‘Cong will win…’, Mallikarjun Kharge exudes confidence after casting vote

The Congress party shared a picture of the party chief's inked finger after he casted his vote in Kalaburagi with his family.

Published on: May 10, 2023, 16:47:37 IST

By Yamini C S

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As the people of Karnataka cast their votes on Wednesday for the assembly elections, the Congress party exuded confidence in itself by using the hashtag "Congress Winning 150" along with their posts on social media.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge after casting his vote for Karnataka Assembly elections at a polling station in Kalaburagi on Wednesday. (PTI)

“Namaskara. Today is your day! Ensure that the state of Karnataka wins today. Choose Progress. #CongressWinning150,” the party posted from its official Twitter handle, sharing pictures of the party chief Mallikarjun Kharge and his family after they had casted their votes in Kalaburagi's Basava Nagar.

“The people of Karnataka are fed up and devastated, so they want the Congress party to come to the government. We will fulfil our promise of five guarantees in the first cabinet itself. The Congress party will win the election with a huge majority,” the Congress President said.

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"I've been voting at that polling booth for the last 55 years. Seeing the enthusiasm of the people, I feel that my party will come to power and we will win with the majority. Poor people live there and my principle is to give my vote to the poor, that is why I and my wife go there every time to give our vote," he added.

The Congress party also shared pictures of Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) chief D K Shivakumar and Leader of Opposition Siddaramaiah showing off their inked fingers after casting their votes.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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