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Karnataka Assembly elections 2023: Shah begins BJP campaign in the state

Home Minister Amit Shah begins the BJP campaign today for the upcoming Karnataka Assembly polls, PM will lead it

Amit Shah in Baramula
Amit Shah in Baramula
Sudeep Singh Rawat New Delhi
2 min read Last Updated : Apr 21 2023 | 3:39 PM IST
Home Minister Amit Shah reached Karnataka today (April 21) for a two-day visit to assess the party's preparation for the May 10 Assembly election in the State.

Shah started BJP's election campaign with a Roadshow on Friday afternoon in Devanahalli town, Bengaluru.

According to the schedule of the events, Shah will also meet senior party workers to discuss the party's preparation for the upcoming party election.

On Saturday, he is scheduled to attend an event organised by a private news channel before taking a flight to New Delhi.

So far, only 3,600 candidates have filled a total of 5,102 nominations for the assembly polls, which are to be held on May 10. The process of filing nomination papers began on April 13 with the election notification being issued.

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Topics :Karnataka AssemblyKarnataka electionsElection campaign

First Published: Apr 21 2023 | 3:39 PM IST

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