Live Updates: Karnataka Elections, May 5th: 7 days to polling day
It’s May 5, seven days to polling day on May 12. Follow all the latest news from the campaign trail for Karnataka Elections 2018 on our live blog, running daily right up till counting day on May 15
By NH Web Desk
"There is no way we can tolerate corrupt practices," says PM Modi, even as BJP's decision to award tickets to BS Yeddyurappa and the Reddy brothers faces flak.
BJP's list of candidates with Yeddy and Reddy brothers reads like India's Most Wanted list, says Congress MP Shashi Tharoor.
"Even if the CBI does not, we will punish the Reddy brothers and all those involved in the mining loot," says Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah.
Contrary to reports by NEWS9, TV9 Kannada is reporting that BJP President Amit Shah is conducting a roadshow in Varuna constituency
JD(S) workers protest against actor Darshan Thoogudeepa for campaigning for Siddaramaiah in Naganahalli of Chamundeshwari constituency in Mysuru
Live: PM Narendra Modi addresses public meeting in Tumakuru, Karnataka
India Today journalist on road with Siddaramaiah marvels at cleanliness of North Karnataka cities
NDTV reports that UP CM Yogi Adityanath has left Karnataka campaign and returned to UP
Siddaramaiah tells Piyush Goyal "True, people are frustrated by Yeddy-Reddy Gang of Mining dons, meteoric rise in revenues, share values of companies you & Jay Shah"
Union Minister Piyush Goyal says "Frustrated by graft, Karnataka voters praying for change"
News9 reports that Amit Shah cancelled his visit to Varuna fearing protests from supports of BS Yeddyurappa's son, BY Vijayendra
Rahul Gandhi says BJP's candidate list plays like an episode of "Karnataka's Most Wanted"
Read: Actor Prakash Raj: What are Amit Shah’s credentials as a leader?
Actor Prakash Raj says, "We the people of Karnataka have a very big responsibility in this election... we need to tell the BJP unkept promises won’t work"
And the fireworks begin, as Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah attacks Narendra Modi on corruption
Today, Prime minister Narendra Modi will campaign in Mangaluru, Tumakuru, Shivamogga and Gadag
Welcome to National Herald's daily live blog on Karnataka Assembly Elections 2018
It’s May 5, seven days to polling day on May 12. Follow all the latest news from the campaign trail for Karnataka Assembly Elections 2018 on our live blog, running daily right up till counting day on May 15