Karnataka polls: Facts at a glance

Assembly elections will be held in Karnataka on May 5. Here are some key facts.

Assembly elections will be held in Karnataka on May 5. Here are some key facts:

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* Assembly constituencies - 224

* Voters - 43 million (22 million men and 21 million women)

* Total candidates - 2948

* Women candidates - 170

* Constituency with maximum number of candidates - Bellary (29)

* Constituencies with minimum number of candidates - Yenkanamaradi and Mudhol (5 each)

* Parties - BJP, Congress, JD-S CPI, CPI-M, NCP-24, BSP

* Largest constituency (area wise) - Haliyal

* Polling stations - 52,034