Polling is ended in 15 constituencies across Karnataka on Thursday, 5 December, to re-elect their MLAs for the state Assembly. The seats fell vacant after 17 Congress-JD(S) alliance MLAs defected and were disqualified. The polls will determine the fate of the Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa-led BJP government in the state.
- The results of the polls will be declared on 9 December
- 12 of the 15 seats were held by the Congress-JD(S) coalition earlier
- The BJP needs to win at least six seats out of 15 to remain in power in Karnataka
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Activist, Journalist Assaulted Near Polling Booth.
Bengaluru Police allegedly assaulted an activist and a reporter covering the assault in KR Puram constituency. The activist, who yet to be identified, was standing near a poll booth with a banner reading “save democracy”. He was allegedly picked up by police and slapped. A journalist with an English daily recording this, too, was attacked by the officer.
The Many Moods of Voters
Voters in Ranebennur
(Photo Courtesy: Special Arrangement)
