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Karnataka polls will be 'secularism vs communalism' contest - Siddaramaiah

  •   Sat, Mar 17 2018 04:48:48 PM

New Delhi, Mar 17 (DHNS): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday said the state Assembly elections will see a 'secularism versus communalism' contest and the Congress will emerge victorious.

He also said the poll results will work as a 'stepping stone' for the 2019 general elections.

The chief minister was speaking at the Congress' plenary session here ahead of the Karnataka polls, the dates for which are yet to be announced.

"No one can stop Rahul Gandhi (Congress president) from becoming the country's prime minister after the next general polls," Siddaramaiah said.

"It is going to be a secularism versus communalism contest (in Karnataka). The Congress is confident that under Rahulji's leadership, we will come back to power with a thumping majority in Karnataka. It will be a big boost and work as a stepping stone for the coming Parliamentary elections," he said.

The greater part of Siddaramaiah's speech was on the welfare programmes undertaken in Karnataka.

Campaign for the upcoming Karnataka election is already underway with national leaders of the Congress and BJP canvassing in the state.

The H D Deve Gowda-led JD(S) is the other major party contesting the elections.
  

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  • Beowulf, Mangalore

    Sun, Mar 18 2018

    ''Karnataka polls will be 'secularism vs communalism' contest''

    If anybody really believes in this sentence and votes on that basis.... then you are an idiot.

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  • Hariprasad, Balkunje-Mulki

    Sun, Mar 18 2018

    RIGHT ON! Siddhu Anna!!!!

    YOU HAVE the WINNING CARD.

    Push BJP and their commune friends against that GREAT WALL.

    Kannadigas will NEVER VOTE for CORRUPT, COMMUNAL BJP & KOTARI.

    GOOD LUCK SIDDHUJI AND CONGRESS - JAI KARNATAKA!!!!!!

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  • N.M, Mangalore

    Sun, Mar 18 2018

    BJP will LOSE BADLY under the leadership of Yeddi, Shobha, Eshwarappa and Amit Shah. Even their 20-20 partner JDS will bite the dust.

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  • Declan, Mumbai

    Sun, Mar 18 2018

    Ok say if BJP come to power what will Karnataka cabinet could look like -
    Yeddy - CM ? Eeshwarappa - CCM (Cash counting minister ?), Ananth Kumar Hegde - Home minister, Shobha Karandlaje, Pratap Simha ? etc.
    Oh God. please save Karnataka, please save Kannadigas from BJP.

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  • Declan, Mumbai

    Sun, Mar 18 2018

    Who is CM face of Karnataka ? Yeddy ? ha, ha, ha, ha !

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  • Vincent Rodrigues, Bengaluru/Katapadi

    Sun, Mar 18 2018

    Corruption during BJP rule in the state is still alive in the minds of the voters

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  • anthony, Mangalore

    Sun, Mar 18 2018

    The elections in Karnataka are not only between "Secularism vs Communalism" It is also between "Stability VS Chaos" It is also between " Peace VS Communal Riots. It is also between : Harmony vs Dosorder" It is also between " Brotherhood vs enmity. The choice is for the people of Karnataka.

    We should take the lead for South India and clear our region of all divisive forces that are threatning the unity and integrity of our Beloved Country. Jai Hind. Jai Karnataka.

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  • Peter saldanha, Udupi

    Sun, Mar 18 2018

    Same old story from congress party, We are all Indians we need development, jobs, health and education not dirty politics.

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  • Declan, Mumbai

    Sun, Mar 18 2018

    BJP have given the most corrupt government in the history of Karnataka and those same corruption tainted BJP leaders are contesting again. What a shame !
    With Congress's CM Siddu there will be rule of the secular, smart, sensible for Inclusive development, social equality and liberty.
    With BJP's Yeddy there will be rule of the communal, corrupt, liar, stupid policy makers bringing in economic disaster, division on religious and caste lines, communal chaos and disharmony.

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  • Deepu, Mangalore

    Sat, Mar 17 2018

    Hundred percent right Siddhuji what you said. Vote for freedom or vote for slavery.

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  • Kumar, Kinnigoli

    Sat, Mar 17 2018

    SHUDDA V/S MADDI

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  • ns, mangalore

    Sat, Mar 17 2018

    Theres a mistake here looks like . Its probably between Corruption and Communanism . JDS is the hope and considered secular here . Unfortunately Congress is routed across country and its candidates are losing deposits almost all places . In the absence of suitable opposition or 3Rd Front People themselves are statewise chosing secular Parties like TMC,CPM,AAP ,SP,BSP Etc by keeping away BJP/Congress.. Rahul Is roaming Around Karnataka and keeping no stone unturned . Rahul Has no agenda .Only critising Modi Cannot Be The Agenda Congress leaders Have done nothing For Karnataka. Their Central leaders have Not Directed the party In The Right Direction. For siddu its a must win battle and thats why they are introducing nonproductive schemes when election is nearing . Congress Is not effectively exposing BJP for whatever reasons best known To them. There are so many Issues currently to expose Bjp but No action from Principle opposition congress. In coming Days More Leaders may Desert Congress as The hope is dimming day by day. There Are young dynamic leaders in congress whose caliber is not used

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  • ABD, LOS ANGELES

    Sat, Mar 17 2018

    NO NO ITS BETWEEN SIDDARAVANA AND PANDAVAS

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  • Citizen, Padubidri

    Sat, Mar 17 2018

    Dear siddu, bettter you use :" ALROUND DEVELOPMENT v/s ALROUND LOOTING"..

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  • Lexy Saldanha, Mangaluru/ Sydney- Australia

    Sat, Mar 17 2018

    Raghavendra M K, Mumbai Maharashtra Sat, Mar 17 2018
    Be practical in your views. If all the secular forces in Karnataka join together make adjustment in seat sharing then communal BJP will get only 2 or 3 seats in coming assembly election.

    Sir,
    Please concentrate on your Maharashtra politics, don't worry about Karnataka, Voters of Karnataka will decide , they are smart & matured enough.

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  • Ramesh S, MANGALORE

    Sat, Mar 17 2018

    ..there is very chance that loyal original Congis will defeat Hublot watch wearing poor socialist migrant Congi..wait for it..

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  • Indian, Bangalore

    Sat, Mar 17 2018

    It will be a contest between real promises and fake promises

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  • SMR, Karkala

    Sat, Mar 17 2018

    Dear CM Siddaramaiah, You have again fell to BJP trap. The entire BJP leadership come and go from North India just to give communal speeches to deflect the attention from real issues and development the Karnataka state has achived.
    The BJP don't want Congress to talk about development or its own failure. So the easy arsenal in BJP is raise communal card.
    For Kannadigas sake, next assembly elections in Karnataka will be between 'Real development vs Fake development' or 'Karnataka Model vs Gujarat Model'.
    In Karnataka maximum number of Kannadigas regardless of faith is secular. Only one party BJP which has its deep rooted connection with RSS only talks about communalism.
    My sensible advice to you don't fall in BJP's trap. Learn something from Mr.Lalu Prasad who has outsmarted RSS despite free volunteers working free of cost.
    Jai Hind

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  • DAb, Udupi

    Sat, Mar 17 2018

    Siddu is good for opposition leader👌🏾

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  • Ramesh S, MANGALORE

    Sat, Mar 17 2018

    ..if any one watch closely they will realise that BJP who was accused as communal always did pure secular works when elected to Govt (disappointing its hard core voters, even MODI didnt do anything for his hardcore vote base), while Con###s which project itself a secular always end up doing communal works or create distrust among communities by their style of works when they form govt..

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  • Bethala, Big Banyan Tree

    Sat, Mar 17 2018

    Whenever Congress is in power peace & tranquility prevails, whenever BJP is in power it is turmoil & utter chaos.

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  • Mahesh K, Mangalore

    Sat, Mar 17 2018

    When there are press statements from Siddu, some people react as if snake runs on them. Apart from Secular slogan...present Congress government has done lot of good to the state. On those merits Congress will get clear majority. BJP is showcasing only Modi in Karnataka as if he is going to be the state CM..apart from Modi who else is speaking in BJP? What a bad state of BJP. What BJP has achieved in the Center for the last 4 years?

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Sat, Mar 17 2018

    Educated V/s. Duffers ...

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  • sandeep, kaldka

    Sat, Mar 17 2018

    This what you are doing from last 4 years dividing people in the name of cast and religion to gain personal gain.Always behind uplift of other community making yourself communal-ism and asking other to follow secularism.Now even started politics in the name of school by stopping aide to daily meal scheme to kaladka school but to appease other giving aide more than 80 crore from temple income.This time sure people will sure make congress to loose their own ground by giving statement to bring all mutta under government and it,s like putting your own hand inside bees nest.

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  • Vikki, Mangalore

    Sat, Mar 17 2018

    Khangress is no 1 communal party

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  • pircki, panchanabettu

    Sat, Mar 17 2018

    there is no value for words like "secularism" & "communalism". there are so many schemes in the name of caste/religion. then what is secularism? in govt schemes everywhere you people ask the caste/religion of the people then what is that secularism? your govt only initiated veerashaiva lingayath religion issue. so don't fool the people.

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  • John Tauro, M'luru / Kwt

    Sat, Mar 17 2018

    It is Sickularism vs. Secularism.

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  • Prasanna, Bajpe/Mangalore

    Sat, Mar 17 2018

    Exactly It is contest between Communal Congress VS Secular BJP

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  • Ramesh S, MANGALORE

    Sat, Mar 17 2018

    ....it was same slogan in 2014..its time all communals show unity & defeat sicularism..sicularism very dangerous than communalism..sicularism is unknown enemy, its brainwashing..so much so that they they are ok with coruption, they are ok with pakis, Rohingyans, terror has no religion, they are ok people killed when no election around, they ok with leftist ideology , they wont protest if naxals, moaist kill our citizens..they change colour like chamelons..beware..

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  • j.anata, Mangaluru / Bengaluru

    Sat, Mar 17 2018

    OK, so be it!

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  • Raghavendra M K, Mumbai Maharashtra

    Sat, Mar 17 2018

    Be practical in your views. If all the secular forces in Karnataka join together make adjustment in seat sharing then communal BJP will get only 2 or 3 seats in coming assembly election.

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  • Nelly, Karla

    Sat, Mar 17 2018

    We are with you H.E Siddanna....we want safe and without any communal divisive Bhakths in Karnataka.... 70 percent people of state with you.....

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  • kp, udupi

    Sun, Mar 18 2018

    better siddanna appoint you as personal political advisor for another 40 days because you know that 70% people are with 10% sarkar

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  • kp, udupi

    Sat, Mar 17 2018

    you are actually communalism but act like secularism . Giving bhagyas and withdrawing criminal cases against particular community will prove you that you are communal.
    so your party will be defeated in coming election that is for sure.

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