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LIVE Updates | Karnataka Assembly Polls: Voting Ends, 65.59% Recorded Till 5 Pm
Karnataka Assembly Elections Voting 2023: Both the ruling BJP and Opposition Congress are hopeful of their victory in the high-stakes assembly polls in Karnataka. JDS, however, remains hopeful of playing the role of `kingmaker` after the results are announced on Saturday.
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Karnataka Assembly Polls 2023 Live: Ex-PM Deve Gowda arrives in chopper to cast vote
Former Prime Minister and veteran Janata Dal-Secular (JD-S) leader H.D. Deve Gowda landed aboard a helicopter on Wednesday in Paduvalahippe village near Holenarasipur town in Karnataka's Hassan district to vote.
Karnataka Polls 2023 Live: Javagal Srinath casts his vote
Javagal Srinath, the election ambassador for the Mysuru district in these elections, urged people to come out and vote, saying it would be good for the country's democracy.
Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023 Live: Total turnout till 3 PM
Voter turnout picked up momentum and crossed the 50 per cent mark by 3 pm on Wednesday, in polling to elect representatives to the 224-member Karnataka legislative assembly. The total voter turnout across the state stood at 52.18 per cent, with almost one more hour left for polling to end at 6 pm.
Karnataka Assembly Election Updates: Congress Rules Out Post-Poll Alliance With JDS
Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar dismisses a post-poll alliance with Janata Dal (S) expressing confidence that his party will get an absolute majority in the 224-seat assembly. “Here the issue is price rise, corruption, good governance and development. There are no chances of alliance with JD(S). We will form the government on our own,” Shivakumar told reporters after casting his vote here in elections to Karnataka Legislative Assembly.
Karnataka Elections Updates: Ex-PM HD Devegowda Casts His Vote
JD(S) chief and former Prime Minister HD Devegowda casts his vote at a polling booth in Hassan.
Karnataka Elections Updates: Kannada Actor Daali Dhananjaya, Family Cast Their Votes
Kannada actor Daali Dhananjaya and his family cast their votes in Kalenahalli Village of Arsikere.
Karnataka Elections Latest Updates: 37.25% Turnout Till 1 PM
According to the latest Election Commission figures, around 37.25% voter turnout has been recorded till 1 PM in Karnataka. Both - the ruling BJP and Opposition Congress are hopeful of their victory in the high-stakes assembly polls here. JDS, however, is confident of playing the role of 'kingmaker' after the results are announced on Saturday.
Karnataka Assembly Polls: Kannada Celebs Cast Vote
Kannada actor Shiva Rajkumar and his wife and Congress leader Geetha Shivarajkumar cast their votes today. Sons of veteran Kannada actor Ravichandran - Manoranjan and Vikram also cast their votes.
Karnataka Elections 2023: DK Shivakumar Drives Auto On Polling Day
Karnataka Congress president and party's candidate from Kanakpura DK Shivakumar drives an auto in the constituency. He earlier cast his vote and said that there is no chance of the BJP retaining power this time.
Karnataka Elections Voting 2023: Mallikarjun Kharge Casts Vote In His Home Turf Kalaburagi
Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge and his wife Radhabai Kharge cast their votes at a polling booth in Kalaburagi.
Karnataka Elections 2023 Voting Updates: Congress Will Get 130-135 Seats, Says Kharge
Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge has claimed that Congress will win the election with a thumping majority. We will get more than 130-135 seats, Kharge says in Kalaburagi.
Karnataka Elections 2023 Voting Updates: Karnataka Minister CC Patil Casts Vote
Karnataka Minister CC Patil and his family members cast their votes in the Gadag Assembly segment.
Karnataka Elections Latest Voting Updates: Kumaraswamy Casts Vote In Ramanagara
Former Karnataka CM & JDS leader HD Kumaraswamy casts his vote for Karnataka Assembly Elections at a polling booth in Ramanagara
Karnataka Assembly Elections Latest Updates: 20.99% Voter Turnout Till 11 AM
According to the Election Commission data, nearly 20.99% voter turnout has been recorded till 11 AM in Karnataka.
Karnataka Elections 2023 Voting Updates: 'High Command Will Decide New Karnataka CM', Says Ramalinga Reddy
"We will get a clear majority with more than 125 seats. There are 2-3 people (for the CM post) but High Command and MLAs will decide," says Ramalinga Reddy, Karnataka Congress working president.
Karnataka Elections 2023 Voting Updates: Congress Getting Tremendous Response, Says 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
Karnataka Elections 2023 Voting Updates: People From All Castes Voting For Me, Says Shettar
"Very good response from the people. There is an undercurrent. People from all castes, everybody is working and voting for me. Congress & Jagadish Shettar will get elected with a huge margin," says former Karnataka CM and Congress candidate from Hubli-Dharwad-Central, Jagadish Shettar
Karnataka Elections 2023 Voting Updates: Vote For Good Governance, Shobha Karandlaje To Voters
"Voters should come to polling booths and vote in high percentage and bring a good government," says Union Minister & BJP leader Shobha Karandlaje
Karnataka Elections 2023 Voting Updates: Tejasvi Surya Casts Vote, Takes Dig At Congress
BJP MP Tejasvi Surya casts his vote for Karnataka Elections 2023, at a polling booth in Bengaluru. "Karnataka which is the land of Bajrang Bali will answer all these things on 13th May. We welcome DK Shivakumar and Congress party offering prayers to LPG cylinders, we are happy that Congress is doing some kind of puja at least," says BJP MP.
Karnataka Elections 2023 Voting Updates: Congress Workers Garland LPG Gas Cylinder
Congress workers garland an LPG gas cylinder and burn incense sticks near it, in Bengaluru's Rajarajeshwari Nagar area.
Karnataka Elections 2023 Voting Updates: Congress Will Win 141 Seats, Says DK Shivakumar
Karnataka Congress president and party's candidate from Kanakapura, DK Shivakumar says "...Today young voters have a great opportunity...They will vote for a change...They know about the price rise & corruption in the state. I am sure they will go for a change and give us 141 seats. I am confident that Congress party will form the Govt."
Karnataka Elections 2023 Voting Latest News: Highest Polling In Udupi, Lowest In Chamarajanagar
The highest percentage was in the coastal district of Udupi (13.28%) and the lowest in Chamarajanagar district (5.75%) till 9 am, according to the EC.
Karnataka Elections 2023 Voting Latest News: Vote For '40% Commission' Free Govt, Rahul Gandhi Urges Voters
Asking people to vote in large numbers, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said 'Let's build a 40-per cent-commission-free government' as he also asked the people to vote for women's rights, youth employment, and betterment of the poor'.
Karnataka Elections 2023 Voting Latest News: Siddaganga Mutt Seer Casts Vote
Siddalinga Swami of Siddaganga mutt casts his vote for Karnataka elections at a polling booth in Tumakuru.
Karnataka Elections 2023 Voting Latest News: 8.21% Voter Turnout Till 9 AM
Voter turnout is 8.21% in the first two hours of polling in Karnataka Assembly polls, says Election Commission
Karnataka Polling Latest News: Vote For A Change, DK Shivakumar Urges Voters
Karnataka Congress president and party's candidate from Kanakapura, DK Shivakumar says "...Today young voters have a great opportunity...They will vote for a change...They know about the price rise & corruption in the state. I am sure they will go for a change and give us 141 seats. I am confident that Congress party will form the Govt."
Karnataka Elections 2023 Voting Latest News: Voter Turnout In Bellary Till 9 AM
Here are the polling percentage till 9 AM in five constituencies of the Bellary district
91-Kampli - 11.54 %
92-Siraguppa-9.53 %
93-Ballari Rural- 8.54 %
94-Ballari City- 7.26 %
95-Sandur-5.90 %
Ballari District average - 8.554 %
Karnataka Elections 2023 Voting Latest News: DK Shivakumar Visits Temple In Ramanagara
Karnataka Congress president and party's candidate from Kanakapura, DK Shivakumar offers prayers at Sri Kenkeramma Temple in Kanakapura, Ramanagara. His brother and party MP DK Suresh is also with him.
Karnataka Elections 2023 Voting Latest News: RSS Leader Dattatreya Hosabale Casts Vote
RSS General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale casts his vote for Karnataka Assembly Elections
Karnataka Elections 2023 Voting Latest News: Will Win By Record Margins, Says CM Bommai
Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai speaks to the media after casting his vote. "I've voted and done my duty towards democracy. It's a privilege to vote in my constituency. I will win by a record margin. People of Karnataka will vote for positive development and BJP will get a comfortable majority," CM says.
Karnataka Elections 2023 Voting Latest News: CM Basavaraj Bommai Casts Vote
Karnataka CM and BJP candidate from Shiggaon Assembly constituency, Basavaraj Bommai casts his vote at a polling booth in Shiggaon.
Karnataka Elections 2023 Latest News: Infosys Founder Narayana Murthy Casts Vote
"It is the responsibility of the elders to sit down with youngsters and advise them why voting is important. That's what my parents did," says Infosys founder Narayana Murthy
Karnataka Elections 2023 Latest News: Nandan Nilekani Casts His Vote
Infosys Co-founder Nandan Nilekani casts his vote at a polling booth in Koramangala, Bengaluru.
Karnataka Elections Live: 'Modi Magic Will Give BJP Absolute Majority'
“Modi’s magic will give us an absolute majority. We will win at least 130 seats in this election. Not only the Lingayat community, but all other castes are also with BJP. Congress will lose the election very badly,” says BJP leader BY Vijayendra
Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023 Latest News: Karnataka Will Vote For BJP, Hopes BSY
"I request all people to cast their votes as early as possible. I am 100% sure they will vote in favour of the BJP. More than 75-80% will support BJP. We will win 130-135 seats," says Former Karnataka CM and senior BJP leader BS Yediyurappa
Karnataka Elections 2023 Latest News: Time To Bring In Strong Govt, Says Priyanka Gandhi
"As the polling for the assembly elections begins, I urge all my sisters and brothers in Karnataka to go out there and vote for change. It’s time to bring in a strong, development-oriented and capable government that works tirelessly to make your lives better'' tweets Priyanka Gandhi.
Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023 Latest News: CM Bommai Confident Of Victory
"I am very happy with the way our party conducted the campaign and the way people have reacted. I appeal to people to come and vote for the development of Karnataka," says Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai.
Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023 Latest News: Kannada Actress Amulya Casts Her Votes
Kannada actress Amulya and her husband cast their votes at a polling booth in RR Nagar, Bengaluru.
Karnataka Elections 2023 Latest News: Karnataka Minister Ashwath Narayan Casts His Vote
Karnataka Minister CN Ashwath Narayan casts his vote at a polling booth in Bengaluru. "I request all people to come and cast their votes," he says.
Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023 Latest News: FM Sitharaman Arrives To Cast Her Vote
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman arrives at a polling booth in Bengaluru to cast her vote in Karnataka.
Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023 Latest News: Kharge Welcomes First-Time Voters In Karnataka
Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge says the people of Karnataka have decided that they shall choose a progressive, transparent & welfare-oriented government. "Today, it is time to vote in large numbers. We welcome our first-time voters to participate in this democratic process for a better future," he tweeted.
Karnataka Elections 2023 Latest News: Vote For Beautiful Karnataka, Says Prakash Raj
"We've to vote against communal politics. We need Karnataka to be beautiful," says Actor Prakash Raj after casting his vote.
Karnataka Elections 2023 Latest News: PM Modi Urges Voters To Vote In Large Numbers
PM Modi has urged the people of Karnataka, particularly young and first-time voters to vote in large numbers and ''enrich the festival of democracy.''
Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023 Latest News: Actor Prakash Raj Arrives To Cast Vote
Actor Prakash Raj arrives at the polling booth in St. Joseph’s School in Shanti Nagar, Bengaluru to cast his vote for Karnataka Assembly Election.
Karnataka Elections 2023 Latest News: BSY Urges Voters to Vote For Bright Future of India
"I request all the voters of the country, especially the youth and women who are voting for the first time, to vote without fail and participate in this celebration of democracy. I hereby request everyone to cast their votes without fail for the bright future of the country and all-round development," tweeted former CM BS Yediyurappa ahead of polling.
Karnataka Legislative Assembly Elections 2023 Latest News: Voting Begins
Voting to elect a new 224-member state assembly has begun in Karnataka amid tight security.
Karnataka Legislative Assembly Elections 2023 Latest News: Amit Shah Appeals To Voters
Union Home Minister Amit Shah urges people in Karnataka to come out in large numbers to vote for "good governance, development and prosperity in the state". "Your one vote can ensure a pro-people and pro-progress govt that will continue to take the state to newer heights," he tweeted.
Karnataka Legislative Assembly Elections 2023 Latest News: Stage Set For Voting
Preparations are underway at a polling booth in Dollars Colony, Bengaluru ahead of voting for the Assembly polls. Voting for the single-phase election for 224 members State Legislative Assembly will begin at 7 AM.
Karnataka Elections 2023 Latest News: BJP Hopes To Script History, Congress Eyes A Comeback
The BJP, which faces anti-incumbency, is looking to script history by retaining its southern citadel for a second term, while Congress is hoping to make a comeback in the state. Janata Dal (S), like in the last election, is expecting to become the kingmaker.
Karnataka Legislative Assembly Elections 2023 Latest News: Voting Amid Tight Security
Voting will be held amid tight security arrangements put in place by the Election Commission in Karnataka today. Nearly 84,119 police officers and 58,500 CAPF police personnel have been deployed on duty to ensure fair and free polling today. 185 Interstate Border Check-posts are on high alert by the Police and other personnel.
Karnataka Legislative Assembly Elections 2023 Latest News: Voting Across 58,545 Polling Stations
According to the Election Commission, polling is scheduled to be held across 58,545 polling stations including auxiliary polling stations in Karnataka today.
Karnataka Legislative Assembly Elections 2023 Latest News: 2,615 Candidates In The Fray
Voting will be held for 224 assembly constituencies in Karnataka with 2,615 candidates in the fray.
Karnataka Legislative Assembly Elections 2023 Latest News: Voting To Start At 7 AM
According to the Election Commission of India, the voting for Karnataka assembly elections will take place from 7 AM to 6 PM today. The majority mark to form the government is 113 seats.
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Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar has made an appeal to the 5.3 crore registered electors in Karnataka, particularly the 11.7 lakh first-time voters, to participate enthusiastically in the polling scheduled for Wednesday.
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A day before Karnataka goes to the polls, all Congress candidates signed a "solemn pledge" on Tuesday to deliver on the "five guarantees" promised by the party to the people of the state if voted to power. The Congress party, its president Mallikarjun Kharge and former president Rahul Gandhi on their Twitter accounts shared the pledge signed by all the 223 candidates that the five guarantees -- Yuva Nidhi, Anna Bhagya, Gruha Jyothi, Uchita Prayana and Gruha Lakshmi -- will be implemented once the party comes to power.
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Amid an uproar over the Congress poll manifesto promise of banning Bajrang Dal if voted to power in Karnataka, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje on Tuesday chanted 'Jai Shri Ram' at the Vir Anjaneya temple in Bengaluru.
The Union Minister was accompanied by several other women at the temple, a day ahead of polls in the State. Meanwhile, Karnataka Chief M Basavaraj Bommai and his supporters recited Hanuman Chalisa at Hanuman Mandir in Hubbali's Vijay Nagar today.
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Congress leader Siddaramaiah on Tuesday expressed confidence that the people of Karnataka would vote for the Congress and remove the BJP government in the assembly election on May 10.
"I think people will change the current govt and will bring the Congress govt. People are very enthusiastic to vote for Congress party," said former Karnataka CM, Siddaramaiah while speaking to media on Tuesday.Karnataka Elections 2023
Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Tuesday requested the people of Karnataka to vote for development, progress and efficient governance. Expressing his confidence, CM Bommai told ANI that the people of Karnataka have already decided to vote for BJP. "I once again request the entire people of Karnataka to vote for development, vote for progress and vote to make Karnataka a strong vibrant, economic, social, educational and health-wise very strong state and also vote for efficient governance", he said.
Live Updates | 'Corruption Has Reached Frightening Levels': Congress Shares Ksca Letter With Karnataka's People
With few hours left for the crucial Karnataka Assembly elections, the Congress on Tuesday shared ae fresh letter by the Karnataka State Contractors Association (KSCA) to the people of the state and hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not responding to their previous letter over their pleas of alleged 40 per cent commission demanded by the state government. Sharing the letter, Congress General Secretary and communication in-charge Jairam Ramesh said: "The Karnataka State Contractors Association has written another letter - this time to the voters. PM Modi never replied to their pleas against the BJP`s 40 per cent Commission government. Tomorrow the people of Karnataka will reply for him."
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In a last-ditch effort to woo the people for the May 10 polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday appealed to Karnataka voters to come out in large numbers and vote for BJP in the state. "Your dreams are my dreams. Elect a majority BJP government in the state," he said. In a special address to the voters of the southern state, where BJP is seeking re-election, the Prime Minister insisted that the BJP government should be elected for more progress and to make Karnataka a number one state in terms of economy. He released a 8.25 minute-video on social media handle in which he can be heard saying "You have always blessed me. The blessings of Karnataka people are equivalent to God`s blessings," he said.
Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023 Latest News: Rs 375 Crore Seized Ahead Of May 10 Polls, Says ECI
The Election Commission of India has said that total seizures of Rs 375 crore have been made during the run-up to the May 10 Karnataka Assembly polls, while the Enforcement Directorate (ED) attached assets worth Rs 288 crore after the imposition of Model Code of Conduct in the southern state. The poll panel made the revelations a day after the campaigning ended on May 8.
Karnataka Assembly Polls 2023 Latest News: Goa Govt Declares Holiday On May 10
The BJP government in Goa has declared May 10 as a paid holiday, which will also cover private establishments and industrial workers in view of voting for the Assembly polls scheduled in neighbouring Karnataka. The Goa government has issued a notification in this regard on Monday. The holiday has been extended to government servants and also those working in private establishments including industrial workers, it said.
Karnataka Assembly Polls 2023 Latest News: EC Notice To BJP Over Ad Against Congress
The poll panel has issued a notice to the BJP asking it to provide "verifiable and traceable" facts by Tuesday evening regarding its newspaper advertisement describing the Congress as "the most corrupt party in the world". The poll body served a notice to the Karnataka BJP over its advertisement after Congress approached the poll panel.
Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023 Latest Updates: 9,125 Rallies, 1,377 Roadshows By BJP
The BJP, which is trying to create history by retaining power in Karnataka by beating the anti-incumbency factor, conducted 9,125 rallies and 1,377 roadshows in the state. BJP leaders, during the campaigning, paid a visit to 311 temples and mutts. The party also organised 3,166 public campaigns and 9,077 public meetings.
Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023 Latest News: Explain Sonia's 'Karnataka Sovereignty' Remark, EC To Congress
The apex poll panel has asked Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge to clarify Sonia Gandhi's 'Karnataka sovereignty' remark after the ruling BKP filed a complaint against the latter. In its complaint, the BJP has urged the EC to issue directions for the registration of an FIR against her over the use of the word "sovereignty".
Karnataka Legislative Assembly Elections 2023 Latest News: PM Modi's Appeal To Voters Ahead Of May 10 Polls
PM Modi has urged the voters in Karnataka to turn out in large numbers to cast their votes on May 10. In a video posted on Bharatiya Janata Party's official Twitter handle, PM Modi said, "The dream of every Kannadiga is my own dream. Your resolution is my resolution." Lauding the 3.5-year term of the double-engine government in Karnataka, PM Modi said, "BJP government's decisive, focused and futuristic approach is contributing significantly to Karnataka's economy." READ DETAILS
Karnataka Legislative Assembly Elections 2023 Latest News: Intense Campaigning By Political Bigwigs
Top political leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi and several others campaigned hard to lure voters in Karnataka ahead of the single-phase voting on May 10.
Karnataka Legislative Assembly Elections 2023 Latest News: Triangular Contest Between BJP, Congress & JDS
The southern state of Karnataka is witnessing a direct trtriangular electoral contest between the ruling party BJP, Congress and the Janata Dal-Secular for May 10 Assembly Elections 2023.
Karnataka Legislative Assembly Elections 2023 Latest News: High-Voltage Campaigning Ends, Voting On May 10
High-voltage election campaigning in the BJP-ruled southern state of Karnataka ended on Monday. The single-phase voting be held for 224 Assembly constituencies on May 10. The majority mark to form the government is 113 seats.
NEW DELHI/ BENGALURU: Karnataka Congress president DK Shivakumar has dismissed a post-poll alliance with Janata Dal (Secular) expressing confidence that his party will get an absolute majority in the 224-seat assembly. Earlier, ex-Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah said that this will be his last election. Congress president Malliakurjun Kharge too claimed that his party will get around 130-135 seats in the keenly contested Karnataka Assembly Elections. According to the latest Election Commission figures, around 37.25% voter turnout has been recorded till 1 PM in Karnataka where polling is underway since morning amid tight security.
Riding high on the ''Modi wave'', the ruling BJP is confident of getting an absolute majority in the 224-member Karnataka assembly. JDS, however, remains hopeful of playing the role of 'kingmaker' after the results are announced on Saturday.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, top Karnataka Ministers including CM Basavaraj Bommai, state's Home Minister CN Ashwath Narayan, K Sudhakar, Infosys founder Narayana Murthy and actors Prakash Raj and Amulya were among those who cast their votes shortly after the polling began in Karnataka.
PM Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and others earlier appealed to voters to vote in large numbers in Karnataka and celebrate the ''festival of democracy.'' Polling across 224 assembly constituencies began at 7 AM and will continue at 6 PM. The counting of votes will take place on May 13. The majority mark to form the government is 113 seats.
In the outgoing 224-member Assembly, the BJP has 116 MLAs, Congress 69, JD(S) 29, BSP one, Independents two, Speaker one and vacant six. The high-octane assembly election campaign was marked by a plummeting level of public discourse and grew increasingly shrill over the Bajrang Dal issue. The state saw top political leaders, including PM Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Priyanka Gandhi among others campaigning hard to lure voters ahead of the voting in the poll-bound state.