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Karnataka by-polls 2024 updates: Overall voter turnout at 76.9% till 5 pm in three Assembly segments

Karnataka by-polls 2024 updates: The overall voter turnout was at 26.33% till 11am in the three Assembly segments - Channapatna, Shiggaon and Sandur,
Summary

This by-election is a critical test for both the ruling Congress and the BJP-JD(S) alliance, as they vie to secure these seats and bolster their influence in Karnataka.

Karnataka by-polls 2024 LIVE updates: Voting underway in about 770 polling stations in Shiggaon, Sandur and Channapatna.
Karnataka by-polls 2024 LIVE updates: Voting underway in about 770 polling stations in Shiggaon, Sandur and Channapatna.

Karnataka by-polls 2024 updates: Polling kicked off in Karnataka's key constituencies — Channapatna, Shiggaon and Sandur — at 7am on Wednesday and is expected to go on till around 6 pm. A total of 45 candidates are in the fray this time around. The by-elections in these constituencies were triggered after three seats were left open as JD(S) leader HD Kumaraswamy, ex-CM Basavaraj Bommai and Congress’s E Tukaram were appointed as union ministers. They held the Channapatna, Shiggaon and Sandur assembly seats, respectively....Read More

More than seven lakh voters are eligible to cast their votes in about 770 polling stations across the three assembly constituencies. The results for the respective seats will be announced on November 23.

Key contestants include Nikhil Kumaraswamy, JDS leader and son of former CM HD Kumaraswamy, on an NDA ticket, and five-time MLA CP Yogeshwar from the Congress party for the Channapatna assembly seat. BJP's Bharat Bommai, son of former CM Basavaraj Bommai, is set to face Congress party’s Yasir Ahmed Khan in Shiggaon. Lastly, E Annapurna, wife of Congress leader and Bellary MP E Tukaram, will fight BJP’s Bangaru Hanumanthu in Sandur.

Follow all the updates here:
Nov 13, 2024 6:53 PM IST

Sandur records 71.47 % voter turn-out by 5 pm, lowest among 3 seats

Sandur recorded lowest voter turn-out with 71.47 %, among three assembly seats in Karnataka. Congress party has fielded E Tukaram's wife E Annapurna from this seat, and she will fight BJP’s Bangaru Hanumanthu in Sandur.

Nov 13, 2024 6:37 PM IST

Channapatna records 84.26 % voter turnout by 5 pm, highest among 3 seats

Karnataka's Channapatna, which is considered as high profile seat has recorded the voter turnout of 84.26% by 5 pm. JD(S) Nikhil Kumaraswamy is contesting against Congress' CP Yogeshwar in this seat

Nov 13, 2024 6:33 PM IST

Karnataka by-poll: 76.9 % voter turnout till 5 pm in 3 Assembly seats

An estimated 76.9 per cent voters turned out till 5 pm in three Assembly segments of Karnataka where bypolls were held on Wednesday, election officials said.

More than seven lakh voters were eligible to cast their votes in about 770 polling stations in Shiggaon, Sandur and Channapatna, where a total of 45 candidates were in the fray. (PTI)

Nov 13, 2024 6:06 PM IST

Karnataka by-polls: Voting ends at three constituencies

The polling has ended at all three constituencies - Channapatna, Sandur and Shiggoan at 6 pm. Large voter turnout is expected as many women and older voters were seen at polling booths on Wednesday.

Nov 13, 2024 5:27 PM IST

Karnataka by-poll recap: Sons of former Karnataka CMs are in election fray

Nikhil Kumaraswamy, son of former Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy and Bharat Bommai, son of another former Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai are contesting in this by-election, While Nikhil is in fray from Channapatna, vacated by his father, the Jr. Bommai is contesting from Shiggaon which was vacated by Basavaraj Bommai. Both the candidates are hoping to enter into the assembly for the first time by winning the elections.

Nov 13, 2024 5:11 PM IST

Karnataka by-poll recap: Why it is important for Congress to win the seats in by-poll

The ruling Congress party in Karnataka is facing a heavy crticism from the opposition BJP-JDS in all aspects. The opposition has been alleging CM Siddaramaiah of involving in scams and they demanded his resignation. There are also unconfirmed reports about the grand old party leaders having close doors meetings over the leadership change.

The Channapatna seat has majority of Vokkaliga votes and Karnataka Congress president DK Shivakumar is serious about winning this seat and reclaim his domination in the area. However, Nikhil Kumaraswamy is also aiming to make a debut win in electoral politics from Channapatna, the seat vacated by his father HD Kumaraswamy.

Nov 13, 2024 5:05 PM IST

Karnataka by-poll recap: Here's what the BJP has to gain from winning the by-polls

The BJP has been facing growing internal discord, with several leaders voicing discontent. The by-polls are especially significant for state BJP President B. Y. Vijayendra, who views a victory as crucial to quelling dissent within the party. Critics have challenged his leadership, accusing both him and his father, senior leader B. S. Yediyurappa, of engaging in “adjustment politics.”

The saffron party's campaigning efforts have also been coloured by controversy surrounding a report that recommended legal action against former CM Yediyurappa and ex-minister B. Sriramulu for alleged irregularities in Covid-19-related procurement of equipment and medicines.

Nov 13, 2024 4:29 PM IST

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah urges everyone to cast their vote, attacks PM Modi

As polling for three seats in Karnataka is underway, CM Siddaramaiah urged the voters of three constituencies to cast their votes before the polling. He also expressed confidence and said that Congress party's candidates will win all three seats in the state. He further attacked PM Modi and said why he is not speaking about alleged Covid-19 scam in Karnataka.

He said, "All the scams took place during the BJP government. Our government did not do any corruption and will not indulge in such acts. The Prime Minister is lying during his poll campaigns."

Nov 13, 2024 3:48 PM IST

Voter turnout data

The latest voter turnout, according to the Election Commission of India, is as follows:

Shiggaon: 59.62%

Sandur: 58.27%

Channapatna: 67.63%

Nov 13, 2024 3:37 PM IST

Sandur Congress candidate E Annapurna casts here vote

In Sandur, Bellary MP Tukaram's wife E Annapurna of Congress is contesting from the seat vacated by her husband, against, BJP ST Morcha president Bangaru Hanumanthu.

Nov 13, 2024 2:52 PM IST

Approx 45.02 per cent voter turnout in Karnataka by 1:30 pm

An estimated 45.02 per cent voter turnout was recorded till 1:30 pm in three Assembly segments of Karnataka, where voting for by-polls is underway, election officials said. More than seven lakh voters are eligible to cast their votes in about 770 polling stations in Shiggaon, Sandur and Channapatna, where a total of 45 candidates are in the fray.

Nov 13, 2024 2:19 PM IST

₹29 cr worth liquor seized in Karnataka's Channapatna ahead of elections

Nearly three lakh litres of liquor worth 29 crore have been seized from Channapatna Assembly segment, where the by-polling is ongoing along with Shiggaon and Sandur in Karnataka.

Among the three constituencies, the spotlight is on Channapatna, where Union Minister and JD(S) leader H D Kumaraswamy's son Nikhil has crossed swords with Congress heavyweight C P Yogeeshwara in a prestigious battle.

(ANI)

Nov 13, 2024 1:43 PM IST

What the by-election campaign in Karnataka highlighted?

A month-long electrifying campaign came to an end in three assembly seats where polling is underway in Karnataka. The campaigning was marked by personal attacks by political leaders against each other, the MUDA scam charges against CM Siddaramaiah, allegations of corruption in Valmiki Corporation and excise department, and issues around the inquiry report on alleged irregularities in the purchase of equipment and medicines during the Covid-19 recommending prosecution of the BJP Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa and former minister B Sriramulu.

Nov 13, 2024 1:32 PM IST

Youth is with me: JD(S) candidate Nikhil Kumaraswamy

Nikhil Kumaraswamy who is contesting elections for the third time is confident of making a debut this time. He said that the youth of Channapatna is with him. “From the last 18 days, people have given me confidence. I am very confident today that the work done by HD Deve Gowda and HD Kumaraswamy will come in handy for my victory. The youth is with me. I am confident that the people of Channapatna will bless me,” he told while speaking to ANI

Nov 13, 2024 1:17 PM IST

Channapatna Congress candidate CP Yogeshwar casts his vote

The Congress candidate from Channapatna who is fielded against Nikhil Kumaraswamy casted his vote on Wednesday afternoon. Yogeshwar along with his family members were seen at a polling booth in Channapatna and he expressed confidence in winning the seat.

Nov 13, 2024 12:57 PM IST

‘Will be indebted to the people of Shiggaon,’ says BJP candidate Bharat Bommai

After casting his vote, BJP candidate and son of former Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai said that he is indebted to the people of Shiggaon.

Speaking to ANI, Bharath said, “Wherever I go, I have been getting a tremendous response from the people. I am indebted to their love and affection.”

Nov 13, 2024 12:41 PM IST

Sandur registers lowest voter turnout among three seats by 11am

Sandur assembly constituency in north Karnataka registered the lowest voter turnout among all three seats where is polling underway by 11 am. While Channapatna and Siggaon registered 27.01% and 26.01% voter turnout by 11am, Sandur only registered 25.96% voter turnout. A total of 26.33% voter turnout was registered across three seats of Karnataka by 11 am.

Nov 13, 2024 12:29 PM IST

‘Voting undergoing smoothly at Shiggaon,’ says Haveri CEO

"There are 241 polling booths here... Drinking water, toilets, benches have been arranged for voters... We have five dedicated Sakhi booths to encourage women voters. Voting is going on smoothly," Haveri CEO Akshay Sridhar said on Wednesday as the Karnataka bypolls were in progress.

(ANI)

Nov 13, 2024 12:23 PM IST

Overall voter turnout at 26.33% till 11am in three Assembly segments Channapatna, Shiggaon and Sandur

As of 11 am, voter turnout in Karnataka’s three Assembly segments showed promising engagement. Channapatna recorded a turnout of 27.02 per cent, followed closely by Shiggaon at 26.01 per cent, and Sandur with 25.96 per cent. The overall voter turnout across these areas stood at 26.33 per cent.

Nov 13, 2024 12:08 PM IST

‘Exercise your democratic rights compulsorily’: Karnataka BJP President BY Vijayendra

BJP Karnataka President Vijayendra Yediyurappa on Wednesday appealed to the residents of Karnataka to vote in huge numbers as by-election is underway in three assembly seats.
“100% turnout: A boon to development. All the voters of Shiggavi, Sandur and Channapatna assembly constituencies are requested to prove the importance of democracy by exercising their rights compulsorily. #Byelections2024” he wrote on social media site X.

Nov 13, 2024 11:47 AM IST

Karnataka by-polls 2024 LIVE: Senior citizens turn up for voting in wheelchairs. Watch

A senior citizen arrives at a polling station in Karnataka on Wednesday.
A senior citizen arrives at a polling station in Karnataka on Wednesday.

Senior citizens showed up at polling stations across the three assembly segments in Karnataka in wheelchairs on Wednesday despite facing physical ailments.

Nov 13, 2024 11:30 AM IST

Here's what the BJP has to gain from winning Karnataka by-polls

The BJP has been facing growing internal discord, with several leaders voicing discontent. The by-polls are especially significant for state BJP President B. Y. Vijayendra, who views a victory as crucial to quelling dissent within the party. Critics have challenged his leadership, accusing both him and his father, senior leader B. S. Yediyurappa, of engaging in “adjustment politics.”
The saffron party's campaigning efforts have also been coloured by controversy surrounding a report that recommended legal action against former CM Yediyurappa and ex-minister B. Sriramulu for alleged irregularities in Covid-19-related procurement of equipment and medicines.

Nov 13, 2024 11:14 AM IST

Watch: Former CM Basavaraj Bommai casts his vote in Shiggaon

BJP leader and Former CM Basavaraj Bommai casted his vote at a polling booth in Shiggaon on Wednesday morning, as voting in bypoll to the assembly constituency is underway. His son Bharath Bommai is the BJP candidate for by-poll to the Shiggaon assembly constituency.

(ANI)

Nov 13, 2024 10:58 AM IST

‘Youth is with me’: Nikhil Kumaraswamy expresses confidence in his victory in Channapatna

Karnataka by-polls 2024 LIVE: "From the last 18 days, people have given me confidence. I am very confident today that the work done by HD Deve Gowda and HD Kumaraswamy will come in handy for my victory. The youth is with me...I am confident that the people of Channapatna will bless me," JDS leader Nikhil Kumaraswamy said.

(ANI)

Nov 13, 2024 10:39 AM IST

Karnataka by-polls 2024 LIVE: 10.14% voting till 9am in three Assembly segments

An estimated overall 10.14 per cent voter turnout was recorded during the first two hours, since the voting began for by-polls to three Assembly segments in Karnataka on Wednesday, election officials said.
(PTI)

Nov 13, 2024 10:16 AM IST

Watch: Nikhil Kumaraswamy offers prayers in Channapatna before casting his vote

Karnataka by-elections 2024: JDS leader Nikhil Kumaraswamy offers prayers at Kengal Anjaneya Swamy Temple, in Channapatna before casting his vote.

(ANI)

Nov 13, 2024 9:49 AM IST

How Karnataka saw intense campaigning for by-polls amid MUDA ‘scam’ probe, personal attacks

The campaign season for the Karnataka by-election was characterized by political leaders trading personal barbs, along with accusations against the Chief Minister related to the MUDA land allotment ‘scam’ probe. Alleged corruption within the Valmiki Corporation and the excise department also fuelled the discourse.

Read more here

Nov 13, 2024 9:37 AM IST

Recap: Sandur sees battle between Cong’s E Annapurna, BJP’s Bangaru Hanumanthu

In Sandur, a competitive race unfolds as E Annapurna, spouse of MP E Tukaram, represents Congress against BJP candidate Bangaru Hanumanthu.

The seat, marked by Congress's minority backing and BJP’s appeal through its ST Morcha, highlights the complex voter alliances shaping Karnataka's political scene. Read more here

Nov 13, 2024 9:28 AM IST

What's happening in Shiggaon?

In Shiggaon, the BJP has nominated Bharath Bommai, son of former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, to contend with Congress's Yasir Ahmed Khan Pathan.

Pathan is anticipated to draw substantial backing from minority and Dalit communities, as he works to restore Congress's influence over a seat it last held in 1994. Meanwhile, the BJP is banking on support from Lingayat and upper-class voters.

Read more here

Nov 13, 2024 8:59 AM IST

"My remarks will not have an impact on by-polls"

Congress leader Zameer Ahmed Khan tendered his apology for his 'Kaalia' remark against HD Kumaraswamy.

"I apologise if my statement has offended anyone. Earlier, when I was with him, he used to affectionately call me 'kulla' (short) and I used to call him 'black'. I am ready to apologize if my statement offended anyone," Khan told reporters in Mysuru on Tuesday. Khan said that his remarks will not have an impact on the byelection results in the state

Nov 13, 2024 8:47 AM IST

Women voters key in two seats

Women voters are set to play a pivotal role in the by-elections across two of the three Karnataka constituencies, as their numbers surpass those of male voters. Data from the Karnataka Election Commission reveals that Channapatna has 1.20 lakh women voters compared to 1.12 lakh men. Sandur follows a similar trend with 1,18,437 women voters against 1,17,939 men. In contrast, Shiggaon has a higher number of male voters.

Nov 13, 2024 8:38 AM IST

Why winning Channapatna is vital for Congress?

Winning Channapatna is vital for Congress, particularly for deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar and his brother DK Suresh, who are aiming to strengthen their presence in Ramanagara district. Congress is counting on Yogeshwara to help them secure this foothold in the Vokkaliga-dominated region, where Kumaraswamy’s family also has deep roots. Read more here.

Nov 13, 2024 8:06 AM IST

How many seats are up for grabs in all three constituencies?

Thirty one candidates are in the fray from Channapatna, while Sandur and Shiggaon have six and eight contenders, respectively.

Nov 13, 2024 7:47 AM IST

Voters queue up at polling stations in Channapatna. Watch

Nov 13, 2024 7:42 AM IST

7 lakh voters, 45 candidates

The voting began at 7 am and will go on till 6 pm. More than seven lakh voters are eligible to cast their votes in about 770 polling stations in Shiggaon, Sandur and Channapatna, where a total of 45 candidates are in the fray.

Nov 13, 2024 7:28 AM IST

Who are the key candidates?

Channapatna

Vacated by: Former CM and current Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy.

JDS candidate: Nikhil Kumaraswamy (son of Kumaraswamy), contesting on an NDA ticket.

Congress candidate: CP Yogeshwar, five-time MLA, joined Congress from BJP.

Shiggon

Vacated by: Former Karnataka CM and BJP leader Basavaraj Bommai.

BJP candidate: Bharat Bommai (son of Basavaraj Bommai).

Congress candidate: Yasir Ahmed Khan.

Sandur

Vacated by: Congress leader E Tukaram, contesting in the Lok Sabha elections.

Congress candidate: E Annapurna (wife of Tukaram).

BJP candidate: Bangaru Hanumanthu, close aide of mining baron Gali Janardhan Reddy, BJP ST Morcha president, and Kannada film actor.

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