Karnataka Polls: The outcomes will likely be declared on Saturday.
Voting is underway in Karnataka to elect members to the 224-seat meeting. It started at 7 am and proceed until 6 pm. The BJP is hoping for one more straight time period whereas the Congress is banking on the states’ revolving door pattern. The JDS, which has its bastion over 61 seats, might play spoiler. The Karnataka election outcomes will likely be declared on Saturday.
Listed below are the LIVE updates on Karnataka Elections 2023:
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“Voters have been assisted by allocating kids’s play space at polling station 51 and 52 of Mohammedia School in Bellary Rural Constituency,” tweeted Chief Electoral Officer of Karnataka.
As you step out of your houses at this time to forged your vote, bear in mind the facility your vote has to rewrite the long run for our state.
Keep in mind to vote for progress.
Keep in mind to vote for corruption free future.Keep in mind to vote for a powerful, safe Karnataka- Identical to I did! pic.twitter.com/VbIyYKr2Ro
– DK Shivakumar (@DKShivakumar) Might 10, 2023
#WATCH | “There’s a super response from the voters. I’ll get greater than 60 % of the votes. Congress will type the federal government by itself. I’m not going to retire however I cannot contest elections. That is my final election,” says Former Karnataka CM and Congress chief… pic.twitter.com/ZVdz5o9gIW
– ANI (@ANI) Might 10, 2023
#WATCH | #KarnatakaElection | Former cricketer Javagal Srinath forged his vote at a polling station in Mysuru.
He says, “…I request folks to come back, vote & select a very good chief for good democracy. I additionally voted…We should take part in democracy…” pic.twitter.com/RRDGX9l8W3
– ANI (@ANI) Might 10, 2023
#WATCH | Senior Karnataka BJP chief KS Eshwarappa says, “Nationalist Muslims, nationalist Christians and Hinudutvawadis are all voting for BJP. We’ll get greater than 140 seats in Karnataka.”#KarnatakaElectionpic.twitter.com/guUEKF88BR
– ANI (@ANI) Might 10, 2023
#WATCH | “No possibilities, we’ll type the federal government on our personal,” says Karnataka Congress president DK Shivakumar when requested concerning the potentialities of a post-poll alliance with JDS pic.twitter.com/jQGowmgaZT
– ANI (@ANI) Might 10, 2023
Karnataka Sees 8.26% Turnout In First 2 Hours Of Polling
A voter turnout of 8.26% was recorded within the first two hours of polling in Karnataka Legislative Meeting elections at this time, in accordance with Election Fee knowledge. The best share was within the coastal district of Udupi (13.28%) and the bottom in Chamarajanagar district (5.75%) until 9 am. Voting for the 224-member Meeting started at 7 am and can go on until 6 pm. The principle electoral struggle is between the ruling BJP, Congress and Janata Dal (Secular) led by former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda. (PTI)
“Youngster care centres organized throughout all polling stations in Haveri district within the ongoing #KarnatakaAssemblyElection2023.ECI dedicated to make sure #NoVoterToBeLeftBehind,” tweeted Election Fee.
#WATCH | #KarnatakaAssemblyElection2023 | “Superb response from the folks. There’s an undercurrent. Individuals from all castes, everyone is working and voting for me. Congress & Jagadish Shettar will get elected with an enormous margin,” says former Karnataka CM and Congress… pic.twitter.com/FZhSHzTJ8k
– ANI (@ANI) Might 10, 2023
“‘Sakhi sales space’ an all-women-managed polling station, units an instance of ladies empowerment. We urge all ladies voters to step out and forged their beneficial vote in #KarnatakaAssemblyElections2023. Complete 996 such cubicles are arrange in #Karnataka,” tweeted Election Fee.
Photograph: Twitter/ECISVEEP
Photograph: Twitter/ECISVEEP
“Enthusiastic first-time voters flaunting their inked finger at a selfie level in 125-Chikkamagalur AC in #Karnataka. Go and expertise the enjoyment of voting,” tweeted the Election Fee of India.
Polling officers welcoming PwD voters with a rose at a polling station in Nimbekaipura within the ongoing #KarnatakaAssemblyElections2023
All facilitation like wheelchairs, volunteers, signages are being supplied at polling stations.
Dont wait, #GoVote in competition of democracy! pic.twitter.com/4d5tQqs5Z3
– Election Fee of India #SVEEP (@ECISVEEP) Might 10, 2023
Karnataka Data 7.8% Turnout Until 9 AM
Karnataka, the place voting started at 7 am, recorded 7.8% turnout until 9 am.
#WATCH | I’ve voted and finished my responsibility in the direction of democracy. It is a privilege to vote in my constituency. I’ll win by a report margin. Individuals of Karnataka will vote for optimistic growth and BJP will get a snug majority,” says Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai… pic.twitter.com/4rumkWTJ7i
– ANI (@ANI) Might 10, 2023
#WATCH | Karnataka Congress president and occasion’s candidate from Kanakapura, DK Shivakumar says “…At this time younger voters have an important alternative…They may vote for a change…They know concerning the value rise & corruption within the state. I’m positive they are going to go for a change and provides… pic.twitter.com/Hd4jYlNA0W
– ANI (@ANI) Might 10, 2023
#WATCH | #KarnatakaElections | Karnataka Congress president and occasion’s candidate from Kanakapura, DK Shivakumar presents prayers at Sri Kenkeramma Temple in Kanakapura, Ramanagara.
His brother and occasion MP DK Suresh can be with him. pic.twitter.com/mWII5XkgMJ
– ANI (@ANI) Might 10, 2023
#WATCH | Union Minister and BJP MP from Dharwad constituency, Pralhad Joshi, arrives at a polling sales space in Hubballi to forged his vote for #KarnatakaAssemblyElection2023
“I am joyful that individuals are celebrating this competition of democracy in a giant manner. Individuals are to carry… pic.twitter.com/dKzm3o6va8
– ANI (@ANI) Might 10, 2023
#WATCH | “It’s the duty of the elders to sit down down with kids and advise them why voting is vital. That is what my dad and mom did,” says Infosys founder Narayana Murthy#KarnatakaElectionspic.twitter.com/k5zcpN3UQN
– ANI (@ANI) Might 10, 2023
#WATCH | “I request all folks to forged their votes as early as doable. I’m 100% positive they are going to vote in favour of the BJP. Greater than 75-80% will assist BJP. We’ll win 130-135 seats,” says Former Karnataka CM and senior BJP chief BS Yediyurappa#KarnatakaElectionspic.twitter.com/PckMSr7jLC
– ANI (@ANI) Might 10, 2023
Because the polling for the meeting elections begins, I urge all my sisters and brothers in Karnataka to go on the market and vote for change.
It is time to usher in a powerful, growth oriented and succesful authorities that works tirelessly to make your lives higher….
– Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) Might 10, 2023
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman arrives to forged her vote for the Karnataka polls.
#WATCH | #KarnatakaElections | Former Karnataka CM and senior BJP chief BS Yediyurappa visits and presents prayers at Sri Huccharaya Swami Temple in Shikaripur, alongside together with his household.
His son, BY Vijayendra is contesting from the Meeting constituency. pic.twitter.com/ncasRIzhNe
– ANI (@ANI) Might 10, 2023
#WATCH | #KarnatakaElections | Former Karnataka CM and senior BJP chief BS Yediyurappa visits and presents prayers at Raghavendra Swamy Mutt in Shikaripura, alongside together with his household.
His son, BY Vijayendra is contesting from the Meeting constituency. pic.twitter.com/wy1LFoBA88
– ANI (@ANI) Might 10, 2023
Karnataka will see a triangular contest at this time for its 224 meeting seats. Whereas the BJP is hoping for one more straight time period, the Congress is banking on the state’s revolving door pattern. The JDS, which dominates over 61 seats, might play spoiler.
Individuals of Karnataka have determined that they shall select a progressive, clear & welfare-oriented authorities.
At this time, it’s time vote in giant numbers.
We welcome our first time voters to take part on this democratic course of for a greater future.
– Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) Might 10, 2023
Urging the folks of Karnataka, significantly younger and first time voters to vote in giant numbers and enrich the competition of democracy.
– Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) Might 10, 2023
How Safety Is Being Managed At Polling Stations
In keeping with ballot officers, elaborate safety preparations have been made throughout Karnataka for the sleek conduct of elections and forces have been deployed from neighbouring states as properly. As many as 84,119 State Police Officers and 58,500 CAPF (Central Armed Police Forces ) police in 650 firms are on regulation and order and safety responsibility on ballot day throughout the state. ‘Crucial Polling Stations’ are lined by a number of of the measures like Micro Observers, Webcasting and CCTVs to maintain a watch on the polling course of as power multipliers.
On voting day, I urge our sisters and brothers of Karnataka to come back out in giant numbers to vote for good governance, growth and prosperity within the state. Your one vote can guarantee a pro-people and pro-progress govt that may proceed to take the state to newer heights.
– Amit Shah (@AmitShah) Might 10, 2023
- Karnataka polls are being held in a single part at this time
- Votes to be counted on Saturday, Might 10
- A complete of 5,31,33,054 electors are eligible to forged their votes in 58,545 polling stations
- As many as 2,615 candidates are contesting.
- The voting will happen from 7am to 6pm
Voting Begins In Karnataka
Voting has begun for the elections to the 224 seats of the Karnataka meeting. It’ll conclude at 6 pm.
BJP’s Quota Tweak Forward Of Karnataka Polls
Within the run-up to the election, the ruling BJP – which is dealing with a number of corruption allegations — lined all its bases, together with tweaking the quota, which it hopes will carry within the Vokkaliga and Scheduled Castes and Tribes votes. The occasion, which already had the assist of Lingayats, additionally shored up the assist of the neighborhood, giving them a bit of the 4 p.c OBC (Different Backward Courses) votes for Muslims that was scrapped.
