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Electronic Voting machines (EVM) and voter-verified paper audit trail (VVPAT) units seen outside a polling station. (ANI)

Karnataka bypolls: Voting begins in Belgaum Lok Sabha seat, Maski, Basavakalyan

By hindustantimes.com | Written by Shankhyaneel Sarkar, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON APR 17, 2021 08:15 AM IST
Congress and BJP will go head-to-head in all 3 constituencies while JD(S) has limited itself to only Basavakalyan in the bypolls.
The bypoll, held on November 3, has been necessitated in Sira following the death of JD(S) MLA B Sathyanarayana in August.(Reuters)
The bypoll, held on November 3, has been necessitated in Sira following the death of JD(S) MLA B Sathyanarayana in August.(Reuters)

BJP wins Sira assembly seat in Karnataka for first time

By Press Trust of India | Posted by Shivani Kumar
UPDATED ON NOV 10, 2020 05:46 PM IST
C M Rajesh Gowda defeated his closest Congress rival T B Jayachandra, a six-time MLA and former minister, by a margin of over 12,000 votes, officials said.
Karnataka Chief minister BS Yediyurappa during an election campaign in support of BJP candidate from Rajrajeshwari Nagar constituency Munirathna Naidu (R), at Srinivas Nagar in Bengaluru.(PTI)
Karnataka Chief minister BS Yediyurappa during an election campaign in support of BJP candidate from Rajrajeshwari Nagar constituency Munirathna Naidu (R), at Srinivas Nagar in Bengaluru.(PTI)

Karnataka bypolls: BJP maintains lead in both seats

Press Trust of India | By Press Trust of India | Posted by Mallika Soni
PUBLISHED ON NOV 10, 2020 01:50 PM IST
The bypoll has been necessitated in Sira following the death of JD(S) MLA B Sathyanarayana in August, while R R Nagar seat here fell vacant due to disqualification of the then Congress MLA N Munirathna last year under anti-defection law.
Some exit polls had indicated that BJP will sweep RR Nagar and Sira bypolls.(PTI Photo)
Some exit polls had indicated that BJP will sweep RR Nagar and Sira bypolls.(PTI Photo)

Karnataka bypolls: Trends show BJP leading in both seats

Bengaluru | By Press Trust of India | Posted by Srivatsan K C
UPDATED ON NOV 10, 2020 12:16 PM IST
Votes polled in the November 3 bypolls to Sira in Tumakuru district and Rajarajeshwari Nagar (R R Nagar) in the city were taken up for counting at 8 am and the results are expected to be out by afternoon.
For chief minister BS Yediyurappa victories in one or both the constituencies would underscore the BJP’s continued dependence on his appeal in the state. (Photo@CMofKarnataka)
For chief minister BS Yediyurappa victories in one or both the constituencies would underscore the BJP’s continued dependence on his appeal in the state. (Photo@CMofKarnataka)

What BJP, Congress, JD(S) have at stake in Karnataka bypolls

Hindustan Times, Bengaluru | By Venkatesha Babu
UPDATED ON NOV 10, 2020 08:30 AM IST
The contest is in Sira and RR Nagar seats.
Announcing SP’s support to JDS its state president Robin Mathews said that SP would work towards ensuring the victory of JDS candidates in both Sira and RR Nagar constituencies. Mathews in a letter to state JDS president and former CM HD Kumaraswamy also conveyed the regards of Akhilesh Yadav to him.(AP PHOTO.)
Announcing SP’s support to JDS its state president Robin Mathews said that SP would work towards ensuring the victory of JDS candidates in both Sira and RR Nagar constituencies. Mathews in a letter to state JDS president and former CM HD Kumaraswamy also conveyed the regards of Akhilesh Yadav to him.(AP PHOTO.)

Samajwadi Party announces support for JD(S) ahead of Karnataka bypolls

Hindustan Times, Bengaluru | By Venkatesha Babu | Edited by Sohini Sarkar
UPDATED ON OCT 24, 2020 11:40 PM IST
The Sira seat fell vacant after sitting JD(S) legislator B Satyanarayana succumbed to Covid-19. JD(S) has fielded his wife Ammajamma to cash in on sympathy while Congress has fielded former minister T B Jayachandra who had lost to Satyanarayana in a close contest in the 2018 assembly elections
The Central Industrial Security Force contingent is also being deployed in the west division(File Photo (Representative Image))
The Central Industrial Security Force contingent is also being deployed in the west division(File Photo (Representative Image))

Karnataka bypolls: Paramilitary forces arrive in city

Bengaluru | By Press Trust of India | Posted by Nilavro Ghosh
PUBLISHED ON OCT 23, 2020 02:42 PM IST
The battle in the RR Nagar constituency, where bypolls will be held on November 3, has intensified with candidates and political parties trading allegations of poll code violations.
Taking special interest in ensuring BJP’s victory in K R Pete under which his birth place Bookanakere comes, Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa had deputed his son B Y Vijayendra to oversee the election-related activities in the constituency. (Photo @yschowdary)
Taking special interest in ensuring BJP’s victory in K R Pete under which his birth place Bookanakere comes, Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa had deputed his son B Y Vijayendra to oversee the election-related activities in the constituency. (Photo @yschowdary)

Karnataka bypolls: BJP opens maiden account in Vokkaliga bastion of Mandya

Bengaluru | By Press Trust of India
UPDATED ON DEC 09, 2019 04:27 PM IST
The Amit Shah-led party also opened its account in Chikkaballapura and Gokak assembly segments in the December five bypolls, the results of which were declared on Monday.
BS Yediyurappa, who came to power with a wafer-thin majority soon after, needed to win 6 out of the 15 seats to hold on to his chair. (Photo @BYVijayendra)
BS Yediyurappa, who came to power with a wafer-thin majority soon after, needed to win 6 out of the 15 seats to hold on to his chair. (Photo @BYVijayendra)

In 12/15 sweep in Karnataka bypoll, BJP also gets a seat it could never win

Hindustan Times, Bengaluru | By Venkatesha Babu
UPDATED ON AUG 03, 2020 02:35 AM IST
BS Yediyurappa, who came to power with a wafer-thin majority soon after, needed to win 6 out of the 15 seats to hold on to his chair.
Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa celebrates the bypoll results with his son BY Vijayendra.(ANI Photo)
Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa celebrates the bypoll results with his son BY Vijayendra.(ANI Photo)

Yediyurappa’s son thanks voters for ‘sweeter’ victory as BJP sweeps Karnataka bypolls

Hindustan Times, Bengaluru | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON DEC 09, 2019 12:42 PM IST
The JD(S), which ran the previous government along with Congress, is trailing in all the seats where is fielded its candidates.
Karnataka Congress leader DK Shivakumar(ANI Photo)
Karnataka Congress leader DK Shivakumar(ANI Photo)

‘Accept defeat’: Shivakumar as BJP leads in 12 of 15 seats in Karnataka bypolls

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON AUG 03, 2020 02:14 AM IST
Senior Congress leader DK Shivakumar on Monday accepted defeat in the Karnataka bypolls with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead in 12 of the 15 seats.
The Janata Dal (Secular) is focussing on three of the 15 seats in Karnataka where assembly bypolls will be held on December 5.(PTI)
The Janata Dal (Secular) is focussing on three of the 15 seats in Karnataka where assembly bypolls will be held on December 5.(PTI)

Karnataka bypolls: JD(S) focusing on 3 seats to ‘teach defectors a lesson’

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON NOV 28, 2019 12:49 AM IST
The party has named candidates in 12 of the 15 seats, and is backing an independent in the 13th seat, but the three seats of Hunsur, KR Pete and Mahalaxmi layout are the only ones where the party has decided to bring in heavyweight campaigners.
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has come under fire from Opposition parties who accused him of betraying the state’s interests in the river Mahadayi river dispute.(PTI)
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has come under fire from Opposition parties who accused him of betraying the state’s interests in the river Mahadayi river dispute.(PTI)

Mahadayi river dispute: Oppn dares Goa CM to campaign in Karnataka bypolls

Hindustan Times, Panaji | By Gerard de Souza
PUBLISHED ON NOV 18, 2019 07:10 PM IST
Opposition parties say Chief Minister Pramod Sardesai lacks clout to convince the BJP’s central leadership in Delhi about Goa’s case.
Karnataka chief minister BS Yediyurappa’s two months in charge have proved to be turbulent.(ANI PHOTO.)
Karnataka chief minister BS Yediyurappa’s two months in charge have proved to be turbulent.(ANI PHOTO.)

EC’s decision to defer Karnataka bypolls offers Yediyurappa little respite

Hindustan Times, Bengaluru | By Vikram Gopal
UPDATED ON SEP 29, 2019 10:16 PM IST
The by-elections are being held for 15 seats after rebels from the previous Congress-Janata Dal (Secular) coalition government were disqualified for helping oust the alliance from power.
File photo of election officials with EVMs. (ANI Photo)
File photo of election officials with EVMs. (ANI Photo)

Voting on 15 Karnataka assembly seats put off to Dec 5, says EC

Hindustan Times, Bengaluru | By Vikram Gopal
UPDATED ON SEP 27, 2019 10:46 PM IST
The bypolls were deferred first on Thursday after the Supreme Court decided to hear the petitions of the 17 former MLAs, whose disqualifications had necessitated the byelections.
The meeting of the state election committee was held here with Venugopal and other seniors present, and the Congress state leaders were an upbeat lot as they believed they had a chance to exact revenge against the 17 rebels, whose disqualifications had necessitated bypolls. (Photo @INCKarnataka)
The meeting of the state election committee was held here with Venugopal and other seniors present, and the Congress state leaders were an upbeat lot as they believed they had a chance to exact revenge against the 17 rebels, whose disqualifications had necessitated bypolls. (Photo @INCKarnataka)

Shouting matches mar Congress meet to select candidates for Karnataka bypolls

Hindustan Times, Bengaluru | By Vikram Gopal
UPDATED ON SEP 27, 2019 11:10 AM IST
Soon after the meeting began, there was a shouting match between former MP KH Muniyappa, who had won the Kolar Lok Sabha constituency for seven consecutive terms till 2019, and former chief minister Siddaramaiah.
The Election Commission’s stand was conveyed to the top court during Thursday’s hearing(HT file photo)
The Election Commission’s stand was conveyed to the top court during Thursday’s hearing(HT file photo)

Will defer bypolls to 15 Karnataka assembly seats, Election Commission to SC on petition by disqualified MLAs

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Bhadra Sinha
UPDATED ON SEP 26, 2019 06:32 PM IST
The disqualified legislators had petitioned the Supreme Court that they should be allowed to contest the by-elections in the state - the last date for filing nominations is Monday - or the by-polls should be deferred.
HT Image
HT Image

Karnataka bypolls: With decks almost cleared for rebels, parties look to finalise names

Hindustan Times, Bengaluru | By Vikram Gopal
UPDATED ON SEP 24, 2019 09:38 PM IST
On Monday the EC clarified in court that Kumar’s order that stopped them entering the House would deprive the rebels of their right.
H D Kumaraswamy with Congress leader Siddaramaiah.(PTI PHOTO.)
H D Kumaraswamy with Congress leader Siddaramaiah.(PTI PHOTO.)

A song’s lyrics spark bitter fight between Siddaramaiah, Kumaraswamy

Hindustan Times, Bengaluru | By Vikram Gopal
UPDATED ON SEP 24, 2019 10:10 PM IST
The unease that exists between the former alliance partners ever since the fall of the coalition government in July has now come out in the open with the announcement of bypolls for the 15 Assembly constituencies, in which both parties will contest alone.
Former prime minister and JD(S) National President HD Devegowda with former chief minister Siddaramaiah and Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy in Bengaluru, on Oct 20, 2018.(PTI File Photo)
Former prime minister and JD(S) National President HD Devegowda with former chief minister Siddaramaiah and Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy in Bengaluru, on Oct 20, 2018.(PTI File Photo)

Warning bells for BJP before 2019? The larger message in Karnataka bypolls

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Roshan Kishore
UPDATED ON NOV 07, 2018 12:31 PM IST
The results will definitely provide a boost to the Congress-JD(S) alliance in the state. But it is important to note that except in Ballari Lok Sabha seat, incumbents have been re-elected in the other four seats.
Shrikant Kulkarni of the BJP, who lost out by less than 3,000 votes in May, was up against Anand Nyamgouda from Congress.(HT Photo)
Shrikant Kulkarni of the BJP, who lost out by less than 3,000 votes in May, was up against Anand Nyamgouda from Congress.(HT Photo)

Karnataka bypolls: Congress’ Anand Nyamgouda wins Jamkhandi

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON NOV 06, 2018 01:20 PM IST
Karnataka bypolls: Jamkhandi saw an increased turnout with 77.17% of electors exercising their franchise, against 75.51% in May.
The by-election to the Ballari Lok Sabha seat saw a pitched battle with both the Bharatiya Janata Party and the ruling Congress-Janata Dal(Secular) alliance going all out to capture the seat.(HT File Photo)
The by-election to the Ballari Lok Sabha seat saw a pitched battle with both the Bharatiya Janata Party and the ruling Congress-Janata Dal(Secular) alliance going all out to capture the seat.(HT File Photo)

Karnataka bypolls 2018 results: Ballari, BJP fort for 15 years, crumbles with Congress-JD(S) big win

Karnataka | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON NOV 06, 2018 10:36 PM IST
Karnataka bypolls: The bypoll in Ballari took place following the resignation of BJP’s sitting Lok Sabha member B Sreeramulu after he won the assembly election from Molkalmuru in Chitradurga district. The Congress-JD(S) combine put up a tough fight.
Former Prime Minister of India and Janata Dal (Secular) president H D Devegowda shakes hand with the former chief minister of Karnataka and Congress leader Siddaramaiah as the two parties decide to contest the coming parliamentary and assembly polls jointly (File Photo)(HT Photo)
Former Prime Minister of India and Janata Dal (Secular) president H D Devegowda shakes hand with the former chief minister of Karnataka and Congress leader Siddaramaiah as the two parties decide to contest the coming parliamentary and assembly polls jointly (File Photo)(HT Photo)

Karnataka bypolls 2018 results: Shivaramegowda of JD(S) defeats BJP’s Siddaramaiah in Mandya

Hindustan Times, Bengaluru | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON NOV 06, 2018 01:24 PM IST
Mandya saw the lowest voter turnout at 53.93%, down from 71.41% in 2014, in all the parliamentary and assembly seats, where bypolls were held on Saturday.
Former chief minister and Karnataka BJP President BS Yeddyurappa, senior state leaders KS Eshwarappa and Sadananda Gowda with party candidate for Shimoga Lok Sabha seat Raghvendra join hands to show unity during an election rally in Shivamogga on October 31.(PTI Photo)
Former chief minister and Karnataka BJP President BS Yeddyurappa, senior state leaders KS Eshwarappa and Sadananda Gowda with party candidate for Shimoga Lok Sabha seat Raghvendra join hands to show unity during an election rally in Shivamogga on October 31.(PTI Photo)

Karnataka bypolls 2018: In Shivamogga, BJP scrapes through to bag its only win

Vikram Gopal, Hindustan Times, Bengaluru | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON NOV 06, 2018 10:34 PM IST
Karnataka Bypoll Results 2018: The bypoll was necessitated as state BJP chief Yeddyurappa had vacated the Shimoga seat after he was elected to the assembly from the Shikaripura seat.
Karnataka chief minister HD Kumaraswamy’s wife Anitha Kumaraswamy is the JD(S) candidate from Ramanagaram constituency.(Burhaan Kinu/ HT Photo)
Karnataka chief minister HD Kumaraswamy’s wife Anitha Kumaraswamy is the JD(S) candidate from Ramanagaram constituency.(Burhaan Kinu/ HT Photo)

Karnataka bypolls 2018: CM Kumaraswamy’s wife wins Ramanagaram by 1.09 lakh votes

Hindustan Times | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON NOV 06, 2018 01:06 PM IST
Karnataka By-elections 2018: Anitha Kumaraswamy, chief minister HD Kumaraswamy’s wife, was the Janata Dal (Secular) candidate in Ramanagara.
Former prime minsiter and JD(S) president HD Devegowda (right) with former chief minister Siddaramaiah (centre) and Karnataka chief minister HD Kumaraswamy during a joint press conference in Bengaluru.(PTI File Photo)
Former prime minsiter and JD(S) president HD Devegowda (right) with former chief minister Siddaramaiah (centre) and Karnataka chief minister HD Kumaraswamy during a joint press conference in Bengaluru.(PTI File Photo)

Karnataka bypolls results: It’s 4:1 for ruling alliance, Congress says ‘teaser for 2019’

Hindustan Times, Bengaluru | By Vikram Gopal
UPDATED ON NOV 06, 2018 04:45 PM IST
The by-elections to three Lok Sabha and two assembly seats are seen as a crucial test for the Congress-JD(S) alliance, forged after state elections in May this year to keep out single largest party BJP.
Protests marred voting at Haraginadoni village in Ballari as women staged a demonstration holding empty pots and boycotted the Lok Sabha by-elections Saturday.(HT File Photo)
Protests marred voting at Haraginadoni village in Ballari as women staged a demonstration holding empty pots and boycotted the Lok Sabha by-elections Saturday.(HT File Photo)

Villagers protest against insufficient water supply, boycott Lok Sabha bypoll in Karnataka’s Ballari

Ballari | By Press Trust of India
PUBLISHED ON NOV 03, 2018 09:01 PM IST
The villagers in Haraginadoni village of Karnataka’s Ballari had been cautioning the district authorities for the past three-four days that unless their water requirements were met, they would not vote.
Karnataka CM HD Kumarswamy with Congress leader Siddaramaiah.(Arijit Sen/HT File Photo)
Karnataka CM HD Kumarswamy with Congress leader Siddaramaiah.(Arijit Sen/HT File Photo)

Karnataka bypolls 2018: Voting for two assembly, three Lok Sabha seats concludes

Hindustan Times, Bengaluru | By Vikram Gopal
UPDATED ON NOV 03, 2018 07:20 PM IST
Karnataka bypolls 2018: Congress, JD(S) and BJP have turned to family members of leaders to contest the assembly and Lok Sabha bypolls in Karnataka.
Bypolls are set to be held for three Lok Sabha and two state assembly constituency on November 3 and counting of votes will be on November 6. (HT File Photo)(HT)
Bypolls are set to be held for three Lok Sabha and two state assembly constituency on November 3 and counting of votes will be on November 6. (HT File Photo)(HT)

Karnataka bypolls to influence assembly elections in 5 states, says Kumaraswamy

Bengaluru | By Vikram Gopal
UPDATED ON OCT 24, 2018 01:31 PM IST
The chief minister emphasised that the bypolls in the state would lay down a marker for the general elections next year.
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