Bengaluru: In a recent interview with India Today's Rajdeep Sardesai, senior Congress leader DK Shivakumar expressed his confidence in the party's victory in the upcoming Karnataka Assembly elections. Shivakumar predicted that the Congress would win at least 141 seats in the state, which has a total of 224 seats.

Rajdeep who was interviewing Shivakumar asked the KPCC President to give him a certain number that he believes party will undoubtedly secure when the results of the elections come out. “My number for Karnataka on May 13 is 141,” Shivakumar replied.

Shivakumar, who is widely regarded as one of the most influential leaders in Karnataka politics, attributed the Congress' potential victory to the party's strong base and the leadership of the party's high command. He stated that the Congress had a "solid structure" in Karnataka and that the party's grassroots workers were highly motivated to ensure the party's victory.

When asked about the opposition's chances, Shivakumar was dismissive, stating that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Janata Dal (Secular) (JDS) were "not a factor" in the upcoming elections. He said that the people of Karnataka had "seen through" the BJP and JDS' "empty promises" and would vote for the Congress in large numbers.

Shivakumar also spoke about the Congress' vision for Karnataka, stating that the party would focus on development, job creation, and social welfare if elected to power. He emphasized the importance of ensuring that every citizen of Karnataka had access to basic amenities such as clean water, healthcare, and education.

In conclusion, Shivakumar's prediction of the Congress winning at least 141 seats in the upcoming Karnataka Assembly elections has raised expectations and excitement among Congress supporters in the state.

The Karnataka Assembly elections are scheduled to take place in May 2023.

Let the Truth be known. If you read VB and like VB, please be a VB Supporter and Help us deliver the Truth to one and all.



Bengaluru, Apr 3 (PTI): A family in Jigani on the outskirts of Bengaluru had a close encounter with a leopard that wandered into their home on Thursday morning. Acting swiftly, they locked the big cat inside and escaped unhurt, a forest official confirmed.

The incident occurred at Pilla Reddy Layout, where Venkatesh, his wife Venkatalakshmi, and their son Nikhil reside in a rented house.

Jigani, located near the forested Bannerghatta National Park, frequently sees wildlife movement, including leopards and elephants, the forest official added.

As the family prepared for the day, they were startled to find the leopard inside their home.

Overcoming their initial panic, they managed to rush out and secure the door from the outside.

Venkatesh then alerted neighbours and informed the police and forest department.

A forest team promptly arrived, tranquilised the animal, and safely caged it.

Meanwhile, a large crowd gathered to witness the rescue operation.

Police were deployed to maintain order and prevent any untoward incidents.

Get all the latest, breaking news from Karnataka in a single click. CLICK HERE to get all the latest news from Karnataka.