With Muthappa Rai's death ended a life that highlighted the dark side of Bengaluru's often delirious growth to become India's IT capital
Janata Dal-Secular chief and former Karnataka chief minister H D Kumaraswamy had allegedly demanded a bribe of Rs 40 crore to nominate an MLC from the party, audio clips released by an MLC aspirant have revealed.
'Political convenience' and 'personal ambition' played a major part in Scindia's decision to the Congress, said a party leader.
The meeting did not make much headway towards finding a solution to the Karnataka crisis.
The outcome of the bypoll, which recorded 67.91 per cent polling, is crucial for BJP, which needs to win at least six seats to remain in majority.
According to some accounts, internal Congress surveys indicated a tough battle for the chief minister in Chamundeshwari.
Karunanidhi, 94, died at the Kauvery hospital on Tuesday following prolonged illness.
Kannada actor and former MP Ramya has been selected to lead the party's social media outreach.
The state government will review the lockdown situation in Guwahati after seven days from the enforcement of the restrictions.
