Karnataka Results 2023: Congress wins Karnataka, bags 136 seats; setback for BJP
Karnataka election results 2023: The Congress emerged victorious in the 224-member Karnataka Assembly polls, by winning 136 seats. The BJP bagged 65 and JD(S) - 19 seats.
Karnataka Election Results 2023 LIVE: The Congress dethroned the BJP and comfortably crossed the halfway mark in the Karnataka assembly elections 2023. Incumbent Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai conceded defeat and said the party had not been able to make the mark “in spite of a lot of effort put in by everyone, including the prime minister and workers of the party", while party veteran Yediyurappa said they will 'introspect.' Karnataka witnessed a record voter turnout of 73.19 per cent in the single-phase polling held on May 10. In the 2018 elections, BJP had won 104, Congress had won 80, JD(S) had won 37, and 'Others' had won three seats.
KARNATAKA ASSEMBLY ELECTION RESULTS 2023: FULL COVERAGE
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May 13, 2023 10:54 PM (IST) Posted by Shashwat Bhandari
Tried our best to make double-engine government in Karnataka, says Union Minister Anurag Thakur
We tried our best to make the double-engine government in Karnataka, we worked very hard. Our government did a lot of work in Karnataka. Karnataka received the largest foreign direct investment. Development skyrocketed in Karnataka under our governance. But in a democracy, whatever decision the people of Karnataka have given we accept that. We will identify our mistakes and work on them, says Union Minister Anurag Thakur.
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May 13, 2023 10:24 PM (IST) Posted by Shashwat Bhandari
Karnataka CM Bommai tenders his resignation
Karnataka CM and BJP leader Basavaraj Bommai tendered his resignation to Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot following BJP's defeat in Karnataka election.
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May 13, 2023 8:20 PM (IST) Posted by Shashwat Bhandari
Congress calls legislative party meeting tomorrow
The first meeting of Congress Legislature Party (CLP) has been called for tomorrow at 5:30 pm, said Randeep Singh Surjewala, AICC in-charge of Karnataka.
Congress have 137 legislators as our ally Darshan Puttannaiah won from Melukote seat. I've been told that Puttaswamy Gowda, an independent candidate, has also extended his support to Congress party. So now we have 138, Surjewala added.
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May 13, 2023 7:46 PM (IST) Posted by Shashwat Bhandari
We have won almost 99% of seats in route in which Rahul Gandhi walked, says Mallikarjun Kharge
"We started from Mekedatu (padayatra). Then came the Bharat Jodo Yatra from Kanniyakumari to Kashmir. We have won almost 99% of the seats in the route in which Rahul Gandhi walked. I thank him for that," said Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge.
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May 13, 2023 7:45 PM (IST) Posted by Shashwat Bhandari
BJP accepts the mandate of the people of Karnataka with humility, says JP Nadda
BJP accepts the mandate of the people of Karnataka with humility. I thank the diligent karyakartas of Karnataka BJP for their efforts and the people who showed faith in our vision. Under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi, the BJP will continue to work for the betterment of the people and raise their voice by actively playing the role of constructive opposition, says BJP national president JP Nadda.
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May 13, 2023 7:44 PM (IST) Posted by Shashwat Bhandari
Karnataka has created history, says Randeep Singh Surjewala
Karnataka has created history. Karnataka has shown a new life for democracy not only for the people of Karnataka but for the entire country. This is a victory of every Kannadiga, says Randeep Singh Surjewala, AICC in-charge of Karnataka.
"Karnataka has given a new mantra to save democracy. It's a pathway to save democracy and constitution across India. PM said 'Congress Mukt Bharat' but the people of Karnataka ensured that 'BJP Mukt South India'. People opened shops of love and closed the shops of hatred," he said.
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May 13, 2023 7:43 PM (IST) Posted by Shashwat Bhandari
BJP is finished in the southern part of India, says Tejashwi Yadav
I want to congratulate the people of Karnataka, on the government they have chosen, they have chosen it considering the present situation in the country. BJP is finished in the southern part of India. Wherever there is a BJP party, it's either due to poaching or unconstitutionally. In north India, BJP lost in Himachal Pradesh. Wherever there are elections next, BJP will lose in all those states, says Tejashwi Yadav, Bihar Deputy CM.
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May 13, 2023 7:41 PM (IST) Posted by Shashwat Bhandari
Congress leaders display show of strength
Congress leaders, including national president Mallikarjun Kharge, state party chief DK Shivakumar and former CM Siddaramaiah, display a show of strength as the party sweeps Karnataka polls.
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May 13, 2023 7:40 PM (IST) Posted by Shashwat Bhandari
Congress workers raise slogans in favour of state party president DK Shivakumar
Congress workers raise slogans in favour of state party president DK Shivakumar as Shivakumar, Siddaramaiah, and other party leaders arrive at the party office in Bengaluru.
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May 13, 2023 7:39 PM (IST) Posted by Shashwat Bhandari
Congress worker sports a haircut with party's symbol
A Congress worker sports a haircut with the party's symbol, name, Karnataka Congress president DK Shivakumar's initials among other things, on his head.
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May 13, 2023 7:38 PM (IST) Posted by Shashwat Bhandari
Siddaramaiah defeats BJP's V Somanna in Varuna, by 46,163 votes
Former CM and senior Congress leader Siddaramaiah defeats BJP's V Somanna in Varuna, by 46,163 votes.
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May 13, 2023 6:37 PM (IST) Posted by Shashwat Bhandari
State minister and BJP leader CN Ashwathnarayan defeats Congress party's Anoop Iyengar
State minister and BJP leader CN Ashwathnarayan defeats Congress party's Anoop Iyengar by 41,302 votes.
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May 13, 2023 6:02 PM (IST) Posted by Shashwat Bhandari
Don't think BJP will cross even 100 seats in 2024, says Mamata Banerjee on K'taka elections
I salute the people of Karnataka, all the voters. I also salute the winners for their victory. Even Kumaraswamy did well. Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh elections are coming, and I think BJP will lose both elections. This is the beginning of the end of 2024... Now, I don't think they (BJP) will cross even 100, says West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee.
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May 13, 2023 5:59 PM (IST) Posted by Shashwat Bhandari
Congress' BZ Zameer Ahmed Khan defeats ex-Bengaluru top cop and BJP candidate Bhaskar Rao in Chamrajpet
Congress' BZ Zameer Ahmed Khan defeats former Bengaluru Police Commissioner and BJP candidate Bhaskar Rao, by a margin of 53,953 votes, in Chamrajpet.
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May 13, 2023 5:57 PM (IST) Posted by Shashwat Bhandari
Congress party's Pradeep Eshwar defeated State Minister and BJP candidate Dr K Sudhakar in Chikkaballapur
Congress party's Pradeep Eshwar defeats State Minister and BJP candidate Dr. K Sudhakar in Chikkaballapur, by a margin of 10,642 votes.
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May 13, 2023 5:49 PM (IST) Posted by Shashwat Bhandari
Karnataka win a huge responsibility, says Priyanka Gandhi Vadra
As I said, this (coming to power in Karnataka) is a huge responsibility. We went to the people with a few guarantees & we have to fulfill them. We have to work for the people. Public will tell us what will happen next, said Priyanka Gandhi Vadra when asked about "voices" in the country that Rahul Gandhi will become the PM.
"I congratulate the people of Karnataka. They have sent a message across the state that public wants a politics that resolves their issues, a politics where their issues are discussed... people of Karnataka & Himachal Pradesh have proven that politics of diversion will not work anymore..," she said.
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May 13, 2023 5:48 PM (IST) Posted by Shashwat Bhandari
Celebration at Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee office in Bengaluru
Celebration at Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee office in Bengaluru as Congress sweeps Karnataka Polls.
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May 13, 2023 5:46 PM (IST) Posted by Shashwat Bhandari
Jagadish Shettar loses to BJP candidate by a margin of 34,289 votes
BJP's Mahesh Tenginkai defeats Congress' Jagadish Shettar in the Hubli-Dharwad-Central constituency, by a margin of 34,289 votes. Jagadish Shettar has switched over to Congress before the election after the saffron party denied a ticket to him.
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May 13, 2023 4:55 PM (IST) Posted by Shashwat Bhandari
We didn't make it national election, Congress' win is PM Modi's decisive defeat, says Jairam Ramesh
The whole election campaign was about the issues of Karnataka. We didn't make it a national election, we made this election for Vidhan Sabha. Congress' win is PM Modi's decisive defeat. This is because except for PM Modi, there was no other face. The issues we raised were related to the state. But BJP made the election campaign like a referendum for PM Modi. JP Nadda said that if you give a vote to Congress PM Modi's blessings will not be with you. The campaigning by PM Modi was totally rejected by the people of Karnataka, said Congress leader Jairam Ramesh.
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May 13, 2023 3:44 PM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash
Kharge's son Priyank Kharge wins in Chittapur
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's son Priyank Kharge wins in Chittapur against BJP's Manikanta Rathod by 13,640 votes
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May 13, 2023 3:39 PM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash
Robert Vadra on election win
We always feared for Priyanka... But we will not be scared. We will go amongst people to raise our issues: Robert Vadra on election win
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May 13, 2023 2:45 PM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash
Rahul Gandhi's first reaction
"Poor people defeated crony capitalists in Karnataka. We didn't fight this battle using hatred...": Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on party's thumping victory.
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May 13, 2023 2:35 PM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash
Yediyurappa on defeat
We will introspect about the party's setback: BJP leader B S Yediyurappa
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May 13, 2023 1:17 PM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash
BJP spent a lot of money on Operation 'Kamala': Siddaramaiah
We will cross 130 seats also, it is a big victory of Congress party. People of Karnataka wanted a change because they were fed up with the BJP govt. BJP spent a lot of money on Operation 'Kamala'. Padyatra of Rahul ji helped as well in enthusing cadre of party: Congress leader Siddaramaiah
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May 13, 2023 1:08 PM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash
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May 13, 2023 1:05 PM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash
Congress candidate T Raghumurthy was declared winner
Congress candidate T Raghumurthy was declared winner from the Challakere Assembly constituency becoming the first registered win
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May 13, 2023 1:03 PM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash
This is the victory of "Janata Janardhan": Kharge
All our leaders have worked unitedly and people have voted for our 'guarantees'. Once 'High Command' sends observers, other processes will follow. This is the victory of "Janata Janardhan": AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge.
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May 13, 2023 12:40 PM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash
BJP concedes defeat
We've not been able to make the mark. Once the results come we will do a detailed analysis. As a national party, we will not only analyse but also see what deficiencies and gaps were left at various levels. We take this result in our stride: Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai
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May 13, 2023 12:14 PM (IST) Posted by Shashank Shantanu
Karnataka results: Jagadish Shettar trailing
Former Karnataka CM Jagadish Shettar, who quit BJP to join Congress, is trailing in Hubli-Dharwad Central constituency.
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May 13, 2023 12:08 PM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash
Congress Legislative Party (CLP) meeting called tomorrow morning in Bengaluru
Congress Legislative Party (CLP) meeting called tomorrow morning in Bengaluru as the party crosses the majority mark and surges ahead in 118 seats
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May 13, 2023 12:03 PM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash
Rajasthan CM and senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot on victory
Rajasthan CM and senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot tweets, "The result of the atmosphere that was seen in Karnataka during Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra, clearly shows in #Karnataka election results...This will be repeated in the upcoming Vidhan Sabha election in Rajasthan."
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May 13, 2023 11:09 AM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash
Congress leads in 120, BJP in 69
Congress leading in 120 constituencies, BJP ahead in 69 seats while JD(S) leads in 26 seats & Independent- 5
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May 13, 2023 11:00 AM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash
BJP's vote share shrinks
Congress has cornered a vote share of 43% while BJP has bagged 36%. JD(S) has a vote share of 12.8%, as per current trends by EC
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May 13, 2023 10:59 AM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash
Big setback for former CM BS Yediyurappa
Big setback for former CM BS Yediyurappa, BJP is trailing in five of the seven seats in Shivamogga district
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May 13, 2023 10:56 AM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash
Slogan of "40% commission government" worked for us: Sachin Pilot
Congress leader Sachin Pilot says, "Congress has the majority. We will have a thumping victory. The slogan of "40% commission government" given by us, was accepted by the public. It was a major issue raised by us to defeat BJP. People accepted it and gave majority to the Congress."
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May 13, 2023 10:52 AM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash
BJP VIP Candidates Trailing
BJP VIP Candidates Trailing-
1. Maadhuswamy
2. Sriramlu
3. Renukacharya
4. BC Patil
5. ST Somashekar
6. MTB Nagaraj
7. Dr Sudhakar
8. V Somanna
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May 13, 2023 10:45 AM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash
Congress crosses the halfway mark in early trends
As per the ECI, Congress crosses the halfway mark in early trends, leads in 115 constituencies, BJP ahead in 73 seats while JDS leads in 29 seats.
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May 13, 2023 10:43 AM (IST) Posted by Shashank Shantanu
Karnataka results: Jagadish Shettar trails by over 11,000 votes
Jagadish Shettar trails by over 11,000 votes against BJP candidate Mahesh Tenginkai after 8th round of counting.
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May 13, 2023 10:34 AM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash
Former CM B S Yediyurappa's son leads
Former CM B S Yediyurappa's son B Y Vijayendra of BJP is leading in Shikaripura by 8,715 votes against Goni Malatesh of Congress.
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May 13, 2023 10:26 AM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash
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May 13, 2023 10:18 AM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash
Shivakumar leads, Shettar trails in early trends
Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar is leading in early trends of counting while Jagadish Shettar, who switched to Congress from Bharatiya Janata Party, is trailing in Hubli-Dharwad-Central.
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May 13, 2023 10:16 AM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash
JD(S)' Nikhil Kumaraswamy leads
JD(S)' Nikhil Kumaraswamy is leading in Ramanagara by 3,011 votes against H A Iqbal Hussain of the Congress.
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May 13, 2023 9:52 AM (IST) Posted by Shashank Shantanu
Karnataka results: Priyank Kharge leading from Chittapur seat
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's son Priyank Kharge leading from Chittapur assembly seat as the Congress continues to maintain the lead in the poll results.
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May 13, 2023 9:45 AM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash
Negative, divisive campaign of the PM did not work: Congress
"We will form the govt with a heavy majority, there's no doubt about it. Negative, divisive campaign of the PM did not work": Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera
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May 13, 2023 9:44 AM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash
As per ECI, Congress leads in 82 seats, BJP in 52 seats while the JDS is leading in 16 seats
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May 13, 2023 9:36 AM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash
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May 13, 2023 9:16 AM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash
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May 13, 2023 9:15 AM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash
Congress asks all its MLAs to reach Bengaluru today
Congress asks all its MLAs to reach Bengaluru today as the counting of votes in Assembly elections continue; Congress leading in 25 seats
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May 13, 2023 9:04 AM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash
BJP spokesperson Syed Zafar Islam on initial trends
"As of now, it seems to be a neck-to-neck fight but we will be able to form the govt": BJP spokesperson Syed Zafar Islam on initial trends
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May 13, 2023 9:03 AM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash
Congress ahead in early trends
As per early trends:
Karnataka Results- 20/ 224
Bharatiya Janata Party- 08
Indian National Congress- 12
JDS- 0Kumaraswamy trailing
Sri Ramulu trailing
Ramesh Jarkiholi trailing
Jagadish Shettar leading
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May 13, 2023 8:44 AM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash
Celebrations underway at national headquarters of Congress party in New Delhi
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May 13, 2023 8:27 AM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash
In the interest of Karnataka, my father should become the CM: Yathindra Siddaramaiah
"We will do anything to keep BJP out of power...In the interest of Karnataka, my father should become the CM," says Yathindra Siddaramaiah, Congress leader and son of former CM Siddaramaiah.
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May 13, 2023 8:12 AM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash
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May 13, 2023 8:08 AM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash
BJP will give a stable government: CM Bommai
Today is a big day for Karnataka as the people's verdict for the state will be out. I am confident that BJP will win with absolute majority and give a stable government, says Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai, in Hubballi.
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May 13, 2023 8:00 AM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash
Counting across 36 centres begins
Counting across 36 centres to decide fate of 2,615 candidates begins
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May 13, 2023 7:54 AM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash
Congress will get an absolute majority: Son of former CM Siddaramaiah
Congress will get an absolute majority and form the government in Karnataka. We are confident that we will make government on our own: Yathindra Siddaramaiah, Congress leader and son of former CM Siddaramaiah
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May 13, 2023 7:28 AM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash
Exit polls show that the two national parties will score in a big way: JD(S) leader HD Kumaraswamy
In the next 2-3 hours, it will become clear. Exit polls show that the two national parties will score in a big way. The polls have given 30-32 seats to JD(S). I am a small party, there is no demand for me... I am hoping for a good development: JD(S) leader HD Kumaraswamy
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May 13, 2023 7:26 AM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash
We should get a comfortable majority with more than 120 seats: K Rahman Khan
It's a big day today. We are hopeful that Congress will emerge victorious. We should get a comfortable majority with more than 120 seats. It's not just the exit polls that predict Congress victory, the same is also visible on the ground level, people want change: K Rahman Khan, Congress leader & former Union minister
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May 13, 2023 7:16 AM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash
Security outside CM Basavaraj Bommai's residence in Hubballi tightened
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May 13, 2023 7:15 AM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash
'Congress will form the government once again with a majority'
"Congress will form the government once again with a majority. We are confident about this. The public of Karnataka is looking for a change, they were fed up with this present govt," says Congress leader Saleem Ahmed
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May 13, 2023 7:14 AM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash
There are adequate police personnel deployed as per plan at each strong room: DC Bengaluru Urban, Dayananda
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May 13, 2023 6:41 AM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash
Exit polls predict a clear win for Congress
Congress is expected to have a clear edge in Karnataka as four exit polls giving it a full majority and some predicting for a hung assembly with an advantage to the party.
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May 13, 2023 6:39 AM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash
11.71 lakh first-time voters
There were over 11.71 lakh first-time voters registered in the state.
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May 13, 2023 6:39 AM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash
Voting turnout recorded at 73.19 per cent
The voting passed off peacefully in Karnataka with a voting turnout of 73.19 per cent, surpassing the 72.36 per cent recorded in 2018. A total of 737 Theme-based and ethnic Model Polling stations were set up.
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May 13, 2023 6:35 AM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash
Counting of votes to begin at 8AM
The counting of votes for the aggressively contested Karnataka assembly elections 2023 will be held on Saturday, three days after the voting concluded to elect the 224 members of the state Assembly. Counting across 36 centres to decide fate of 2,615 candidates