Karnataka Assembly Election 2023 Exit Poll: BJP more likely to get majority, says Asianet News-Jan Ki Baat

Karnataka Assembly Election Exit Poll: Asianet Suvarna News and Jan Ki Baat have predicted that the BJP is most likely to form the next government in the state.

Updated on: May 10, 2023, 19:47:29 IST

By Yamini C S

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The much-anticipated exit poll results jointly published by Asianet Suvarna News 24x7 and Jan Ki Baat have predicted that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is most likely to form the next government in Karnataka, the assembly election of which was held on Wednesday.

Karnataka is set for a big fight mainly between the BJP and the Congress.

The southern state cast its votes between 7 am and 6 pm, and results are due to be announced three days later, on May 13.

READ | Karnataka Exit Poll Result 2023 LIVE: Hung assembly likely in Congress v BJP race

The exit poll published by Suvarna News showed numbers overlapping in a major fight between the ruling BJP and opposition Congress. The BJP is likely to bag the most seats - 94 to 117 - while the Congress may secure 91 to 106 in a close fight, it said. Regional party, the Janata Dal (Secular) or JD(S) may emerge king maker yet again and is expected to win 14 to 24 seats, while other parties may secure up to two seats.

READ | Karnataka exit poll: Cong to win 103-118 seats, BJP 74-94, says Zee News-Matrize

A pre-poll opinion survey conducted by ABP News and CVoter showed the Congress could defeat the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and hold off a challenge from the Janata Dal (Secular) to claim a narrow win in the crucial election.

Karnataka had recorded a voter turnout of 65.69 per cent till 5 pm today, with BBMP (Central) at 50.10%, BBMP (North) at 50.02%, BBMP (South) at 48.63%, and Bengaluru Urban at 52.19%.

(Disclaimer: Even though Exit Poll predictions are known to reflect the actual results better than the pre-poll opinion surveys, they are only meant to provide insights into what can be expected.)

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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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