Rahul dubs Congress workers as 'Babbar Sher', thanks them for running dignified campaign in Karnataka
"I want to thank the 'Babbar Sher' workers and leaders of Congress for a well-run, dignified and solid people-oriented campaign. Thank you to the people of Karnataka for coming out in large numbers to vote for a progressive future," Rahul Gandhi said in a tweet. His remarks came after the polling for the Karnataka assembly concluded on Wednesday at 6 p.m.
No question of alliance with JD-S, will win 146 seats: D.K. Shivakumar
Talking to reporters after some post-poll surveys, after the voting, indicated a hung Assembly, D.K. Shivakumar said: "I don't believe in the numbers shown in the post poll surveys. As I have said, I am committed to my statement of Congress winning 146 seats in the elections."
Exit poll puts Cong as single-largest party in Karnataka with 110-120 seats
As per the India TV-CNX exit poll prediction, the Congress is likely to win 110-120 seats in the 224-member Assembly, while the ruling BJP will come second with 80-90 seats. The exit poll also predicted that JD(S) is likely to win 20-24 seats, while 'Others', including Independents, may win 1-3 seats.
Congress poised to gain in Central Karnataka, likely to win 18-22 seats
The exit poll also predicted that former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda's Janata Dal-S is likely to win one seat in the region, where it had drawn blank in 2018. As per the exit poll, the Congress is also set to gain in vote share in the Central Karnataka region at 43.9 per cent, a swing of 7.9 per cent as compared to its 2018 share of 36 per cent.
Congress close to attaining simple majority in Karnataka: ABP/C-Voter Exit Poll
Contrary to earlier projections and many forecasts by political analysts, the ruling BJP is doing much better than expected, though it is trailing the Congress and is unlikely to remain in power. The third force in this triangular contest, the JD(S) is projected to be a distant third and appears to be in danger of becoming a marginal player in the state.
Karnataka polls: Cong set to secure 60% vote share, says Siddaramaiah
Speaking to reporters before casting his vote in Varuna, Siddaramaiah expressed confidence in Congress forming a full-fledged majority government in the state. "The spirit and enthusiasm for voting in the state is visible. The people are responding commendably to the voting process," he said. This is my last election and I won't compete after this.
Nirmala Sitharaman casts vote in B'luru, terms Cong poll promise of banning Bajrang Dal as 'bewakoofi'
Talking to reporters after casting her vote, Nirmala Sitaraman said, "we all join our hands before Bajrang Bali and recite Hanuman chalisa. For Congress, it is an election issue. Karnataka is the birth place of lord Hanuman. You (Congress) propose to ban Bajrang Dal in your manifesto here. "Ye bewakoofi ka udaharan hai".
People will vote for change, progressive Karnataka: D.K. Shivakumar
Speaking to reporters after offering prayers at the Kekeramma temple before casting his vote in Doddalahalli near Kanakapura town, Shivakumar said that he hoped new voters will take up the responsibility to bring in a change. "The young voters are intelligent and talented and they will make a suitable decision. They will remove this corrupt.
Karnataka polls: Brisk voting underway in Hubbali-Dharward
Dharwad district also reported heavy polling in the initial stages. R. Muniyappa, a trader after voting at Hubbali central said, "I generally go for a morning walk and I thought that I would vote and go back home. Hence am the first among the few to vote. Now there is a light rush in my booth."After experiencing rains on Tuesday night.
High voter turnout expected in Karnataka Assembly polls
People started lining up outside the centres well before polling began at 7 a.m. The centres were abuzz with voters and staff were seen busy in coordinating the balloting process. As of now, no untoward incidents have been reported from anywhere in the state. People from all walks of life have come out of their homes to exercise their franchise.
Karnataka polls: CM Bommai offers special prayers at Hanuman temple before voting
He was accompanied by his son Bharat and daughter Aditi. Chief Minister Bommai took 'pradakshina' of the sanctum sanatorium of the temple and was seen deeply immersed in prayers. The Chief Minister is seeking election from Shiggaon constituency in Haveri district. Party National President J.P. Nadda has indicated that Bommai.
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