Karnataka Urban Local Bodies (ULB) Polls 2018: Cong wins 966, BJP 916 and JD(S) 373

Counting for 102 urban local bodies polls that took place across Karnataka on August 31 has begun, amid tight security. The polling was held in 2,529 wards, spread over 29 city municipalities, 53 town municipalities and 23 town panchayats, and in 135 wards of three city corporations of the state.

So far, 2629 out of 2709 seats have been declared . Congress won 966 seat, BJP 916 and JD(S) 373. Meanwhile, eight people were injured after an attack on the victory procession of Congress candidate Inayatullah Khan. 

Karnataka: Eight people injured in an acid attack on the victory procession of winning Congress candidate Inayatullah Khan in Tumkur.More details awaited. #KarnatakaLocalBodyElections

— ANI (@ANI) September 3, 2018

Karnataka: Eight people injured in an acid attack on the victory procession of winning Congress candidate Inayatullah Khan in Tumkur. #KarnatakaLocalBodyElections pic.twitter.com/EKnHMo8Vy6

— ANI (@ANI) September 3, 2018

2629 of the 2709 seats have been declared.

The count stands at

Congress – 966

BJP – 916

JDS – 373

BSP – 13

Others -361

Results declared in 2267 seats, Congress wins 846, BJP 788 and JD(S) 307. 

#Karnataka: Results declared on 2267 out of total 2664 seats in 102 urban local bodies where polls took place on August 31. Congress wins 846, BJP wins 788, JD(S) wins 307, and independent candidates win 277 seats.

— ANI (@ANI) September 3, 2018

Congress-JD(S) have won 52% of the declared seats till now.

#Karnataka: Results declared on 1412 out of total 2664 seats in 102 urban local bodies where polls took place on August 31. Congress wins 560, BJP wins 499, JD(S) wins 178, and independent candidates win 150 seats. pic.twitter.com/GNzIJOHm9s

— ANI (@ANI) September 3, 2018

The civic election was earlier scheduled to be held in 105 urban local bodies. However, polling in three areas was postponed due to the onset of heavy rains and subsequent flash floods in Kodagu district.

Even though Congress and JD(S) fought separately, they have agreed to come together whenever results are hung. Together they are leading in 60% seats across the state.

According to reports, Kerala CM Kumaraswamy has cancelled all engagements till lunch and is closely following the counting on television.

This is a developing story and it will be updated when new info comes to light.