Mysore/Mysuru: Incumbent Mysuru-Kodagu MP Prathap Simha’s re-mark directed at Congress candidate M. Lakshmana, questioning and likening his ‘Vokkaliga caste certificate’ to those issued by KSOU, has drawn criticism from academicians. Speaking to the media after BJP candidate Yaduveer Wadiyar filed his nomination yesterday, Simha criticised Lakshmana’s candidacy. He highlighted Lakshmana’s habit of making uncivilised comments,…
Yaduveer files nomination papers amidst fanfare
April 3, 2024Supporters of BJP-JD(S) take out massive procession accompanied by folk troupes Mysore/Mysuru: BJP-JD(S) consensus candidate Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, who is also the scion of the erstwhile Mysore royal family, formally submitted his nomination papers for the Mysuru-Kodagu Parliamentary Constituency at the Deputy Commissioner’s Office, at Siddarthanagar, on Bannur Road. Deputy Commissioner of Mysuru K.V….
Garlanding spree… Before filing papers, Yaduveer garlands over 12 statues
April 3, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Before officially filing his nomination papers as the BJP candidate for the Mysuru-Kodagu Lok Sabha Constituency, Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar embarked on a statue-garlanding spree in city this morning. He paid his respects to notable personalities whose statues are erected in Mysuru city as a mark of honour and reverence. Yaduveer garlanded over 12…
‘Ensure 50,000 lead in Chamundeshwari Constituency’
April 3, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah urged the Congress party workers from Chamundeshwari Constituency to work for party candidate M. Lakshmana’s victory in the ensuing Lok Sabha polls. Addressing the party leaders and workers at a meeting held at a private hotel in city yesterday, the Chief Minister set a target of 50,000 lead for the party…
Yaduveer declares assets worth Rs. 4.99 crore
April 3, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Titular head of Mysore royal family Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, who filed his nomination papers as the BJP candidate for the Mysuru-Kodagu Lok Sabha seat on Wednesday, has declared assets worth a total of Rs. 4.99 crore. The affidavit submitted by Yaduveer, aged 32, son of Pramoda Devi Wadiyar and residing at F-1, The…
None from H.D. Deve Gowda family will smell victory: CM
April 3, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: None of the members from the camp of former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda will savour the sweet scent of victory in the upcoming LS election, declared Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Speaking at a Congress party campaign near Abhishek Circle in Hebbal, Siddaramaiah revealed that he had received information indicating the likely defeat of former…
Congress candidate insulted Vokkaligas: Prathap Simha
April 3, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Incumbent Mysuru-Kodagu MP Prathap Simha responded strongly to Animal Husbandry Minister K. Venkatesh’s allegations, which implicated former PM Deve Gowda in him (Prathap Simha) missing the ticket to contest the LS elections. Addressing media persons here this morning, Prathap Simha expressed his dismay at Venkatesh’s statement, stating that he had lost all respect for…
‘BJP ignored Vokkaligas while issuing ticket to Royalist’
April 3, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: CM Siddaramaiah played the Vokkaliga card to target the BJP during his poll campaign for Mysuru-Kodagu LS Seat Congress candidate M. Lakshmana at Hebbal in the city on Tuesday. Arguing that the BJP had denied the ticket to sitting MP Prathap Simha for lying, Siddaramaiah said the Congress has given the party ticket to…
Sunil Bose, M. Lakshmana file nominations
April 3, 2024Congress candidate from Chamarajanagar Lok Sabha Constituency Sunil Bose submitting his nomination papers to Returning Officer Shilpa Nag at the Deputy Commissioner’s Office in Chamarajanagar, this morning. Others seen are (from left) former CADA Chairman Nanjappa, former MLA G.N. Nanjundaswamy, Social Welfare Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa and former MLA Dr. Yathindra Siddaramaiah (partially seen). M….
LS poll campaign gaining momentum in Mysuru
April 2, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Political campaigns have reached a high pitch for the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections even as the scorching summer heat has intensified. Mysuru is experiencing temperatures between 35 and 37 degrees Celsius and despite the rising temperatures, politicians and their supporters are hitting the streets with renewed vigour, engaging in rallies, door-to-door canvassing and public…
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