Karnataka sent 447 members to Parliament in 17 elections since 1951. The electorate never let one party sweep all seats except in 1971 when Congress under Indira Gandhi won all 27 seats, breaking Congress monopoly. Congress aims for improvement and to end a 20-year drought.

Former CM Jagadish Shettar, BJP candidate from Belagavi, faces a tough fight against Congress's Mrinal Hebbalkar. The election is crucial for Shettar's political survival as he navigates a challenging campaign in the constituency.

In Karnataka's Lok Sabha elections, 14 constituencies hold crucial battles. Candidates navigate caste dynamics, family politics, and party guarantees. The outcome will shape the region's political landscape.

Siddaramaiah criticizes PM Modi for polarizing voters on religion instead of discussing achievements. He highlights contradictions in Modi's statements on the Constitution, accusing BJP of conspiring against guarantee schemes and misleading the public.

In Uttara Kannada, a tragic incident unfolded as a woman threw her son into a crocodile-infested river following disputes with her husband. The child's body was recovered with severe injuries, leading to the arrest of both parents.

Rathnamma and her livestock were struck by lightning while seeking shelter under a tree in Ganagala village. The unfortunate incident led to legal actions, relief measures, and quick government response for the affected family.

Nearly 800 lakes in BBMP and Bengaluru Urban, 125 dried. 25 heading the same way. Some lakes now cricket pitches. 184 BBMP lakes, 50 struggling. Summer severe, rain crucial. Groundwater impact feared.

Karnataka Lok Sabha election campaigns end with intense verbal battles between Congress and BJP leaders over various issues like murder cases, scandals, and wealth redistribution, as the state prepares for voting in two phases.

Shettar returned to the saffron fold in Jan this year. And now, he is pitted against Congresss Mrinal Hebbalkar, son of women and child welfare minister Laxmi Hebbalkar. Mrinal is contesting for the first time.Shettars real battle, however, is against Laxmi, who has proven her mettle in politics repeatedly over the past few years. In his quest for victory, the former CM is now leveraging his extensive political experience.

JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna expected to surrender in Bengaluru amid allegations of harassment and rape. Interpol notice issued. HD Revanna advises surrender. G Parameshwara confirms notice. Arrest made post bail plea rejection.

A case has been registered against BJP president J P Nadda, its IT cell head Amit Malviya, and state president B Y Vijayendra regarding an animated video shared on social media, following a complaint from Congress to police and Election Commission. Babu alleged this video was posted to incite enmity among communities and violates the code of conduct. Congress also expressed shock at the video being cleared by the state-level media-monitoring committee.

Siddaramaiah criticizes Modi for polarizing voters by religion instead of showcasing achievements. He emphasizes protecting the Constitution and accuses BJP of hindering guarantee schemes and misleading the public.

A lightning strike in Ganagala village, Hoskote, killed Rathnamma and livestock. Seeking shelter under a tree, she and the animals perished. Relief measures are underway for the family.

Surjewala challenges Modi, Amit Shah, BJP-JD(S) for shielding rape accused Prajwal Revanna despite evidence. Questions uncooperative government, passport authorities, and demands Interpol's involvement in arresting the accused.

Karnataka Congress has filed a complaint to the Election Commission against BJP national president JP Nadda, social media in-charge Amit Malviya, and state chief BY Vijayendra for allegedly posting a video on social media aimed at intimidating members of Schedule Caste/Schedule Tribe to not vote for Congress in the Lok Sabha polls.

EC announced 2024 Lok Sabha election dates with Raichur polls on May 7, results by June 4. Battle between BJP's Raja Amareshwar Naik and Congress' G Kumar Naik for re-election.

G Kumar Naik, Congress nominee for Raichur, pledges to boost development by bringing AIIMS, improving infrastructure, education, and employment. Support from district leaders and positive voter response to guarantee schemes strengthen his campaign.

Priyanka Jarkiholi, daughter of Minister Satish Jarkiholi, enters politics by contesting in Chikkodi. TOI interview reveals her independent decision, public response, and readiness for mainstream politics amidst anti-incumbency sentiment.

Former CM Jagadish Shettar contests Belgaum seat for BJP, confident in victory due to PM Modi's appeal and local rapport. Focuses on national issues over caste, aiming to boost regional development with industrial growth if elected.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticized Modi's Covid-19 vaccine handling, alleging ties to heart attacks and corruption. She accused BJP of questionable donations, lack of achievements, and benefiting select few.

Former CMs' families clash in Shimoga constituency's political battle. Eshwarappa rebels against BJP and Yediyurappa family. Geetha Shivarajkumar, backed by Congress, aims to end Yediyurappa family's dominance in the election.

Hanumanth's death due to extreme heat added to the district's sunstroke death toll of five. Mukkunda gram panchayat in Sindhanur taluk saw four deaths, including Veeresh Hanumanthappa Madiwal, Gangamma Devadasi, Pradeep Thimmanna Pujari, and Durgamma Hanumanthappa Uppar.