KARNATAKA CONGRESS LAUNCHES BHARAT JODO 2.0 ACROSS 84 CONSTITUENCIES
Karnataka Congress has launched its Bharat Jodo 2.0 campaign across 84 Assembly constituencies previously lost by the party.
Congress workers are using the campaign to target the BJP over allegations of “vote theft” and other political issues.
The outreach is also expected to help the ruling party assess public opinion on its government, including implementation of its five welfare guarantees.
MADURANTAKAM AND DHARAPURAM BYPOLLS TURN INTO HIGH-VOLTAGE POLITICAL CONTEST
The October 6 bypolls in Madurantakam and Dharapuram have developed into a major political contest.
Rival parties are targeting the BJP alliance as campaigning intensifies, turning the two vacant seats into a broader battle over political strength and voter loyalty.
REVANTH REDDY’S “SHIVA IS GOD OF THE POOR, RAM OF THE RICH” REMARK SPARKS ROW
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy triggered controversy in Delhi after saying that “Shiva is the god of the poor” while “Ram is the god of the rich.”
Reddy accused the BJP of politically appropriating Lord Ram and questioned why Prime Minister Narendra Modi does not similarly invoke “Har Har Mahadev.”
His remarks sparked a fresh political debate over the use of religious symbolism in politics.
BENGALURU FOUNDER SAYS COMPANY WILL STOP HIRING MEN FROM BIMARU STATES
Bengaluru entrepreneur Karthik SG, founder of A1 Sports World, said his company would stop hiring men from Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.
He cited alleged misconduct by a former employee while defending the decision.
The statement drew criticism over regional discrimination and the practice of judging potential employees based on their state of origin.
BENGALURU AUTO DRIVER ARRESTED AFTER FIGHT WITH TWO WOMEN
Two women and an auto driver were involved in a physical altercation in Bengaluru’s HSR Layout on September 28 following a fare dispute.
Police arrested the driver after one of the women filed a complaint.
A video of the roadside confrontation subsequently went viral on social media.
AIRPORT NAMING CONTROVERSY REVIVES TELANGANA’S KAKATIYA IDENTITY DEBATE
The debate over the proposed naming of Mamnoor airport in Telangana has revived discussions surrounding the state’s historical association with the Kakatiya dynasty.
Names including Rani Rudrama Devi and Kakatiya have reportedly been suggested for the airport.
The proposals have reignited a wider discussion over historical identity and representation in Telangana.
ANNAMALAI QUESTIONS TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS FOR VIJAY’S BYPOLL RALLY
BJP leader K. Annamalai criticised proposed traffic restrictions connected to Vijay’s election campaign rally in Tamil Nadu.
He questioned why large numbers of commuters should face disruption because of a political event.
The remarks come as campaigning intensifies ahead of the upcoming bypolls.
TELANGANA SIR EXERCISE TRIGGERS CONCERN AMONG VOTERS IN SECUNDERABAD
A ground report from Moula Ali Circle in Secunderabad has highlighted concerns among voters who received notices during the Special Intensive Revision exercise.
The reported issues include document-related problems, mapping errors and other data irregularities.
Residents have raised questions about whether such discrepancies could affect their inclusion in the electoral rolls.
KERALA: CEC PROTEST TURNS VIOLENT AS CONGRESS-SFI CLASH ERUPTS IN THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
A Youth Congress protest demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar turned violent near the University Men’s Hostel in Thiruvananthapuram.
Clashes reportedly broke out involving Youth Congress and SFI workers, with stones and burning torches allegedly thrown during the confrontation.
Police entered the hostel area and used tear gas and batons to disperse protesters.
Several SFI workers were reportedly injured during the police action.
KERALA: BLACK-FLAG PROTEST AGAINST AMIT SHAH ESCALATES CONGRESS-BJP TENSIONS
Political tensions increased in Kerala after Youth Congress workers raised black flags during Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s visit to Kollam.
The incident reportedly led to clashes and confrontations involving Congress and BJP workers.
The episode has further intensified the political dispute between the two parties in the state.
