#Karnataka 2023 assembly polls

BSY’s resignation, reservation, Lingayat factor led to poll debacle, say BJP leaders
Karnataka Cabinet: 24 more ministers sworn in, not an MLA or MLC but NS Boseraju is minister
BJP yet to appoint the Leader of the Opposition as 3-day Karnataka Assembly session starts on 22 May
In first meeting, Siddaramaiah Cabinet approves Congress’ 5 guarantees. Estimated cost: ₹50k crore
PSI, constable suspended, DySP faces action after police manhandle Puttur youths for taunting BJP leaders
DK Shivakumar: The astute Karnataka politician who delivered on a promise in style
From ‘counting sheep’ to presenting record number of budgets, CM-designate Siddaramaiah takes all in his stride
Siddaramaiah to be sworn in as Karnataka CM, AICC brings Shivakumar on board as DyCM
Deliberation over next Karnataka CM nears conclusion as Siddarmaiah and Shivakumar present demands
BJP’s Sudhakar claims Siddaramaiah ‘inspired’ MLAs to defect in 2019, contradicts earlier stand
BJP lost deposits in 31 constituencies, Congress in 12 in Karnataka Assembly elections
‘Talibanisation’ of Karnataka has begun, claims BJP chief; but police reiterate man killed uncle over over property dispute
State Of Play: Congress win in Karnataka Elections 2023 busts myths around BJP’s electoral prowess
DK Shivakumar in Delhi to meet Congress leadership, discuss government formation in Karnataka
Siddaramaiah claims popularity but Shivakumar fights for his due: All about CM race in Karnataka
Will Karnataka verdict impact Telangana elections?
What happened in Jayanagar: Repeated recounts, a 16-vote margin, and a namesake who bagged 294 votes
National implications of Karnataka verdict: Fillip to Opposition efforts to forge anti-BJP front
Congress CLP meeting in Bengaluru decides on new chief minister of Karnataka
Big Congress win in Karnataka Assembly election busts myths around BJP’s electoral prowess

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