Karnataka Poll Campaigning Reaches Fever Pitch As PM Modi, Amit Shah & Rahul Gandhi Hold Mega Rallies. In Pics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi claimed on Tuesday that the Congress party's history is one of appeasing terror and terrorists, and that the party questioned the country's defence forces when surgical strikes and air strikes were carried out. The Prime Minister also accused the Congress and JD(S) of encouraging terror and stated that they will never increase investment in Karnataka or create new opportunities for the state's youth. (Image Source: PTI)

PM Modi accused the Congress of attempting to lock up Bajrangbali during a rally in Karnataka's Vijayanagara district, referring to the grand old party's manifesto, which promised a ban on right-wing outfit Bajrang Dal. (Image Source: PTI)

The BJP election bus, led by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, arrived in Varuna on May 2 as part of the campaign for the Karnataka Assembly elections in 2023, which are scheduled for May 10. Shah, speaking at a public gathering in Hosakote, Varuna, referred to the BJP's ban on the Popular Front of India (PFI) and warned the audience that the return of the Congress would amount to lifting the ban on the PFI. (Image Source: PTI)

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) released its election manifesto for the Karnataka assembly elections on Monday. The saffron party has promised BPL (Below Poverty Line) cardholders three free petrol cylinders and 500 ml milk daily. In addition, the BJP promised in its manifesto that Atal Ahaara Kendra would provide affordable food in each ward. (Image Source: PTI)

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma spoke with people from North-East India at the BTM Layout constituency in Bengaluru ahead of the upcoming Karnataka Assembly elections. (Image Source: PTI)

The Congress Party released its manifesto in Bengaluru on May 2 ahead of the Karnataka Assembly Elections, which are scheduled for May 10. The manifesto was released in the presence of former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and other leaders such as DK Shivakumar and Pawan Khera by Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge. On May 13, the votes for the Karnataka elections will be counted. (Image Source: PTI)

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, saying he only speaks about himself in Karnataka and not about anything else. He also questioned why Modi remained silent on the issue of corruption in Karnataka and never mentioned his party's Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, his predecessor B S Yediyurappa, or state Home Minister Araga Jnanendra. (Image Source: PTI)

Last week, Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra spoke at a public meeting in Karnataka's Bagalkote district. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra responded to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement about verbal abuse on Sunday, saying that such attacks must be taken in stride in public life, and she advised him to learn from her brother Rahul Gandhi, who is willing to take a bullet for the sake of the country. (Image Source: PTI)