Karnataka: Is Congress’ ‘Power Sharing’ Seething Vokkaligas, Lingayats? Why the Party Should Firefight

The ongoing war of words over ‘power sharing’ has tarnished the Congress’ spectacular victory in Karnataka.…

Karnataka Congress: Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar Discuss Cabinet Formation with Party High Command

Karnataka Chief Minister-designate Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister-designate DK Shivakumar have discussed the modalities of cabinet…

Siddaramaiah’s Swansong: With Yet Another Win Under His Belt, Cong’s Poster Boy Readies for New Innings

Siddaramaiah may have got his finger wrongly inked on polling day, but he clearly has his…

K’taka Quota Row: BJP Has Always Opposed Reservation on Basis of Religion, Says Amit Shah | Exclusive

This is not a decision taken for election. BJP has always been against reservation based on…

16 Out of 23 Chief Ministers So Far: Looking at Lingayat-Vokkaliga Dominance in Karnataka Politics

Lingayats and Vokkaligas are two communities that have dominated Karnataka politics for decades. Though included in…

Karnataka: A Caste at Crossroads, Will Vokkaligas Continue Backing Gowda Clan? A Look at Their History

June 1, 1996, is a red letter day in the history of Vokkaligas, the second most…

Setback for BJP in Karnataka, Two Lingayat Leaders Close to CT Ravi, Yediyurappa to Join Congress

Last Update: February 19, 2023, 14:18 IST KPCC chief DK Shivakumar, who welcomed both the leaders,…

Karnataka Polls: Can JDS Cut Into Congress’ ‘Foolproof’ Plan for Vokkaliga-Dominated Old Mysore?

The Karnataka Congress has set its target of 150 seats in the 224-member assembly, for which…

It’s BJP Vs Siddaramaiah in Kolar: Will Karnataka Ex-CM’s Political Fortunes Rise or Fade Like KGF?

Will Siddaramaiah strike gold when he stands for the Kolar assembly seat this election year or…

Bugbear to Bastion? In Run-Up to Polls, BJP Looks to Court Vokkaligas to Paint Old Mysore Region Saffron

The old Mysore region of Karnataka is the sore point of the BJP. This time, the…