Karnataka Election Live: After BJP's Loss, Basavaraj Bommai Resigns As CM
With the BJP losing its reigns in Karnataka, Basavaraj Bommai will step down as CM of the state today evening.
Karnataka Elections Results 2023 Live Updates
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Karnataka Elections Results 2023 LIVE Updates: With the BJP losing reigns in Karnataka, Basavaraj Bommai has stepped down as the Chief Minister of the state today evening.
Earlier in the day, Bommai had conceded defeat and admitted that the performance was not up to the mark.
Meanwhile, addressing a press conference at the Congress headquarters in New Delhi, Rahul Gandhi said, “Nafrat ki baazar band ho gayi hai, mohabbat ki dukaan khul gayi hai.”(Market of hatred has shut down, shop of love has opened).
The Congress is winning/leading in more seats in Bangalore, Kalyan Karnataka, Kittur Karnataka and South regions. The BJP is leading in coastal Karnataka regions.
The election had witnessed a high-octane battle between the Congress, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and the Janata Dal (Secular) (JD(S)).
Former CM & Congress leader Siddaramaiah defeated BJP's V Somanna by a margin of 46,163 votes
BJP's BC Nagesh, who was at the forefront of the Hijab ban in the state, has lost to Congress by a margin of 17652 votes
Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar won from Kanakapura seat
Basavaraj Bommai has secured victory in the Shiggaon constituency
Former Karnataka deputy chief minister, Laxman Savadi, who had crossed over to the Congress after the BJP denied him a ticket from Athani, has now won from the seat
Congress leader and son of party president Mallikarjun Kharge, Priyank Kharge has won Chittapur constituency in Kalaburagi district
The Congress has asked all its MLAs to reach Bengaluru today, even as early trends favour the party.
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Karnataka Records Highest Voter Turnout
Karnataka recorded the highest ever voting percentage of 73% in the polling that concluded on 10 May.
Karnataka Exit Polls: Which Regions May Have Gone With Congress and Why
The exit polls on Karnataka elections 2023, most of which give an edge for Congress, are divided on who will get to form government in the state with a whopping 224 Assembly seats. But, the prominent polls are unanimous on one matter – Congress is expected to sweep Old Mysuru region, Central Karnataka and Hyderabad or Kalyana Karnataka regions.
While the results may not always tally with the exit poll projections, Congress leadership is certain that they have gained ground in the three pivotal regions which may decide the elections for them - Central Karnataka, Hyderabad Karnataka, and Old Mysuru.
Read the full story here.
What's Next for Congress, BJP, JD(S)? 3 Possibilities
The 10 May exit polls have almost across the board predicted that the Congress will be the single largest party in Karnataka. Watch The Quint's analysis of the three possible outcomes going ahead.
However, a majority of these exit polls are leaning towards a hung assembly, predicting that the congress will fall short of the midway mark of 113 including ABP-Cvoter, TV9-Bharatvansh-Polstrat, ZEE Matrize, and Republic P-MARQ.
There are three possibilities here at play.
If Congress wins by a slender margin
If Congress wins by a sweeping margin
If there is a hung verdict
Read the full story here.
Ground Report: Dalit Families Recount Atrocities as Politicians Look Away
While the overhaul of the reservation list and the debate around it seemed to have been aimed at drawing votes from various caste groups, what seems to have gone unnoticed is caste atrocities faced by Dalits across Karnataka.
In September 2022, two cases of atrocities on Dalits had surfaced from Kolar and Chikkaballapur districts. In both cases, the victims were teenage boys from the Holeya caste.
While both cases had drawn media attention and First Information Reports (FIRs) were registered against the accused, their families have continued to face caste discrimination in their villages. The Quint met these families to know what political leaders from the region should have already taken cognizance of.
Read the full story here.
'Hoping for Good Development': JD(S) Leader HD Kumaraswami
"No one has contacted me till now. In the next 2-3 hours, it will become clear. Exit polls show that the two national parties will score in a big way. The exit polls have given 30-32 seats to JD(S). I am a small party, there is no demand for me...I am hoping for a good development," JD(S) leader HD Kumaraswamy told news agency ANI.
Security Tightened Across Karnataka Ahead of Counting
"Security arrangements have been tightened ahead of counting of votes for the 224 seats in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly elections held on May 10," news agency ANI has reported.
'Congress Will Form Govt on Our Own': Jr Siddaramaiah
"Congress will get an absolute majority and form the government in Karnataka. We are confident that we will make government on our own," Yathindra Siddaramaiah, Congress leader and son of former Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah, told news agency ANI.
'Let's Wait for Results': DK Shivakumar
"We are just doing our job. Let's wait for the results," Karnataka Congress President DK Shivakumar told news agency ANI, after attending a party meeting in Bengaluru ahead of Karnataka election results.
'BJP Will Win With Absolute Majority': Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai
"Today is a big day for Karnataka as the people's verdict for the state will be out. I am confident that the BJP will win with absolute majority and give a stable government," Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai told the media in Hubballi.
BJP Leads in 19 Seats: Early Trends
The BJP is leading in 19 seats, early trends show. Meanwhile, the Congress is leading in 11 seats and JD(S) in leading in 4 seats.
Postal Ballots Getting Counted First
Votes will first be counted for postal ballots in the Karnataka Assembly elections.
BJP Leads Congress With Thin Margin: Early Trends
The BJP is leading in 87 seats, as per early trends. The Congress, meanwhile, is leading in 74 seats and the JD(S) is leading in 19 seats.
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Karnataka Exit Polls: Which Regions May Have Gone With Congress & Why
The exit polls on the Karnataka elections 2023, most of which give an edge to the Congress, are divided on who will get to form government in the state with a whopping 224 Assembly seats.
But the prominent polls are unanimous on one matter – the Congress is expected to sweep Old Mysuru region, Central Karnataka, and Hyderabad or Kalyana Karnataka regions.
Congress Crosses 100 Seats; BJP at Close Second at 82: Early Trends
The Congress is leading in over 100 seats, while the BJP is at a close second, leading in 82 seats, as per early trends.
BJP Leads in Bhatkal; Congress in Chamarajanagar
The BJP is leading in Bhatkal, while the Congress is leading in Chamarajanagar, as per Election Commission at 08:35 am.
BJP's V Somanna is trailing in Chamarajanagar constituency, news agency ANI has reported.
Big Netas: Who's Leading, Who's Trailing
Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai, Ex-CM Siddaramaiah Lead in Their Seats: Early Trends
Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai is leading from Shiggaon seat, while former chief minister Siddaramaiah is leading from the Varuna constituency, early trends indicated.
Congress Crosses Halfway Mark: Early Trends
Congress is leading in over 113 seats, while the BJP is leading in 87 seats, as per early trends. The JD(S), meanwhile, is leading in only 20 seats.
Congress Asks MLAs To Huddle in Bengaluru
Congress asks all its MLAs to reach Bengaluru today as the counting of votes in the Karnataka Assembly elections is underway, ANI has reported.
Congress Leads in 119 Seats: Early Trends
The Congress is leading in 119 seats in the 224-seat Karnataka Assembly. Meanwhile, the margin of votes between the Congress and the BJP has widened, with the latter leading in 80 seats.
Priyank Kharge Leads From Chittapur Seat: Early Trends
As per early trends, Congress leader and son of party president Mallikarjun Kharge, Priyank Kharge, leads from Chittapur constituency in Kalaburagi district. He is followed by BJP's Manikanta Rathod at the second spot.
Laxman Savadi, Ex-Karnataka Dy CM Who Crossed Over To Congress, Leads From Athani
Former Karnataka deputy chief minister, who had crossed over to the Congress after the BJP denied him a ticket from Athani, is now leading from the seat, early trends indicate. He is a prominent Lingayat leader from the Belagavi area in northern Karnataka.
'All Exit Polls Will Be Proven Wrong': Union Minister Pralhad Joshi
"We are confident about crossing the 'magic number' and forming the government on our own. All exit polls will be proven wrong," Union minister Pralhad Joshi told media persons, as counting for the 224-seat Karnataka Assembly is underway.
Most exit polls had given an edge to Congress and predicted that the grand old party will become the single-largest party in the state.
Counting of votes for Karnataka Assembly polls underway at a centre in Hubballi on Saturday, 13 May.
'My Father Should Be CM': Siddaramaiah's Son
"My father should be CM..." Siddaramaiah's son and Congress leader Yathendra told media persons, as early trends show that the former Karnataka chief minister is leading.
Senior Congress Leader DK Shivakumar Leads From Kanakpura: Early Trends
Senior Congress leader DK Shivakumar leads from the Kanakpura seat.
'PM's Divisive Politics Didn't Work': Pawan Khera
Congress leader Pawan Khera said that the party will form government with absolute majority in Karnataka.
"We will form the government with a heavy majority, there's no doubt about it. Negative, divisive campaign of the PM did not work," he said.
'Forecasting Results Not Right, BJP Will Form Govt:' Gopal Krishnan Agarwal
As early trends show Congress leading in the elections, BJP leader Gopal Krishnan Agarwal said, “Forecasting the final results is not right, the BJP will form the government.”
Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai Leads From Shiggaon
Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai is leading from his seat Shiggaon, early trends show.
The Quint Brings You Visuals From Counting Centre In Kolar
Preparations for counting of votes for Karnataka Assembly elections at a centre in Hubballi on 13 May.
Bengaluru Commissioner Bhaskar Rao Trails From Chamarajpet: Trends
"We are confident that people's mandate is with us. We should be able to march ahead with the blessings of the people," Bhaskar Rao, BJP candidate from Chamarajpet constituency and former Bengaluru Police Commissioner told media persons as counting for the 224-Karnataka Assembly is underway.
Congress's BZ Zameer Ahmed Khan is leading in Chamarajpet seat.
Ex-Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa's Son BY Vijayendra Leads From Shikaripura
Jagadish Shettar Trails From Hubli-Dharwad
BJP Leader Basangouda Patil Yatnal Leads In Bijapur
"Senior BJP leader Basanagouda Patil Yatnal leads in Bijapur (Vijayapura) city against Congress' Abdul Hameed Khajasab Musharif by 7,136 votes, news agency PTI has reported.
Congress Candidate KJ George Leads From Sarvagnanagar
Congress candidate from Sarvagnanagar, KJ George says, "I thank the voters and Congress workers," as he leads from the assembly constituency.
Congress Leads in 112 Seats; BJP Second With 74 Seats: Election Commission Trends
Celebrations At KPCC Office In Bengaluru
Who Will Be Karnataka's New Chief Minister?
As per trends of the Election Commission, Congress has crossed the halfway mark and is leading in 115 seats in 224-seat Karnataka Assembly, which had gone to polls on 10 May. Meanwhile, the BJP is leading in 71 seats, even as the margin between both the parties widened.
"With the Congress set to get a majority in Karnataka, the party will now be faced with the question on who to make the CM - Siddaramaiah or DK Shivakumar?," The Quint's Political Editor Aditya Menon said.
'Congress Has Majority': Sachin Pilot
Congress leader Sachin Pilot says, "Congress has the majority. We will have a thumping victory. The slogan of '40% commission government' given by us, was accepted by the public. It was a major issue raised by us to defeat BJP. People accepted it and gave majority to the Congress."
Congress Leads With 43.2% Vote Share: Election Commission
As of 11:00 am, Congress is leading with a vote share of 43.2%, while the BJP has a vote share of 36%. Meanwhile, the HD Kumaraswami-led JD(S) has registered a vote share of 13% till now.
Former Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Leads From Varuna
Congress leader and former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah leads in Varuna by a margin of 2,710 votes against BJP minister V Somanna, PTI has reported.
Congress Workers Celebrate as EC Trends Give Lead to Party in Karnataka
Congress leaders and workers celebrate at the party office in Bengaluru as the party leads in early trends on the counting day of Karnataka Assembly elections.
BJP General Secretary CT Ravi Trails From Chikmagalur
BJP General Secretary CT Ravi is trailing from Chikmagalur Assembly constituency, trends indicate.
HD Kumaraswamy Leads From Channapatna
JD(S) leader HD Kumaraswamy is leading from Channapatna Assembly constituency, trends show.
'BJP Will Attempt To Strike a Deal With MLAs From Other Parties': Kamal Nath
"It is certain that Congress will form the government in Karnataka. BJP will attempt to strike a deal with MLAs of other parties and Independent candidates," Congress leader and former Madhya Pradesh CM Kamal Nath told media persons.
Live Map Constituency-Wise Trends
Congress Leader Pawan Khera at AICC HQ
Congress leader Pawan Khera arrives at the AICC headquarters on the counting day of Karnataka Assembly polls.
'Success of Bharat Jodo Yatra Is Reflected in Karnataka Election Results': Ashok Gehlot
"The atmosphere that was visible in Karnataka during Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra is clearly visible in the election results of Karnataka today," Rajasthan Chief Minister and Congress leader Ashok Gehlot said on Twitter.
"Congress leaders did a great campaign under the leadership of UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, and Priyanka Gandhi. Karnataka has chosen the politics of development by rejecting communal politics. This will be repeated in the upcoming Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Telangana Assembly elections as well," he added.
'Even ifPM Modi Comes...': Siddaramaiah on Congress Leading in 118 Seats
"We told that even if PM Modi comes, nothing will work, and see, that has happened. We are leading in 120 seats. As we expected, we will get the majority," Congress leader and former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah told media persons as the party crosses the majority mark as per trends from the Election Commission.
Congress Legislative Party (CLP) Meet Tomorrow in Bengaluru
The Congress has called for a Congress Legislative Party (CLP) meeting tomorrow morning in Bengaluru as the party crosses the majority mark and surges ahead in 118 seats, news agency ANI has reported.
Congress Supporters Celebrate at AICC Headquarters In Delhi
Congress supporters celebrate at AICC headquarters on the day of counting in Karnataka Assembly elections, on 13 May.
Congress Surges Past BJP in 124 Seats: EC
The Congress has surged past the BJP in 124 seats as per Election Commission trends at 12:15 pm. HD Kumaraswamy-led JD(S), meanwhile, is leading in 24 seats.
Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai Concedes Defeat
"We've not been able to make the mark. Once the results come, we will do a detailed analysis. As a national party, we will not only analyse but also see what deficiencies and gaps were left at various levels. We take this result in our stride," Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai told media persons as Congress maintained lead in the 224-seat Karnataka Assembly.
Congress Registeres First Victory From Chellakere
Congress candidate T Raghumurthy wins from Chellakere constituency with a margin of 16,000 votes, defeating JD(S) candidate Ravish Kumar M, who was a close second.
Who'll Be CM: Siddaramaiah or DK Shivakumar? 3 Scenarios
The Congress is set to get a majority in the Karnataka Assembly elections. The focus now shifts to the next question – who will be the next chief minister of Karnataka?
The main contenders are former chief minister Siddaramaiah and Karnataka Pradesh Congress chief DK Shivakumar.
So, what's working in favour of these two leaders?
And what are the different scenarios?
The Quint's Political Editor Aditya Menon decodes.
'We Accept Mandate': Union IT Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar
"...We respect and accept the verdict. We will contribute to our state and our people as a constructive Opposition," Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar told media persons.
Congress Supporters Greet Ex-CM Siddaramaiah as He Leads in Varuna
Congress leader Siddaramaiah being greeted by supporters in Mysuru as the party leads in Assembly elections.
DK Shivakumar Breaks Down as Congress Inches Towards Victory
Senior Congress leader DK Shivakumar breaks down, as Congress inches towards a victory in the Karnataka Assembly elections.
"People have reposed faith in us, leaders have supported us," Shivakumar told media persons.
The senior Congress leader added that he had told the Gandhi family and AICC chief Mallikarjun Kharge that he would deliver Karnataka.
The Karnataka Congress Chief also gave credit to party cadre and all leaders for the party's 'victory.'
Congress Registers Win in Dharwad
Congress candidate Vinay Kulkarni won from Dharwad, defeating BJP candidate Amrut Ayyappa Desai by a margin of nearly 18,000 votes.
People Voted Against Bad Administration: Mallikarjun Kharge
"People have voted against bad administration," Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge told media persons.
"I thank the people of Karnataka for giving a huge mandate to Congress. We will uphold their belief in us. We will implement all the welfare schemes we have announced in our manifesto. I thank Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, and Sonia Gandhi who campaigned even when she wasn't well," Kharge said.
'There's No Scindia in Karnataka': Digvijaya Singh
"...If the BJP spends crores of rupees, 'Operation Lotus' can take place, but Congress will get majority. There is no Scindia in Karnataka. There are strong Congress men in Karnataka," Congress leader Digvijaya Singh told media persons.
'We Will Cross 130 Seats Also': Ex-CM Siddaramaiah
"We will cross 130 seats also, it is a big victory of Congress party. People of Karnataka wanted a change because they were fed up with the BJP govt. BJP spent a lot of money on Operation 'Kamala'. Padyatra of Rahul ji helped as well in enthusing cadre of party," senior Congress leader and former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah told media persons as Congress maintained lead in at least 120 seats.
After High-Octane Contest, BJP Concedes Defeat in Karnataka
2023 Karnataka Assembly Elections: How Did The Turncoats Perform?
Trends for the Election Commission for the 2023 Karnataka Assembly elections indicate a comfortable victory for the Congress party.
In the run-up to the polls, several leaders across board switched sides and ditched their parties.
Here, The Quint looks at how the results are looking for the turncoats in the state.
The Quint Brings You Celebrations From the Ground
Celebrations outside KPCC Office in Bengaluru.
Karnataka Election Results: Why Dalit, Ahinda Votes Went to Congress Over BJP
In Karnataka, as the Assembly election results come out, it has become clear that the Dalit votes have gone to the Congress on polling day, 10 May. As per Census 2011, Scheduled Castes form 17.15 percent of the state’s population.
Karnataka has strong Dalit leaders including All India Congress Committee President Mallikarjun Kharge, former MLA G Parameshwara, and a Kuruba mass leader Siddaramaiah. But it's not just the influence of these leaders that has secured in a larger consolidation of Dalit-Muslim-OBC votes behind the Congress.
The Quint's South India Bureau Chief Nikhila Henry decodes why Dalit and Ahinda votes have gone to the Congress.
Congress Workers Celebrate Outside AICC HQ in Delhi
Congress supporters celebrate the party's good show in the Karnataka Assembly elections at the AICC headquarters in Delhi.
South India Is Now 'BJP-Mukt': Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel
Chhattisgarh CM and Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel told media persons, "First, we won Himachal Pradesh, and then, we won Karnataka...They used to speak of 'Congress-mukt Bharat' but now South India is 'BJP-mukt'."
Congress' Priyank Kharge Pulls Hat-Trick in Chittapur
Congress leader and son of party president Mallikarjun Kharge, Priyank Kharge, won in the 2023 Karnataka Assembly Elections from Chittapur constituency in Kalaburagi district on Saturday, 13 May.
Kharge defeated Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Manikanta Rathod by 13,640 votes.
'Victory, Defeat Not New To BJP': Yediyurappa Concedes Defeat
"Victory and defeat aren't new to BJP. Party workers need not be panicked by these results. We will introspect about the party's setback. I respectfully accept this verdict," senior BJP leader and former chief minister BS Yediyurappa told news agency ANI on the party's defeat in the Karnataka Assembly Elections.
Congress Tweets As Party Moves Towards Decisive Victory
'This Election About Upholding Fundamental Values Of Indian Constitution': Senior Congress Leader P Chidambaram
Congress Leading In 135 Seats As Of 2:30PM: EC
As per the Election Commission of India, the Congress has registered a win in 20 seats and leading in 115 seats.
The BJP has registered a victory in 10 seats and is leading in 55 seats.
Meanwhile, the JD(S) has won in 3 seats and is leading in 17 seats.
Karnataka Election Result 'Stepping Stone' For Lok Sabha Elections: Siddaramaiah
"The result of this election is a stepping stone to the Lok Sabha election. I hope all non-BJP parties come together and see the BJP is defeated and I also hope Rahul Gandhi becomes the PM of the country," former Karnataka CM and senior Congress leader Siddaramaiah told news agency ANI.
'One Thing Clear From This Result -- India likes Mohabbat': Rahul Gandhi
"I want to thank the people of Karnataka and the Congress workers and leaders who worked in Karnataka. In this election, on one side there were Crony Capitalists, while on the other hand there were poor. We fought for the poor. The strength of poor people defeated power of crony capitalists," former Congress President Rahul Gandhi told media persons.
"We didn't fight this election with hate. One thing is clear from this election result -- India likes Mohabbat. Karnataka mein Nafrat ki bazaar band hui hai, Mohabbat ki dukaan khuli hai," Rahul Gandhi said as the Congress moved towards a decisive victory.
He asserted that the five objectives in the Congress manifesto will be enforced after the first legislative meeting takes place.
'Victory of Politics That Unites': Priyanka Gandhi Vadra
Congress leader, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra took to Twitter to laud the Congress' win.
"Heartfelt thanks to the people of Karnataka for giving a historic mandate to the Congress party. This is a victory for your cause. This is a victory for Karnataka giving priority to the idea of progress," she said.
"This is the victory of politics that unites the country. My best wishes to all the hardworking workers and leaders of Karnataka Congress. All your hard work paid off. The Congress party will work diligently to implement the guarantees given to the people of Karnataka. Hail Karnataka, Hail Congress," she added.
Not Swing, But Lingayat Votes Split To Boost Congress in Karnataka, Here’s Why
The trends in three seats – Shikaripura, Athani, and Hubbali-Dharwad Central – where three Lingayat candidates contested sum up how Lingayats have voted in 2023 Karnataka elections.
While BJP’s BY Vijayendra is leading with a margin of over 11,000 votes in Shikaripura, in Athani, Congress’ Laxman Savadi is leading with a margin of 60,000 votes, and in Hubbali-Dharwad Congress’ Jagadish Shettar is trailing by over 35,000 votes.
The Congress has won the elections, attaining the majority of over 120 seats in Karnataka. Read here.
Congress Leading In 136 Seats, BJP In 64
The numbers as of 3:37 pm:
Education Minister BC Nagesh Loses To Congress
BJP's BC Nagesh, who was at the forefront of the Hijab ban in the state has lost to Congress' K Shadakshari by a margin of 17652 votes.
'Accept My Loss': BJP's four-time MLA CT Ravi
BJP's national general secretary and four-time MLA from Chikmagaluru C T Ravi took to Twitter to accept his loss.
"I accept my loss in the assembly elections. I wholeheartedly thank karyakartas and the people of Chikkamagaluru for their support to me all these years. I congratulate all the winning candidates and wish them the very best in the coming days," he wrote.
Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai Wins From His Constituency
Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai wins from his constituency Shiggaon by nearly 36,000 votes. He defeated Congress' Pathan Yasir Ahmed Khan.
'Brute Authoritarian and Majoritarian Politics is Vanquished': Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, reacting to the results, said:
"My salutations to the people of Karnataka for their decisive mandate in favour of change!! Brute authoritarian and majoritarian politics is vanquished!! When people want plurality and democratic forces to win, no central design to dominate can repress their spontaneity : that is the moral of the story, lesson for tomorrow."
BJP Loses South Stronghold: How The Map of Karnataka Changed From 2018 to 2023
The Congress has comfortably crossed the halfway mark, as per trends in the elections to the 224-seat Karnataka Assembly.
This has changed the political map of Karnataka. What's the difference between the 2018 election when the BJP was the single-largest party, to the 2023 leads/results where Congress has crossed the majority mark with ease and put the brakes on the BJP's double-engine sarkar?
Watch the live map here.
Karnataka Congress Prez DK Shivakumar Won By Highest Margin
Shivakumar has by a margin of over 1.2 lakh votes, according to official figures released by the Election Commission of India on Saturday, 13 May.
As of 4 PM, this is the highest margin of victory in any constituency.
Seen as a CM-hopeful, Shivakumar defeated R Ashok from the Bharatiya Janata Party and Janata Dal (Secular) candidate B Nagaraju in the 2023 polls.
For more details, read this.
Former Deputy CM Laxman Savadi Wins by 76122 Votes
Former deputy CM Laxman Savadi, who was denied ticket by the BJP, wins constituency Athani for Congress by a margin of 76122 votes.
Nikhil Kumaraswamy Loses To Congress
Nikhil Kumaraswamy from JD(S) loses from Ramanagaram to Congress' HA Iqbal Hussain by a margin of 10,715 votes.
Karnataka Election Results: Did Vokkaligas Choose Shivakumar Over Kumaraswamy?
When the election results came out on 13 May, Vokkaliga stronghold Old Mysuru region had swung in favour of the Congress, awarding the grand old party with 44 seats and the JD(S) with just 14 seats. In Bengaluru In some seats in Bengaluru too, Vokkaliga votes seem to have gone to the Congress over JD(S). Why? This piece answers.
Former CM Siddaramaiah Wins From Constituency Varuna
Congress' Siddaramaiah defeats BJP's V Somanna by a margin of 46,163 votes.
'Congratulations & Best Wishes': PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Congress for their big win.
"Congratulations to the Congress Party for their victory in the Karnataka Assembly polls. My best wishes to them in fulfilling people’s aspirations," he said on Twitter.
BJP's BY Vijayendra Wins From Shikaripura
BJP's BY Vijayendra wins from Shikaripura. He defeated independent candidate SP Nagarajagowda by a margin of 11,008 votes.
Congress' Jagadish Shettar Loses To BJP's Mahesh Tenginakai
Indian National Congress' Jagadish Shettar lost to BJP in constituency Hubbali-Dharwad Central. Shettar lost to BJP's Mahesh Tenginakai by a margin of 34289 votes.
HD Kumaraswamy From JD(S) Wins Channapatna
Former Karnataka Chief Minister and JD (S) leader HD Kumaraswamy wins constituency Channapatna by a margin of 12113 votes. He defeated BJP's CP Yogeshwara.
BJP National General Secretary CT Ravi Loses To Congress
BJP National General Secretary and four-time MLA CT Ravi loses to Congress’ HD Thammaiah by a margin of 5926 votes.
Karnataka Election Results |'Hope Congress Lifts Hijab Ban Now': Hijabi Students
Congress’ win in Karnataka has revived hope among Hijab-wearing students of the state, with many now wanting the party to lift the hijab ban in the state.
Rahul Gandhi had last year spoken against the hijab ban, saying: “By letting students’ hijab come in the way of their education, we are robbing the future of the daughters of India. Ma Saraswati gives knowledge to all. She doesn’t differentiate.”
The Quint spoke to a few Hijabi students in Karnataka hours after the election results, about how they view the results. What did they say? Read here.
Social Engineering, Local Issues | 5 Reasons Behind Congress' Win In Karnataka
The Congress has swept the Karnataka elections and while many pollsters called a hung election, this had evidently turned out to be clear verdict in favor of the party.
The Quint was on the ground covering Karnataka elections very closely and here are the 5 reasons that led to the Congress’ win and BJP’s defeat.
Latest Numbers Update: Cong Leading in 136 Seats
Here are the numbers at 7:33 pm, according to the Election Commission of India:
Bummer for Bommai, Cong Sweeps Karnataka: How Accurate Were the Exit Polls?
The exit polls announced their estimates and made their predictions on 10 May, and three days later, we now have the results of the Karnataka Assembly elections 2023.
So, how accurate were the exit polls? Did they get it right this time around?
Read here.
'Fight the Bigger Battle in the Coming Elections': Cong Prez Kharge
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, while congratulating the party on its big win, encouraged citizens to "fight the bigger battle in the coming elections."
"You all people should be united like this only then we can win the war and then only the country can be saved. if you want democratic govt everywhere then we've to fight the bigger battle in the coming elections," he said.
No Southern Comfort for BJP: Karnataka Polls Prove That the Deccan is Different
The BJP is now wiped out from provincial governments in all five southern states, raising taunts, if not questions, on its claim about being a pan-India nationalist party.
We might as well craft a cheesy KGF-like line to highlight that: Campaigns do not always lead to champagne. For more, read this opinion piece by senior journalist and commentator Madhavan Narayanan.
Sidelined Yediyurappa, Limited Hindutva Appeal: 6 Reasons Why BJP Lost Karnataka
The BJP, which went to the elections on the back of a campaign centred around the Hijab ban, Muslim reservations, and high-octane rallies by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, suffered huge losses in all regions including Hyderabad Karnataka and Maharashtra Karnataka.
So, what are the factors that likely led to BJP's defeat in the party's southern stronghold? Read 6 factors here.
'BJP-Mukt Dakshin Bharat': Mallikarjun Kharge
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said even the BJP claimed to build a Congress-mukt Bharat, this win has managed to make a BJP-mukt Dakshin Bharat.
"We had said everyone repeatedly that Congress would get elected by a huge margin in Karnataka. We have achieved a big victory. This has enthused the nation," he said.
"BJP had taunted us saying the doors of Congress party were closed and they would make Congress-mukt Bharath. But, the truth today is 'BJP-mukt Dakshin Bharat," he added.
Bommai Arrives At Raj Bhawan To Tender Resignation
Karnataka Chief Minister and BJP leader Basavaraj Bommai arrives at Raj Bhawan to tender his resignation to the Governor.
Bommai Steps Down As Chief Minister
After BJP lost the elections, Basavaraj Bommai has stepped down as Karnataka Chief Minister.
Tussle At Jayanagar Counting Centre
Tussle with police personnel has been reported at Jayanagar, which is the last constituency where counting continues.
The NewsMinute reported that recounting of votes continue, after Congress won by a narrow margin.
Congress MP DK Suresh tried to barge into the counting centre in Jayananagar and there was an angry exchange with police officers who stopped him, according to media reports.
Meanwhile, DK Shivakumar and Ramalinga Reddy reached too and were stopped by the police. Read more details here.
BJP's CK Ramamurthy Wins in Jayanagar With 16 Votes
After multiple rounds of recounting, Bharatiya Janata Party's CK Ramamurthy won in Bengaluru's Jayanagar constituency with 16 votes.
Ramamurthy got 57,797 votes winning with a narrow margin against Congress's Sowmya Reddy who got 57,781 votes.
The result was announced after multiple rounds of recounting amid protests by the Congress and the BJP at the R V Institute of Management in Jayanagar assembly constituency in Bengaluru. Read more details here.