Karnataka poll Results highlights: BJP wins Jayanagar, defeats Cong by 16 votes
Karnataka Election results 2023 LIVE: The Congress registered a resounding victory in the Karnataka assembly election 2023, winning 136 seats. The BJP lost its reign as it ended up with 65 seats leading incumbent chief minister Basavaraj Bommai to step down from the position today evening. The question remains whether Congress will pick Siddaramaiah or DK Shivakumar as next CM. ...Read More
Earlier, Karnataka CM Bommai conceded defeat well before the declaration of final results.
“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,” Basavaraj Bommai had said.
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Exit polls had suggested that it will be a close race - one that will see the Congress emerge as the single-largest party but not with enough to cross the 113-seat mark.
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Karnataka voted in a single phase and recorded a 73.19 per cent voter turnout, according to the state's chief electoral officer.
BJP wins Jayanagar, defeats Cong by 16 votes
BJP's CK Ramamurthy declared winner in Jayanagar constituency. Sowmya Reddy loses by 16 votes.
Election officials tried to distort victory of Cong candidate, alleges Shivakumar
The Congress candidate of Jayanagar Assembly Constituency Mrs. Soumya Reddy has won but protested against the action of the election officials who tried to distort the result on the pretext of recount.
BJP lied, ruined our state due to corruption: Siddaramaiah
Narendra Modi has burdened Indians with huge debt. The BJP lied about everything and ruined our state due to corruption, unemployment and price rise. I always said that no matter how many times Modi visits Karnataka, people will not believe him.
Bommai arrives at Raj Bhavan to meet governor
Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai arrives at Raj Bhavan , will meet governor shortly.
Like Karnataka, Congress will get blessings of Bajrang Bali in Madhya Pradesh, says Kamal Nath
Madhya Pradesh Congress chief Kamal Nath on Saturday took a swipe at BJP over the saffron party's drubbing in Karnataka polls, saying the Grand Old Party will get blessings of Bajrang Bali in MP as well, which goes to polls later this year. He took a dig at Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, saying BJP lost six seats in the southern state out of eight where the BJP leader had campaigned.
‘We will identify our mistakes’: 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": Union minister Anurag Thakur
Did BS Yediyurappa’s exit hurt BJP the most? What it means for 2024
It was in 2008 that BS Yediyurappa paved way for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to form a government in Karnataka, its first in south India. A decade-and-half later, the veteran Lingayat leader, now 80, did not contest the 2023 assembly elections, although the loss in these elections is seen more as the party’s central leadership’s, than his. Full report
Victory against corruption, price hike, says DK Shivakumar
“This victory in the Karnataka assembly elections is not just a victory, It is a victory against corruption, 40% commission, victory against price hike, victory against hardships caused by BJP government to farmers, Victory against the tears of housewives, victory against the youth unemployment problem, guaranteed victory for the Congress party!” says DK Shivakumar
Cong won assembly election, PM Modi won in Parliament: Assam CM
“Before every Lok Sabha election, Congress won the Assembly election in Karnataka. I think you can see it as a trend. Congress won Assembly elections in 2014 and PM Modi won in Parliament”, says Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Kharge distributes ‘Nandini’ brand sweets to party leaders. Watch
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge distributes ‘Nandini’ brand sweets to the Congress leaders.
Cong's newly elected MLAs to meet tomorrow at 5:30 pm
"First meeting of Congress Legislature Party (CLP) has been called tomorrow at 5:30pm," says Randeep Singh Surjewala, AICC in-charge of Karnataka
‘You should be united, like this only we can win the war’, says Kharge
"You all people should be united like this only then we can win the war and then only the country can be saved. if you want democratic govt everywhere then we've to fight the bigger battle in the coming elections," says Kharge
'I may be lost, but not dead', says CT Ravi after poll loss
BJP leader CT Ravi tweets after loss in Chikkamagaluru,"Infinite thanks to the activist friends who stood by @BJP4Chikmagalureven in defeat. I may be lost, but not dead. My struggle will continue on behalf of the ideology, party, people and activists that I believe in. As always, I will be standing in Chikkamagalur as your voice, working for you all".
Ego doesn't stay for long, says Cong chief Kharge
Ego doesn't stay for long. It's a democracy and we'll have to listen to people and bow our heads before the people who show us the right path. It's not a victory of anyone, it's a victory of the people of the state. They decided and chose. That's why we got 136 seats - huge after 36 years
Karnataka ensured BJP-mukt South India, says Kharge
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge says,"It is a result of efforts by our Congress workers. It is a result of collective leadership. Karnataka ensured a BJP-mukt South India".
Karnataka shown a new life for democracy, says 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: Randeep Singh Surjewala, AICC in-charge of Karnataka
Karnataka has shown the light of democracy, says Surjewala
Karnataka has shown the light of democracy, says Randeep Singh Surjewala at the press conference in KPCC office.
‘Will be the happiest person if he becomes CM’, says DK Shivakumar's brother
Bengaluru | #KarnatakaElectionResults | "...As a common man, as a brother of DK Shivakumar, I will be the happiest person if he becomes the Chief Minister," says Congress MP DK Suresh.
‘Victory of secular forces against hate politics’, says Cong veteran AK Antony
Congress leader AK Antony says, "...The clear message is that it is a victory of secular forces against hate politics. National message is if the secular voters can unite, they can easily throw out the Modi Govt in 2024 election."
Karnataka polls: Jarkiholi brothers romp home as BJP, Congress candidates
Brothers Ramesh Jarkiholi and Balachandra Jarkiholi won the Karnataka assembly polls on Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) tickets while their other sibling Satish Jarkiholi romped home as a Congress nominee in the state’s Belagavi district. Full report
‘Congratulate people of Karnataka for rejecting politics of hatred’: Farooq Abdullah
"I want to congratulate the people of Karnataka for rejecting the politics of hatred and accepting the politics of love," says NC chief Farooq Abdullah
Karnataka election results: Congress wins by biggest vote share in 34 years
Congress has won the 2023 Karnataka assembly elections by the biggest vote share and seats after a whopping 34 years. Even as the counting was on, political activist Yogendra Yadav said that this election is the biggest victory for “any party in Karnataka" after 1989 during Veerendra Patil's regime when the Congress had won 178 seats with a vote share of 43.76 percent. Full report
Shivakumar, Siddaramaiah felicitate Kharge
Congress leaders DK Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah felicitate party president Mallikarjun Kharge after the grand old party's victory in Karnataka election
Over 2.6 lakh voters opted for NOTA in Karnataka polls: EC data till 3:30 pm
Over 2.6 lakh voters who exercised their franchise in the May 10 Karnataka assembly polls used the 'none of the above' or NOTA option, according to Election Commission figures. According to figures available around 3.30 pm, 2,59,278 (0.7 per cent) out of the nearly 3.84 crore people who came out to vote on Wednesday exercised the NOTA option.
Shah on Karnataka poll results: ‘BJP under PM Modi will continue to strive for development of Karnataka’
Home minister Amit Shah tweets," My sincere gratitude to the people of Karnataka for giving the BJP the opportunity to serve them for so many years. The BJP under the leadership of PM @narendramodi Ji will continue to strive for the welfare and development of the people of Karnataka.
'Bajrang Bali is...': Cong elated after Karnataka victory, BJP concedes defeat | Who Said What
Congress is all set to form the government in Karnataka. The Grand Old Party registered a historic win, ousting the BJP from its only southern bastion. Watch this video for more
BJP retains traditional stronghold in coastal Karnataka
Even as the ruling BJP was defeated in the Karnataka Assembly elections, the party retained its traditional stronghold in the coastal region by securing victories in 11 of the 13 constituencies in the twin districts of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi.
‘Direct impact of Bharat Jodo Yatra’: Jairam Ramesh on Karnataka poll result
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh tweets,"While this is the direct impact of the #BharatJodoYatra in Karnataka, the intangible impact was uniting the party, reviving the cadre and shaping the narrative for the Karnataka elections. It was during the Bharat Jodo Yatra, from the many conversations @RahulGandhi had with the people of Karnataka, that the Guarantees and the promises in our manifesto were discussed and finalised".
'No Modi hai to mumkin hai': Sharad Pawar's big message after Karnataka result
Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar gave a clarion call for the 2024 Lok Sabha election as the Congress is all set for a decisive win in the crucial Karnataka election. NCP too contested in Karnataka, but that was just an attempt, Sharad Pawar who was at the centre of the crisis in Maharashtra said. Full report
Congress candidate CB Suresh Babu defeats Karnataka minister JC Madhu Swamy by over 10,000 votes
Congress' CB Suresh Baabu defeated State Minister and BJP candidate JC Madhu Swamy in Chikkanayakanahall, by a margin of 10,042 votes.
Cong's Pradeep Eshwar defeats Karnataka minister K Sudhakar by over 10,000 votes
Congress party's Pradeep Eshwar defeated State Minister and BJP candidate Dr. K Sudhakar in Chikkaballapur, by a margin of 10,642 votes.
PM Modi congratulates Congress on win
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated Congress for its win in the Karnataka assembly elections. “Congratulations to the Congress Party for their victory in the Karnataka Assembly polls. My best wishes to them in fulfilling people’s aspirations,” PM Modi tweeted.
What the Karnataka results mean for 2024 Lok Sabha polls
The remarkable Congress triumph in Karnataka is a huge accomplishment for a party that has struggled to find political success in the past decade. Find out here what does it mean for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
Karnataka Election Results with Hindustan Times
‘What does Rahul Gandhi think about democracy, EVMs?’: Union minister on Karnataka result
Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar said the BJP accepts the result in the Karnataka assembly election and added that his party will work as a constructive opposition in the state. He further asked about Rahul Gandhi's opinion on democracy as the Congress is making strides in the election result.
“Rahul Gandhi said abroad that there is no democracy in India. Today people should ask him what he thinks about democracy and EVMs,” he told ANI.
5 crucial factors that hurt the BJP, helped Congress script win
Check out here five reasons that hurt BJP and helped Congress script win in Karnataka assembly election.
Congress leaders exchange sweets to mark party's eventual victory
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and AICC Karnataka in-charge Randeep Surjewala exchange sweets as the party is set to win the Karnataka assembly election.
CM Bommai ‘takes full responsibility’ as BJP trails in Karnataka battle
Congress started its poll preparation way before BJP, CM Bommai said while explaining one of the key reasons for the right-wing party's defeat in the Karnataka assembly election 2023.
“I take responsibility for this debacle. There are multiple reasons for this. We will find out all the reasons and strengthen the party once again for Parliament elections,” he told reporters.
Transgender community members root for Siddaramaiah as next CM
Members of the transgender community wait outside a counting station in Mysuru to thank and bless four Congress leaders including Siddaramaiah.
"Siddaramaiah will be the CM and will do well for the transgenders and the poor," one of the members was quoted as saying by ANI.
As Congress inches towards victory, National Conference's Omar Abdullah says…
Reacting to the Karnataka election result 2023, National Conference leader Omar Abdullah said now the BJP will not have the courage to allow an election in J&K any time soon. The Union Territory is scheduled to go to the polls in 2023. Read more
DK Shivakumar gives victory sign after win
Karnataka Congress president DK Shivakumar collects his certificate and shows a victory sign after winning from Kanakpura constituency.
Karnataka assembly election 2023: Constituency-wise full list of winning candidates from BJP, Cong, JDS
Here is a full list of winning/trailing candidates from all 224 constituencies in the southern state.
Karnataka Election Results with Hindustan Times
The Congress has won 55 of the 224 assembly seats in Karnataka so far and is leading in 80, while the BJP has won 22 and is ahead in 43, according to the latest trends on the Election Commission website. The Janata Dal (Secular) has bagged 10 seats so far and is leading in 10.
Karnataka Election Results with Hindustan Times
Congress' Bhupesh Baghel on Congress victory: ‘Bajrang Bali…’
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel took a swipe at the Bharatiya Janata Party over the 'Bajrang Bali' row.
"You can see with whom Bajrang Bali stands. Bajrang Bali's 'gada' hit corruption on its head and BJP was done," he said.
Bangalore South election 2023 results with Hindustan Times
Bangalore South election 2023 results LIVE: Bangalore South constituency constitutes - Govindraj Nagar, Vijay Nagar, Chickpet, Basavanagudi, Padmanabha Nagar, B.T.M. Layout, Jayanagar, Bommanahalli seats. Here are the results of these seats.
In case you are just joining us, a look at what has happened so far
- In the 224-seat Karnataka assembly, a party needs to win 113 seats to form the government in the state.
- Congress is already ahead on 136 seats, while the BJP is leading on 63.
- Outgoing Chief Minister and BJP leader Basavaraj Bommai has conceded defeat. "We have not been able to cross the mark. Once the results out, we will do a detailed analysis. We will find out the gaps and deficiencies, and we will reorganise the party and come back for the Lok Sabha elections," he said.
- All the focus now will be on who the Congress picks as their Chief Ministerial candidate.
- Both state chief DK Shivakumar and senior leader Siddaramaiah are eyeing the post.
Hope Rahul becomes PM, Siddaramaiah says
Congress leader Siddaramaiah said with the mandate for the party in the Karnataka assembly elections he hopes for Rahul Gandhi to become the prime minister of the country.
"The result of this election is a stepping stone to the Lok Sabha election. I hope all non-BJP parties come together and see that BJP is defeated and I also hope Rahul Gandhi may become PM of the country," Siddaramaiah said.
DK Shivakumar or Siddaramaiah? Who's the top contender for CM post in Karnataka
This is Siddaramaiah's moment in the sun and he is not missing any part of it to give a signal to the Congress high-command what exactly he wants following the thunderous win of the party in Karnataka. The same can be said about DK Shivakumar who was overwhelmed, emotional and sniffling at a press conference today.
"This (election result in Karnataka) will be a stepping stone for Congress' victory in 2024," Siddaramaiah said who had earlier appealed, sombrely, “This is my last election. I will retire from electoral politics”.
Who will become the chief minister? Exultant Congress needs to figure out.
Rahul Gandhi on Karnataka poll results: 'Thanks'
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi says on Karnataka poll results, “I thank and congratulate people of Karnataka, party workers and leaders.”
