Here are the big stories from Karnataka today
Political activity in Karnataka is set to increase with the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. The erstwhile BBMP's stray dog feeding program has been shelved due to a lack of interest, despite it being a legal obligation. Additionally, the Karnataka State Wakf Council is seeking police protection for Bakrid celebrations amid concerns over social media threats.
- ▪Elections for four Rajya Sabha seats in Karnataka are scheduled for June 18.
- ▪The BBMP's stray dog feeding program has been put on hold after the formation of new corporations.
- ▪The Karnataka State Wakf Council has requested police protection during Bakrid celebrations.
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1. Political activity set to pick up in Karnataka with notification of elections to four Rajya Sabha seatsPolitical activity in the ruling Congress and opposition BJP is likely to intensify in the coming days with the notification of elections for four seats in the Rajya Sabha from Karnataka by the Election Commission of India on May 22. The elections will be held on June 18. The Congress is expected to win three seats while the BJP is likely to get one seat.The elections have been necessitated by the completion of the term of senior leaders H.D. Deve Gowda JD(S), Mallikarjuna Kharge (Congress), and BJP members K. Narayana and Iranna Kadadi. In all, the State sends 12 members to the Rajya Sabha.
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