Karnataka polls: PM Modi to address 16 rallies in 8 days starting 29 April

Campaign trail

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch a blitzkrieg of poll rallies in Karnataka - 16 rallies in eight days - starting next Sunday. The first  will be in Kolar in southern Karnataka with another rally in Raichur on the same day . This programme will continue into May.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will file his nomination on Monday from the Chamundeshwari constituency. This is the final week to decide candidates for the Karnataka election as Friday is the last date of withdrawal of candidates. 

Advantage BJP

Uttar Pradesh is set to hold biennial elections to 13 seats of Legislative Council on Thursday.