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10 May 2023, 18:03 PM
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.
10 May 2023, 17:44 PM
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.
10 May 2023, 16:36 PM
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.
10 May 2023, 14:19 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.
10 May 2023, 14:16 PM
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.
10 May 2023, 14:13 PM
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.
10 May 2023, 13:54 PM
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.
10 May 2023, 13:30 PM
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.
10 May 2023, 13:28 PM
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.
10 May 2023, 13:16 PM
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.
10 May 2023, 12:30 PM
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.
10 May 2023, 12:22 PM
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.
10 May 2023, 12:15 PM
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
10 May 2023, 11:51 AM
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.
10 May 2023, 11:48 AM
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.
10 May 2023, 11:33 AM
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
10 May 2023, 11:27 AM
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
10 May 2023, 11:26 AM
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
10 May 2023, 11:09 AM
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.
10 May 2023, 11:01 AM
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.
10 May 2023, 10:37 AM
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."
10 May 2023, 10:31 AM
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.
10 May 2023, 10:23 AM
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'.
10 May 2023, 10:22 AM
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.
10 May 2023, 10:06 AM
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
10 May 2023, 10:04 AM
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."
10 May 2023, 09:38 AM
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 %
10 May 2023, 09:36 AM
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.
#WATCH | #KarnatakaElections | 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. pic.twitter.com/mWII5XkgMJ
— ANI (@ANI) May 10, 2023
10 May 2023, 09:31 AM
Karnataka Elections 2023 Voting Latest News: RSS Leader Dattatreya Hosabale Casts Vote
RSS General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale casts his vote for Karnataka Assembly Elections
10 May 2023, 09:20 AM
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.
10 May 2023, 09:15 AM
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.
10 May 2023, 09:12 AM
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
10 May 2023, 09:11 AM
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.
10 May 2023, 08:55 AM
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
10 May 2023, 08:45 AM
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
10 May 2023, 08:26 AM
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.
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.…
— Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) May 10, 2023
10 May 2023, 08:25 AM
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.
10 May 2023, 07:53 AM
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.
10 May 2023, 07:51 AM
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.
10 May 2023, 07:47 AM
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.
10 May 2023, 07:36 AM
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.
People of Karnataka have decided that they shall choose a progressive, transparent & welfare-oriented government.
Today, it is time vote in large numbers.
We welcome our first time voters to participate in this democratic process for a better future.
— Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) May 10, 2023
10 May 2023, 07:30 AM
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.
10 May 2023, 07:18 AM
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.''
Urging the people of Karnataka, particularly young and first time voters to vote in large numbers and enrich the festival of democracy.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 10, 2023
10 May 2023, 07:14 AM
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.
#WATCH | Actor Prakash Raj arrives at polling booth in St. Joseph's School in Shanti Nagar, Bengaluru to cast his vote for #KarnatakaAssemblyElection pic.twitter.com/DsYgbc3ko3
— ANI (@ANI) May 10, 2023
10 May 2023, 07:06 AM
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.
ನಾಡಿನ ಸಮಸ್ತ ಮತದಾರ ಬಂಧುಗಳಲ್ಲಿ, ಅದರಲ್ಲೂ ವಿಶೇಷವಾಗಿ ಮೊದಲ ಬಾರಿಗೆ ಮತದಾನ ಮಾಡುತ್ತಿರುವ ಯುವಕ ಯುವತಿಯರಲ್ಲಿ, ತಪ್ಪದೇ ಮತ ಚಲಾಯಿಸಿ, ಪ್ರಜಾಪ್ರಭುತ್ವದ ಈ ಸಂಭ್ರಮದ ಉತ್ಸವದಲ್ಲಿ ಪಾಲ್ಗೊಳ್ಳಿ ಎಂದು ಕೋರುತ್ತೇನೆ. ನಾಡಿನ ಉಜ್ವಲ ಭವಿಷ್ಯಕ್ಕಾಗಿ, ಸರ್ವಾಂಗೀಣ ಅಭಿವೃದ್ಧಿಗಾಗಿ ತಪ್ಪದೇ ಎಲ್ಲರೂ ಮತ ಚಲಾಯಿಸಿ ಎಂದು ಈ ಮೂಲಕ…
— B.S.Yediyurappa (@BSYBJP) May 10, 2023
10 May 2023, 06:58 AM
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.
10 May 2023, 06:47 AM
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.
10 May 2023, 06:35 AM
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.
#KarnatakaAssemblyElection | 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. pic.twitter.com/XepOuSPri8
— ANI (@ANI) May 10, 2023
10 May 2023, 06:31 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.
10 May 2023, 06:26 AM
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.
