Upcoming Karnataka election results will determine if BJP retains power or Congress wins.
The Bharatiya Janata Party, which is currently in power in India, and the Congress, which is the main opposition party, engaged in a fiercely contested battle during the most recent election in the state of Karnataka. On May 10, 2023, Karnataka residents exercised their right to vote, and the foundation has now been laid for the results to be announced. On the following Saturday, May 13, 2023, at 8 am, the vote-counting has began. Political heavyweights around the state will be watching with bated breath to learn their electoral fate.
The looming concern on everyone's mind as the political climate in Karnataka remains tight is whether the Bharatiya Janata Party will be able to maintain its grasp on power in the face of strong anti-incumbency feelings, or whether the Congress party will win.
As votes were being counted in Karnataka, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai expressed confidence in the BJP's ability to secure a second term in power. Bommai stated that the party's focus on development and the people would be the key to their success. Prior to the election results, Bommai visited a Hanuman temple to offer his prayers. The Congress party's proposed ban on the Bajrang Dal had caused tension with the BJP.
Today, counting of votes for all 224 assembly constituencies in Karnataka began at 8 AM. Poll officers were seen opening strong rooms to retrieve EVMs and postal ballots while elaborate security arrangements were put in place to avoid any untoward incidents. The voter turnout on Wednesday was recorded at 73.19 per cent.
Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai expressed confidence that the BJP would secure a second term in power. "It's a big day for us. We worked for the people, we worked for development. I am thankful to the people of Karnataka," said Bommai after visiting a Hanuman temple to offer prayers. The Congress party's proposed ban on the right-wing outfit Bajrang Dal had become a flashpoint with the BJP.
Vote counting for the May 10 Karnataka Assembly elections is currently taking place in Kalaburagi.
Congress leader and former CM Siddaramaiah's son, Yathindra Siddaramaiah, has expressed his determination to prevent the BJP from coming to power. He stated that his father should become the Chief Minister of Karnataka in the interest of the state.
According to the initial trends released by the Election Commission, the BJP is leading in the Bhatkal and Bengaluru South Assembly constituencies, while the Congress is leading in the Chamarajanagar and Chamrajpet Assembly constituencies.
According to the Election Commission of India, the Congress party is leading in 12 seats, while the BJP is leading in 8 seats, and the JDS is leading in one seat.
In the city of Bengaluru, counting of votes for Karnataka elections is taking place at Mount Carmel College with police present at the venue.
The Congress party has asked all its MLAs to reach Bengaluru today as the vote counting for the Assembly elections in Karnataka is ongoing. The party is currently leading in 25 seats.
Mahesh Tenginakai of BJP leads, while Jagadish Shettar of Congress trails in Hubli-Dharwad Central Assembly constituency, according to the Election Commission of India. As per the latest tally, Congress is ahead with 110 seats, followed by BJP with 74 seats and JD(S) with 25 seats.
As the Congress approaches the halfway mark in the Karnataka Election Results, celebrations break out at the AICC HQ in New Delhi where sweets are being distributed.
According to the Election Commission of India, in the initial trends, the Congress has crossed the halfway mark by leading in 115 constituencies, while the BJP is ahead in 73 seats and the JDS leads in 29 seats.
According to the latest trends from the ECI, Congress is leading in 117 seats, while BJP is ahead in 75 seats, with CM and BJP leader Basavaraj Bommai present at the BJP camp office in Shiggaon constituency.
Karnataka Congress President DK Shivakumar welcomes party workers outside his Bengaluru residence as the party takes the lead over BJP in Karnataka election results.
Congress leader BK Hariprasad asserts that the results of the current elections are a clear signal for the BJP to be defeated in the upcoming 2024 general elections and the state elections in three states.
Priyank Kharge, Congress MLA, expresses gratitude to the people of Chittapur for electing him for the third time and promises to provide a stable government to the people of Karnataka. He also clarifies that the decision regarding the Chief Ministerial candidate will be taken by the party high command.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge attributes the party's triumphant victory in Karnataka to collective leadership.
Following the party's victory in Karnataka, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge stated that it's time to focus on the work ahead and not criticize anyone.
According to the Election Commission of India data, the current election tally shows Congress leading in 101 seats and winning 36 seats, bringing their total to 137. Meanwhile, BJP is leading in 45 seats and has won 17 seats.
The Congress emerged victorious in the 2023 Karnataka elections.
Read more: Karnataka Assembly Election Results 2023: Upbeat Congress hopeful of majority, BJP of proving exit polls wrong
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