Karnataka Election 2023 Highlights: Cong will win over 146 seats, says DK Shivakumar
On Thursday, Karnataka polled to elect a new government, and stakes were high for the BJP and higher for the Congress with 2,615 candidates in the fray for 224 assembly constituencies. Polling took place across 58,545 polling stations including auxiliary ones, and a total of 42,48,028 new voters had registered to vote for the elections....Read More
As many as 5.3 crore voters were eligible to cast their vote across 58,545 polling stations in 37,777 locations, the Election Commission of India (ECI) said. Among them, 11,71,558 were young voters and 12,15,920 were senior citizens (aged 80 and above).
Should wait till May 13, says CM Bommai
Exit polls are exit polls, these can't be 100% correct. We are going to get a complete majority and form the government. I think we should wait till 13th May: Basavaraj Bommai
BJP getting 115-117 seats, says ex-CM Yediyurappa
Even now I am 100% confident that we are going to form the government with absolute majority. There is no question of a hung assembly or a coalition government, but the national leadership will take the final call. We are going to get 115-117 seats, so the question of joining with JD(S) right now does not arise. Let us wait and see: BS Yediyurappa, BJP leader and former CM
'Want to thank Babbar Sher workers and leaders': Rahul Gandhi
As the voting in Karnataka, Rahul Gandhi thanks ‘Babbar Sher’ workers and leaders of Congress.
Exit polls project hung assembly with edge to Congress
Most exit polls predict a hung assembly, with Congress emerging as the single-largest party, and BJP in second. JDS to emerge as the kingmaker.
Who all have conducted exit polls?
Republic-P-Marq, India Today-Axis My India, News24-Today's Chanakya, Asianet-Jann Ki Baat, Zee News-Matrize, among others.
Polling concludes in Karnataka
The polling has concluded in Karnataka. Voting began at 6 am, and concluded at 6 pm.
65.7% voter turnout till 5 pm
A voter turnout of 65.69% registered till 5pm, polling scheduled to close at 6 pm.
Will BJP reverse trend of incumbent govts being voted out?
Since 1985, Karnataka has not re-elected an incumbent government. The BJP, therefore, is hoping to reverse the trend, while the Congress is hoping to win its first major state since Dec 2018. Also, Karnataka is the only southern state to have had a BJP government.
Karnataka election exit polls next
The polling in Karnataka, which began at 7 am, is scheduled to close at 6 pm. Shortly after this, news channels will publish their exit polls, conducted in association with polling agencies.
Ex-CM, who joined Cong from BJP, says he'll win by a ‘huge margin’
'People from all castes, everybody is working and voting for me. The Congress and Jagadish Shettar will get elected with a huge margin': Jagadish Shettar
Poll official manhandled in Vijayapura, 23 arrested
As many as 23 people were arrested after a poll official was mandhandled in Vijayapura's Masabinala village. The attackers also damaged control and ballot units.
52% polling till 3 pm
A turnout of 52.18% recorded till 3 pm, as per poll body's data. The polling began at 7 am is scheduled to go on till 5 pm.
"Like Ramji's sena…': BJP's BL Santhosh
Senior BJP leader BL Santhosh, who belongs to the state, tweets that the party's ‘panna pramukhs’ are winning the battle for PM Narendra Modi, who campaigned extensively, including via road shows.
Minister BC Nagesh casts vote
Minister BC Nagesh, the ruling BJP's candidate from Tiptur assembly segment, casts vote with his family in Tiptur.
JDS-Congress workers clash in Mandya's Narayanpura
A clash breaks out between JDS and Congress workers in Mandya district's Narayanpura village.
Actor Sudeep speaks after casting vote
Issues are an individual's, and one should keep their issues in mind and vote accordingly. I've not come here as a celebrity, I've come here as an Indian and it's my responsibility: Kiccha Sudeep, actor who campaigned for BJP
I hope that BJP will learn a lesson on 13th May: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel
JD(S) chief and former PM HD Devegowda casts vote
Mallikarjun Kharge on Karnataka polls
37.25% voter turnout recorded till 1 pm
37.25% voter turnout recorded till 1 pm.
Ensure that the state of Karnataka wins today, tweets Congress
Sons of veteran Kannada actor Ravichandran - Manoranjan and Vikram cast their votes
Sons of veteran Kannada actor Ravichandran - Manoranjan and Vikram cast their votes
Kannada actor Shiva Rajkumar and his wife and Congress leader Geetha Shivarajkumar cast their votes
Kannada actor Shiva Rajkumar and his wife and Congress leader Geetha Shivarajkumar cast their votes
AAP candidate accuses BJP workersof distributing BJP pamphlets at polling booth
AAP candidate Ashok Mruthyunjaya accuses BJP workers at the polling booth in Begur ward of Bangalore South assembly constituency of distributing BJP pamphlets. He has demanded immediate action against BJP candidate M Krishnappa and re-voting in this polling station.
Karnataka Congress president and party's candidate from Kanakpura drives an auto
Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge and his wife Radhabai Kharge cast their votes
Kannada actor Ganesh and his wife arrive at a polling booth in RR nagar, Bengaluru to cast their votes
Kannada actor Ganesh and his wife arrive at a polling booth in RR nagar, Bengaluru to cast their votes.
Kannada actress Amulya and her husband cast their votes at a polling booth in RR Nagar, Bengaluru.
Karnataka Polls 2023: Partys' campainging this election
While the ruling BJP is relying on extensive campaigning by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Congress hopes that the momentum it has created over the past year will yield results. The JD(S) nurses the ambition of becoming the “kingmaker” in case of a fractured verdict.
Karnataka reported 20.99% voter turnout at 11 am
Karnataka reported 20.99% voter turnout at 11 am on Wednesday. The numbers at 11 am presented showed an increase in voter turnout compared to the last election. In 2018, at 11 am, only 17% of voter turnout was reported.
Actor Rishab Shetty casts vote
Education Minister BC Nagesh casts his vote in Tiptur
Education Minister BC Nagesh casts his vote in Tiptur
Let's build '40% commission-free', progressive Karnataka: Rahul Gandhi to voters
Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday urged the people of Karnataka to vote in large numbers to build a progressive and a "40-per cent-commission-free" state.
BJP leader BS Yediyurappa visits and offers prayers at Sri Huccharaya Swami Temple in Shikaripur
Former Karnataka CM and senior BJP leader BS Yediyurappa visits and offers prayers at Sri Huccharaya Swami Temple in Shikaripur, along with his family.
His son, BY Vijayendra is contesting from the Assembly constituency.
‘Oldies, but get up at 6 to vote’: Narayana Murthy, wife Sudha's message to youth on Karnataka polls
Infosys co-founder N.R. Narayana Murthy and his educator wife Sudha Murty were among the early voters in the Karnataka assembly elections on Wednesday. Read more
Actor Rishab Shetty arrives at a polling booth in Udupi to cast his vote
Actor Rishab Shetty arrives at a polling booth in Udupi to cast his vote.
Kannada actor Daali Dhananjaya and his family cast their votes in Kalenahalli Village of Arsikere
Kannada actor Daali Dhananjaya and his family cast their votes in Kalenahalli Village of Arsikere.
'At least they are worshipping': Tejasvi's dig at Congress praying to cylinders
Bengaluru BJP MP Tejasvi Surya welcomed Congress leaders and workers offering their prayers to cooking gas cylinders as the 242 assembly constituencies vote today as he said, "At least they are worshipping something". Read more
Bengaluru voter turnout till 11am
BBMP Central - 19.3%
BBMP North - 18.3%
BBMP South - 19.18%
Bengaluru Urban- 17.72%
Bride and groom along with their family cast their votes
Congress will win the election with a thumping majority: Kharge
Kalaburagi: Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge says, "Congress party will win the election with a thumping majority...We will get more than 130-135 seats."
Kampli constituency in Bellari recorded the highest voter turnout at 30.75%
Kampli constituency in Bellari recorded the highest voter turnout so far at 30.75% and Belathangady in Dakshina Kannada recorded a 30.52% turnout.
20.99% voter turnout at 11 am
20.99% voter turnout recorded till 11 am. In comparison, in 2018, at 11 am the voter turn out was 17%.
We are requesting people to bless JDS candidates: JDS leader HD Kumaraswamy
"We are requesting people to bless JDS candidates to get proper development. Our party will going to be a King," says Former Karnataka CM & JDS leader HD Kumaraswamy after casting his vote
Kannada actor Ramesh Aravind arrives at a polling booth in Bengaluru to cast his vote.
Kannada actor Ramesh Aravind arrives at a polling booth in Bengaluru to cast his vote.
Infosys founder Narayana Murthy arrives at a polling booth in Bengaluru to cast his vote.
Former cricketer Javagal Srinath cast his vote at a polling station in Mysuru.
Former cricketer Javagal Srinath cast his vote at a polling station in Mysuru.
He says, "...I request people to come, vote & choose a good leader for good democracy. I also voted...We must participate in democracy..."
Former Karnataka CM & JDS leader HD Kumaraswamy casts his vote
I will get more than 60 % of the votes: Siddaramaiah
"There is a tremendous response from the voters. I will get more than 60 % of the votes. Congress will form the government on its own. I am not going to retire but I will not contest elections. This is my last election," says Former Karnataka CM and Congress leader Siddaramaiah after casting his vote
