<p>BJP workers allegedly barged into the house of a Congress worker at Sajeepamooda village of Bantwal taluk on Thursday midnight and attacked him and his wife.</p>

<p>According to police, a gang of over a dozen people entered Bantwal taluk panchayat member Sanjeeva Poojary's house and thrashed him and his wife.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The gang members also damaged his car, destroyed his furniture and the window panes before fleeing the spot.</p>

<p>Sanjeev is a close aid of district minister and Bantwal Congress candidate B Ramanath Rai.</p>

<p>Later, Sanjeev and his wife were admitted to Fr Muller Hospital in Thumbe.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Bantwal rural police have registered a case.</p>


The gang members also damaged his car, destroyed his furniture and the window panes before fleeing the spot.

BJP workers allegedly barged into the house of a Congress worker at Sajeepamooda village of Bantwal taluk on Thursday midnight and attacked him and his wife. According to police, a gang of over a dozen people entered Bantwal taluk panchayat member Sanjeeva Poojary's house and thrashed him and his wife. The gang members also damaged his car, destroyed his furniture and the window panes before fleeing the spot. Sanjeev is a close aid of district minister and Bantwal Congress candidate B Ramanath Rai. Later, Sanjeev and his wife were admitted to Fr Muller Hospital in Thumbe. Bantwal rural police have registered a case.

Karnataka polls: Congress leader attacked allegedly by BJP workers

<p>Congress party on Saturday slammed BJP for ''threatening voters in frustration''.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"A defeatist BJP facing rejection at the hands of Kannadigas is threatening voters in frustration. Mr Yeddyurappa, insulting democracy and intimidating voters will trounce the BJP decisively," tweeted Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala.</p>

<p>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="http://cmsuat.wionews.com/india-news/tie-hands-legs-of-non-voters-make-them-vote-for-bjp-yeddyurappa-134790">Tie hands, legs of non-voters, make them vote for BJP: Yeddyurappa</a></p>

<p>Earlier BJP Karnataka chief ministerial candidate BS Yeddyurappa advised people to tie hands and legs of the non-voters and make them vote in favour of Mahantesh Doddagoudar, BJP candidate from Kittur.</p>

<p>Addressing a public gathering at Belagavi, Yeddyurappa said, "Don't rest now. If you think that somebody isn't voting, go to their homes, tie up their hands and legs and bring them to vote in favour of Mahantesh Doddagoudar."</p>

<p>Continuing his tirade against the Congress, he claimed that Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will lose both in Badami and in Chamundeshwari.</p>

<p>"Siddaramaiah will lose in Chamundi he will also lose in Badami against Sri Ramulu, Congress is now was sinking ship. That is why I am requesting you to vote in favour of the BJP," he added.</p>

<p>Karnataka will go to polls on May 12 to elect representatives to the 225-member state assembly. The results will be out on May 15.&nbsp;</p>

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''Mr Yeddyurappa, insulting democracy and intimidating voters will trounce the BJP decisively," tweeted Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala.

Congress party on Saturday slammed BJP for ''threatening voters in frustration''. "A defeatist BJP facing rejection at the hands of Kannadigas is threatening voters in frustration. Mr Yeddyurappa, insulting democracy and intimidating voters will trounce the BJP decisively," tweeted Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala. Also read: Tie hands, legs of non-voters, make them vote for BJP: Yeddyurappa Earlier BJP Karnataka chief ministerial candidate BS Yeddyurappa advised people to tie hands and legs of the non-voters and make them vote in favour of Mahantesh Doddagoudar, BJP candidate from Kittur. Addressing a public gathering at Belagavi, Yeddyurappa said, "Don't rest now. If you think that somebody isn't voting, go to their homes, tie up their hands and legs and bring them to vote in favour of Mahantesh Doddagoudar." Continuing his tirade against the Congress, he claimed that Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will lose both in Badami and in Chamundeshwari. "Siddaramaiah will lose in Chamundi he will also lose in Badami against Sri Ramulu, Congress is now was sinking ship. That is why I am requesting you to vote in favour of the BJP," he added. Karnataka will go to polls on May 12 to elect representatives to the 225-member state assembly. The results will be out on May 15. A defeatist BJP facing rejection at the hands of Kannadigas is threatening voters in frustration. Mr. Yeddyurappa, insulting democracy & intimidating voters will trounce the BJP decisively. https://t.co/3hGuFAsZ6p — Randeep Singh Surjewala (@rssurjewala) May 5, 2018 ×

Congress slams Yeddyurappa for 'threatening' voters

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi is undertaking his third round of campaigning in poll-bound Karnataka on Thursday.</p>

<p>The BJP has also lined up a galaxy of leaders, including Union home minister Rajnath Singh, to address public meetings in the next few days, BJP sources said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On the second day of Karnataka poll campaign, PM Modi is on visit of Ballari and Bengaluru. India's prime minister stepped into the poll campaign on May 1 in a heated last leg burst addressing rallies in Mysuru, Udupi and Belagavi.&nbsp;PM Modi had addressed the farmers in Karnataka through the Namo App on Wednesday which was live-streamed across the poll-bound state.</p>

<p>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/opinion-siddaramaiahs-pride-of-kannadigas-plank-a-master-ploy-or-flawed-parochial-approach-134369"><strong>Opinion — Siddaramaiah's 'pride of Kannadigas' plank a master ploy or 'flawed' parochial approach?</strong></a></p>

<p><strong>PM Modi's&nbsp;speech at Ballari:&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p><strong>16:09 PM: PM Modi attacks Congress over illegal mining in Karnataka</strong></p>

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "Look at the rising illegal mining in the state. The Congress government here couldn't even frame a strong mining policy. Karnataka has a 'Sidda-Rupaiah Sarkar'. It has created a debt-burden for the state."</p>

<p><strong>16:06 PM:&nbsp;</strong>Congress government in Karnataka is in 'sleep mode.' They did not spend the funds Centre allocated for development of the state, said PM.</p>

<p><strong>16:00 PM: </strong>We wanted OBC Commission to get constitutional status but the Congress did not let it happen, the Prime Minister added.</p>

<p><strong>16:00 PM: </strong>Congress indulges in vote-bank politics. They divide people on the grounds of caste. They are insensitive towards the tribal communities and the OBCs said PM.</p>

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<p><strong>15:16 PM:&nbsp;</strong>Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that Congress leader Sonia Gandhi had promised Rs 3,000 crore packages for development of Ballari when she fought from here but once the Congress came to power, she forgot about it.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>15:10&nbsp;PM: </strong>Congress has ruined the rich history and legacy of Ballari. By defaming Ballari, they have disrespected the people of this district, he said.</p>

<p><strong>15:06 PM:</strong> "Looking at the number of people who have arrived at this rally in Ballari I can already see that Congress is going to lose its last bastion soon,"&nbsp;Modi said.</p>

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Prime minister Narendra Modi and Congress president Rahul Gandhi are in Karnataka on Thursday as a part of their election campaigns in the state ahead of the May 12 assembly election.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is undertaking his third round of campaigning in poll-bound Karnataka on Thursday. The BJP has also lined up a galaxy of leaders, including Union home minister Rajnath Singh, to address public meetings in the next few days, BJP sources said. On the second day of Karnataka poll campaign, PM Modi is on visit of Ballari and Bengaluru. India's prime minister stepped into the poll campaign on May 1 in a heated last leg burst addressing rallies in Mysuru, Udupi and Belagavi. PM Modi had addressed the farmers in Karnataka through the Namo App on Wednesday which was live-streamed across the poll-bound state. Also read: Opinion — Siddaramaiah's 'pride of Kannadigas' plank a master ploy or 'flawed' parochial approach? PM Modi's speech at Ballari: 16:09 PM: PM Modi attacks Congress over illegal mining in Karnataka Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "Look at the rising illegal mining in the state. The Congress government here couldn't even frame a strong mining policy. Karnataka has a 'Sidda-Rupaiah Sarkar'. It has created a debt-burden for the state." 16:06 PM: Congress government in Karnataka is in 'sleep mode.' They did not spend the funds Centre allocated for development of the state, said PM. 16:00 PM: We wanted OBC Commission to get constitutional status but the Congress did not let it happen, the Prime Minister added. 16:00 PM: Congress indulges in vote-bank politics. They divide people on the grounds of caste. They are insensitive towards the tribal communities and the OBCs said PM. When we had got the opportunity to serve people of Karnataka earlier, so many development initiatives were undertaken. But sadly, Congress couldn't even ensure proper water supply despite the state being rich in water resources: PM Narendra Modi in Ballari #KarnatakaElections2018 pic.twitter.com/CzFlF6nfc8 — ANI (@ANI) May 3, 2018 × Look at the rising illegal mining in state. Congress govt here couldn't even frame a strong mining policy. Karnataka has a 'Sidda-Rupaiah Sarkar'. It has created a debt-burden for the state: PM Modi in Ballari #KarnatakaElections2018 pic.twitter.com/bGi0paXYrx — ANI (@ANI) May 3, 2018 × Congress has ruined the rich history & legacy of Ballari. By defaming Ballari, they have disrespected the people of this district. Your enthusiasm & zeal shows that the Congress is going to lose Karnataka: PM Narendra Modi in Ballari #KarnatakaElections2018 pic.twitter.com/crhyK3KvlY — ANI (@ANI) May 3, 2018 × 15:16 PM: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that Congress leader Sonia Gandhi had promised Rs 3,000 crore packages for development of Ballari when she fought from here but once the Congress came to power, she forgot about it. 15:10 PM: Congress has ruined the rich history and legacy of Ballari. By defaming Ballari, they have disrespected the people of this district, he said. 15:06 PM: "Looking at the number of people who have arrived at this rally in Ballari I can already see that Congress is going to lose its last bastion soon," Modi said.

Karnataka elections 2018: 'Sidda-rupaiya' government expert at corruption, says Modi

<p>Vadgam MLA and Dalit leader Jignesh Mevani said on Monday that he will be campaigning against the BJP in the upcoming Karnataka state assembly polls.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking at an event to mark the 56th birth anniversary of slain journalist-activist Gauri Lankesh, Jignesh Mevani said, &quot;An alliance of all mainstream political parties and concrete people&#39;s alliance should come together to defeat &#39;chaddidharis&#39; in the state.&quot;</p>

<p>Mevani said he would tell the Dalits in the state not to vote for the BJP.</p>

<p>&quot;I am coming to Karnataka in April to campaign for three weeks to make sure that the 20% of Dalits votes won&#39;t go to the BJP&quot;, Mewani said during his speech at Gauri Day programme at the Town Hall&nbsp;on Monday.</p>

<p>He further stated&nbsp;that some &quot;ideological compromises&quot; must be made in order to defeat BJP, he said while stating how 15 parties had campaigned for him in the recent elections in Gujarat.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He also talked about how Modi government failed to give youth any employment, after a number of promises. He also suggested that Modi should retire and said that he plans to come up with ideas to generate employment in the nation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mevani recently made headlines after being denied permission to hold a Yuva Hunkar rally in New Delhi.&nbsp;</p>


He further said that some 'ideological compromises' must be made in order to defeat BJP, he said while stating how 15 parties had campaigned for him in the recent elections in Gujarat

Vadgam MLA and Dalit leader Jignesh Mevani said on Monday that he will be campaigning against the BJP in the upcoming Karnataka state assembly polls. Speaking at an event to mark the 56th birth anniversary of slain journalist-activist Gauri Lankesh, Jignesh Mevani said, "An alliance of all mainstream political parties and concrete people's alliance should come together to defeat 'chaddidharis' in the state." Mevani said he would tell the Dalits in the state not to vote for the BJP. "I am coming to Karnataka in April to campaign for three weeks to make sure that the 20% of Dalits votes won't go to the BJP", Mewani said during his speech at Gauri Day programme at the Town Hall on Monday. He further stated that some "ideological compromises" must be made in order to defeat BJP, he said while stating how 15 parties had campaigned for him in the recent elections in Gujarat. He also talked about how Modi government failed to give youth any employment, after a number of promises. He also suggested that Modi should retire and said that he plans to come up with ideas to generate employment in the nation. Mevani recently made headlines after being denied permission to hold a Yuva Hunkar rally in New Delhi.

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