Karnataka Election 2023 Result Highlights: 'Have tendered my resignation and it has been accepted,' says BJP leader Basavaraj Bommai

Congress won 135 seats in the 224-member Karnataka Assembly, it has a clear majority to form the government. The BJP has been left far behind, with wins only in 66 seats. The JD(S) has emerged victorious in 19 seats.

'Have tendered my resignation and it has been accepted,' says BJP leader Basavaraj Bommai

Bommai arrives at Raj Bhawan to tender his resignation to the Governor

Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole says people of K'taka taught lesson to BJP for 'harassing and defaming' Rahul

In addition to five guarantees, we will try to add five more will delivered to Karnataka people: Siddaramaiah

People have given befitting response to BJP's corruption, inefficiency of governance and now, they have handed the mandate to Congress with 136 seats. Darshan Puttannaiah (SKPA) in Melukote has also extended support to Congress.

In addition to five guarantees, we will try to add five more will delivered to Karnataka people. Modi had told Congress guarantees will bring down Karnataka's economy. We will ensure, the state will maintain fiscally prudent econonmy, grow in a faster rate. We will try to fix unemployment, reduce the difficulties of women in the state

Tried coalition govt its impossible to govern, full mandate will ensure we deliver good governance, says Siddaramaiah

As Kharge said, this is not just Congress victory, but a win for seven crore Kannadiga voters. Whenever there has been a fractured mandate, BJP used illegal way to for government. We also tried with co-alition government, it is impossible to govern and people have seen it. By giving full mandate, like we got in 2013, we were able to deliver a good governance.

That's why people now realised that they should give mandate only to one party and this time, they again given as opportunity to serve. We as Congress will deliver good governance and fulfill the guarantees of our manifesto

After 35 years we got such a thumping majority in K'taka, which we should always remember: Cong prez Kharge

This is not just win for DK Shivakumar, Siddaramaiah or any single person, but win of Karnataka People: DKS

This election is a start of new Bharath jodo yatra. This is not just win for DK Shivakumar, Siddaramaiah or any single person, but win of Karnataka People

'Should learn from this as South India has shown the way to North India', says Congress leader Kamal Nath

Corruption and inflation were some of the main issues of the elections this time around, says Kharge

Our leaders were harassed during the campaigning, but still they worked together

"I'd like to thank Rahul Gandhi for campaigning (both during Bharat Jodo Yatra and before election) in Karnataka and boosting morale of Congress workers," the AICC president said during the presser.

'BJP accepts the mandate of the people of Karnataka with humility,' says J P Nadda after Congress clean-sweep Assembly polls

"BJP accepts the mandate of the people of Karnataka with humility. I thank the diligent karyakartas of Karnataka BJP for their efforts and the people who showed faith in our vision. Under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi, the BJP will continue to work for the betterment of the people and raise their voice by actively playing the role of constructive opposition," BJP National President J P Nadda said.

DKS, Siddaramaiah, and all other senior leaders of the KPCC are present at the press conference

Surjewala, in his speech, also thanked Sonia and Rahul Gandhi, saying that without Sonia's blessings and Rahul's Bharat Jodo Yatra, this victory would not have been possible.

By her roadshows and rallies in the state, Priyanka Gandhi has also made a mark this time around, Surjewala further added.

Randeep Surjewala says Karnataka has created history at Cong presser after election results

This is a victory of every voter of Karnataka, he also said. "Today, the 'swabhiman' of the BJP has gone," the Karnataka state-in-charge said. He further added that Karnataka is now free of the "40-per-cent government".

This victory has shown a pathway to save the country and the Constitution, Surjewala also said.

Here's latest ECI data

Congress wins 131 seats, leads in 5
BJP wins 61 seats, leads in 4
JD(S) wins 19 seats, 0 leads

Sachin Pilot on 'historic' Congress win: 'Centre should take a lesson...'

"The central government should take a lesson that if they don't do development, people will not vote on religion or caste. It's a historic win and a message for the country," says Rajasthan Congress leader Sachin Pilot.

VHP leader reacts to Congress's massive win in Karnataka

The Bajrang Dal is not afraid of ban threat in view of Congress's victory in the Karnataka elections, a Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) functionary said on Saturday. “If they ban Bajrang Dal out of the hatred for Hindus, necessary steps will be taken," VHP general secretary Milind Parande told reporters in Indore. (PTI)

AK Antony hails Congress's Karnataka win as 'victory of secular forces'

Congress leader AK Antony says, "...The clear message is that it is a victory of secular forces against hate politics. National message is if the secular voters can unite, they can easily throw out the Modi Govt in 2024 election."

He also says, "...In one of the speeches in Karnataka, Rahul Gandhi made a light comment. Only for that, a national leader who got elected by more than 4 lakh votes was disqualified from Lok Sabha and thrown out of his house. Karnataka's people don't like it..." (ANI)

Karnataka votes against mixing of religion and politics by BJP: JD(U)

The Janata Dal (United) on Saturday targeted the BJP saying its loss in the Karnataka assembly elections is a vote against its "mixing" of religion and politics, and asserted that the Congress's win in the state augurs well for the opposition in the run up to the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. JD(U) spokesperson Neeraj Kumar alleged that the BJP "used" Lord Hanuman after Lord Ram for political gains and the Karnataka verdict on Saturday has brought it the wrath of Hanuman. (PTI)

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Congress leaders DK Shivakumar, Siddaramaiah felicitate party chief Mallikarjun Kharge as party sweeps Karnataka polls

Farooq Abdullah attacks BJP over Karnataka poll debacle

'Politics of money, caste and religion rejected': Sharad Pawar on Congress Karnataka win

The politics of money, caste and religion practiced by the BJP has been rejected, NCP supremo Sharad Pawar said in the aftermath of the results of the Karnataka Assembly election, positing that a similar trend could be witnessed in the 2024 general elections. Read more

'BJP wiped out from Dravidian landscape,' says Stalin; pats Congress

The BJP has been ousted from power in the Dravidian landscape with the Congress party's victory in Karnataka and like-minded parties should join forces to win the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, DMK president and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin said on Saturday. Read more

Latest ECI tally

Congress wins 123 seats, leads in 13
BJP wins 58 seats, leads in 6
JD(S) wins 19 seats, leads in 1

As lotus withers in South India, Congress finds a silver lining

Karnataka is among the few states where the Indian National Congress and the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) are considered equals in a poll showdown. As expected, they engaged in a fierce fight over several weeks, brought in their star campaigners, conducted massive roadshows, and used a variety of issues to argue against each other. Read more

Congress candidate wins from Chamrajpet

Congress's BZ Zameer Ahmed Khan defeated former Bengaluru Police Commissioner and BJP candidate Bhaskar Rao, by a margin of 53,953 votes, in Chamrajpet.

As Congress sweeps Karnataka election, huge celebration breaks out outside party office in Bengaluru

Priyanka Gandhi's 'politics of resolving issues' vs 'politics of diversion' remark amid Congress's massive Karnataka victory

PM congratulates Congress for big win, says BJP will serve K'taka with more vigour in times to come

"I thank all those who have supported us in the Karnataka elections. I appreciate the hardwork of BJP Karyakartas. We shall serve Karnataka with even more vigour in the times to come,' tweets Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

"Congratulations to the Congress Party for their victory in the Karnataka Assembly polls. My best wishes to them in fulfilling people’s aspirations."

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Mamata's gloomy forecast for BJP in upcoming polls

"I salute the people of Karnataka, all the voters. I also salute the winners for their victory. Even Kumaraswamy did well. Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh elections are coming, and I think BJP will lose both elections. This is the beginning of the end of 2024...Now, I don't think they (BJP) will cross even 100..," says West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee

Latest ECI tally

As per latest ECI update, Congress has won 114 seats and is leading in 22 others. BJP has bagged 50 seats, with leads in 14 others. JD(S), on the other hand, has won 17 seats, with leads in 3 others.

'Will continue to work for people of Karnataka as constructive Opposition'

Congress workers & supporters celebrate at party office in Bengaluru after the party's win in Karnataka Assembly elections

Accept verdict of people: BJP candidate from Malleshwaram

BJP's winning candidate from Malleshwaram, CN Ashwathnarayan, says, "This is a setback for us in Karnataka. We accept the verdict of the people. We will work much stronger and seek the blessing of the people and come out with flying colours. When it comes to 2024 elections, we want to ensure that all our candidates win from all the 28 seats..."

Mallikarjun Kharge shines in Congress victory in Karnataka

The real victor of Karnataka assembly polls is Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge. While this formulation does not take away any credit from Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar, and the rest of the state Congress stalwarts, Kharge’s presence, patience, campaign, mentoring, and quick thinking greatly benefited the grand old party. When penning this article, the Congress’ lead in the 224-seat assembly is about 120. Read more

Ashok Gehlot says BJP will be 'taught a lesson' in upcoming polls

People will teach them a lesson. In all upcoming elections-Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan, they (BJP) will learn a lesson: Rajasthan CM & Congress leader Ashok Gehlot as Congress marches to victory in Karnataka election

We stood for poor, BJP stood for rich: Congress's Venugopal

"The type of divisive politics that the BJP does, is not going to be successful every time. This is a clear message. We stood for the poor of Karnataka. They stood for the rich. Finally, the poor won this election. This is the clear narrative of this election," says Congress general secretary KC Venugopal.

Mamata Banerjee salutes Kannadigas for their 'decisive mandate in favour of change'

Salute people of Karnataka for their decisive mandate in favour of change: Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee

Mallikarjun Kharge, Randeep Singh Surjewala celebrate party win with sweets in Bengaluru

KC Venugopal calls Karnataka win a 'milestone' ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha elections

"This is one of the milestones of the 2024 elections," says Congress general secretary KC Venugopal.

PM Modi's face doesn't fetch votes, says Congress's Siddaramaiah

"PM Modi thinks that by seeing his face voters will vote for BJP party, this has been provenwrong," says Congress leader Siddaramaiah.

Mamata Banerjee says 'majoritarian politics' is vanquished

Brute authoritarian and majoritarian politics is vanquished: Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on Karnataka poll results

Just the way The Kerala Story failed to...: What KTR said on Karnataka election result

Telangana's ruling party Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) said that Karnataka assembly results will have no bearing in his state. "Just the way The Kerala Story failed to amuse people of Karnataka, similarly Karnataka election results will have no bearing on Telangana," BRS leader K T Rama Rao, popularly known as KTR, tweeted on Saturday.

Chhattisgarh CM Baghel's scathing attack on 'bhrastachari' BJP

BJP made Bajrang Dal Bajrang Bali but Bajrang Bali is Bajrang Bali. Bajrang Bali always supports truth, love, and brotherhood. 'Aaj Bhrastachariyo ke ser pe gada pada hai'. This defeat is PM Modi's defeat: Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel

Members of transgender community wait for Karnataka Congress leaders, including Siddaramaiah, outside counting station in Mysuru

Members of the transgender community wait for four Karnataka Congress leaders, including Siddaramaiah, outside a counting station in Mysuru to thank and bless them. One of them, Chandni said, "...Siddaramaiah will be the CM and will do well for the transgenders and the poor..."

Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar collects his winning certificate after bagging Kanakpura constituency

Sanjay Raut takes swipe at BJP over Karnataka election result

Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) leader Sanjay Raut on Saturday termed BJP’s loss in Karnataka elections as the defeat of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. “Bajrang Bali's mace has fallen on the BJP,” Raut was quoted as telling reporters by PTI. The Congress, in its election manifesto for Karnataka, made a promise to clamp down on extremist organisations and referred to banned Islamist outfit PFI and the Bajrang Dal, the VHP’s youth wing, in the same vein.

Congress workers celebrate in Ranchi amid Congress's impressive win in Karnataka election

The landmass of Dravidian family stands clear of BJP: MK Stalin

"Congrats Indian National Congress on spectacular winning of Karnataka. The unjustifiable disqualification of brother Rahul Gandhi as MP, misusing premier investigative agencies against political opponents, imposing Hindi, rampant corruption have all echoed in the minds of Karnataka people while voting and they have upheld the #KannadigaPride by teaching a befitting lesson to BJP's vindictive politics," says Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin.

"The landmass of Dravidian family stands clear of BJP. Now let us all work together to win 2024 to restore democracy and constitutional values in India," he adds.

Election Commission data so far

Election tally so far: As per the Election Commission of India (ECI) data, Congress has won 36 seats and is leading in 101 seats. BJP has won 17 seats andis leading in 45 seats.

Siddaramaiah top contender for CM post in Karnataka

A renewed energy seems to have been infused into the 75-year old Congress leader Siddaramaiah's gait as he walked to address a packed press conference in Mysore on Saturday. "This (election result in Karnataka) will be a stepping stone for Congress' victory in 2024," Siddaramaiah said, losing no time in sending the signal that he has set his sights set on the future. In the run up to the elections, Siddaramaiah's appeal was sombre. Read more

Key takeaways from Karnataka election result 2023

The Congress put forth an impressive performance in the Karnataka Assembly election 2023 as it leaped ahead of the ruling BJP, according to Election Commission of India trends. Here are the key takeaways from the Karnataka election results 2023.Read more

Karnataka Congress chief D K Shivakumar, along with brother D K Suresh, flashes victory sign after party's decisive lead

We have won, and now we have to work: Mallikarjun Kharge

"We have won, and now we have to work. I don't want to criticize anybody," says Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on the party's win in Karnataka.

Party workers hail Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar as party marches to victory | Video

We contested Karnataka polls with love, not hate: Rahul Gandhi

We contested Karnataka polls with love, not hate; 'nafrat ka bazaar' closed down', 'mohabbat ki dukaanein' have opened: Congress's Rahul Gandhi

Strength of poor people defeated power of crony capitalists, says Rahul

Strength of poor people defeated power of crony capitalists, this will happen in all states: Rahul Gandhi on Karnataka poll result

Rahul says Karnataka has shut 'nafrat ki bazaar' and opened 'mohabbat ki dukan' | WATCH

Rahul thanks people of Karnataka after big Congress win in state

Thank people of Karnataka, leaders and workers who worked for our win: Rahul from party's Delhi headquarters

Traffic comes to a standstill on Kasturba Road as Krishna Byre Gowda is taken on a victory lap by supporters

Victory and defeat aren't new to BJP: BS Yediyurappa

"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," says BJP leader BS Yediyurappa on the party's defeat in Karnataka election.

We have won, Karnataka, says jubilant Congress amid massive lead

Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023: Man engraves 'Siddaramaiah CM' on chest as Cong get set for comeback

As Congress is striding forward to a victory in Karnataka, supporters found creative ways to celebrate the grand old party's return to power in the state. Read more

D K Shivakumar breaks down, thanks Sonia Gandhi

Overwhelmed with the thumping victory his party has registered, Karnataka Congress president DK Shivakumar broke down on Saturday while remembering the time he spent in jail. Read more

Karnataka election result: Few more winners declared, check details below

1) H.K Patil of Congress wins from Gadag seat against BJP's Anil P Menasinakai by 15,130 votes.

2) Vinay Kulkarni of Congress wins from Dharwad seat against Amrut Ayyappa Desai of BJP by 18,037.

3) Siddu Patil of BJP wins from Homnabad seat against Rajashekhar Basavaraj Patil of Congress by 1,594 votes.

They used to speak of 'Congress mukt-Bharat' but now South India is 'BJP-mukt': Baghel

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': Chhattisgarh CM and Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel

Meanwhile, counting of votes are also under way for bypolls to one Lok Sabha seat in Punjab and four Assembly seats in Odisha, Uttar Pradesh and Meghalaya respectively. Get latest updates here

Upbeat mood at Congress party office; BJP activists sombre

The mood was upbeat in Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) office at Queens Road, with party activists waving the Congress party flag and raising slogans, putting up a show of victory in Karnataka Assembly election.

Sombre mood at BJP office

At 10:10 am, a moderate crowd of BJP supporters and party workers were busy watching the live coverage of the results in front of Jagannatha Bhavan in Malleshwaram. People were keenly watchingthe numbers displaying on a big TV screen attached to a mobile van, sitting on the footpath.

G V Subrahmanyam, a party supporter who came to Malleshwaram from Basavanagudi, hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said he was confident of BJP winning. A party worker waved a huge party flag. By 10:50 am, it became clear that the party wasn't going to get a majority, and the flagbearer man relegated to the background.

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Mehbooba Mufti says 'people of country can see a ray of hope in Karnataka voters'

Result of this election is a stepping stone to the Lok Sabha election: Siddaramaiah

Result of this election is a stepping stone to the Lok Sabha election. I hope all non-BJP parties come together and see that BJP is defeated and I also hope Rahul Gandhi may become PM of the country: Congress leader Siddaramaiah

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Siddaramaiah attacks BJP, says 'BJP came to power with illegal means and money in 2008 and 2018'

Former Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah tells media:"I was consistently telling since the campaigning that Congress will get clear majority with minimum of 130 seats. It has now nearly come true and the party will cross 130 seats. BJP had a strong anti-incumbancy. In 2008 and 2018, BJP came to power with illegal means (Operation Kamala) and money. Most of the defected MLAs have lost and people of karnataka have matured and taught them a lesson."

DK Shivakumar credits party cadre for Congress win in Karnataka election

Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar gives credit to party cadre and all leaders for big victory in Karnataka election.

"People have reposed faith in us, leaders have supported us," he adds.

"I can't forget Sonia Gandhi visiting me after the "BJP people" jailed me,"DKS further says.

Kharge says newly-elected MLAs asked to come to Bengaluru

All newly-elected MLAs asked to come to Bengaluru this evening: AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge

Mallikarjun Kharge attacks BJP after Congress's big win in Karnataka election

People have voted against bad administration, says Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge.

Congress registers win from Challakere & Dharwad seats

Congress's T Raghumurthy has won from Challakere constituency, while party candidate Vinay Kulkarni has registered a massive win in Dharwad. Get latest constituency-wise updates on Karnataka election here.

DK Shivakumar gets emotional amid Congress's big win in Karnataka election

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin congratulates Siddaramaiah for the Congress's big win

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin calls up Congress leader Siddaramaiah and congratulates him for the party's big victory.

Congress workers in Kolkata celebrate party's apparent win in Karnataka elections

Bommai's convoy gets stuck in Haveri as Congress workers celebrate party's apparent win in Karnataka election

Jubilant Congress workers raise slogans outside Siddaramaiah's residence in Mysuru

Jubilant Congress workers and Siddaramaiah supporters raise slogans outside his residence in Mysuru. The party has crossed the majority mark in the Karnataka Elections; Siddaramaiah has continued his lead from Varuna constituency.

BJP leader CN Ashwathnaraya calls Karnataka trends so far 'very surprising'

"...Right now the people's verdict is in favour of Congress. It is very surprising to see this result. BJP in Karnataka did extremely well. We need to accept people's verdict, it is in the favour of Congress...Let's see the factors that went against BJP, let's discuss & debate later," says Karnataka Minister CN Ashwathnaraya.

Bommai concedes defeat, says will look into gaps and do a detailed analysis

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.

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We told that even if PM Modi comes nothing will work and see that has happened: Siddaramaiah

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 Siddaramaiah as party crosses majority mark in Karanataka Election Results

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Karnataka has chosen the politics of development: Ashok Gehlot

The atmosphere which was visible in Karnataka during Mr. Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra is clearly visible in the election results of Karnataka today. Under the leadership of UPA Chairperson Mrs. Sonia Gandhi, Congress President Mr. Mallikarjun Kharge, Mr. Rahul Gandhi and Mrs. Priyanka Gandhi, Congress leaders did a great campaign. 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: Ashok Gehlot

Bengaluru: Congress party office on the vote counting day of Karnataka Assembly polls

As Congress marches ahead, 'Karnataka Vijay' poster seen outside party's Delhi office

A poster with the words "Karnataka Vijay" put up outside AICC office in Delhi. Congress is surging ahead in 119 seats, while BJP is leading in 74 seats, as per the latest ECI trends. (ANI)

Latest vote share as per Election Commission of India

We will form government on our own strength: Congress's Siddaramaiah

Senior Congress leader Siddaramaiah on Saturday said the party will come to power on its own by winning over 120 seats in the 224-member Karnataka Legislative Assembly and claimed the visits of BJP brass led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi had no impact on the voters of the state. "Congress party will win by getting over 120 seats, it is still the initial stage, more rounds of counting have to be completed. So Congress will come to power by getting over 120 seats on its own strength," the Leader of Opposition in the Assembly told reporters.

"I had been saying let Narendra Modi or Amit Shah or J P Nadda come how many ever times they want to the state (but) that will have no impact on the voters of Karnataka because people are fed up with BJP, their corruption, maladministration and their anti-people politics," he said. (PTI)

As Congress crosses halfway mark, Kamal Nath 'certain' of party victory in Karnataka polls

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 & former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath (ANI)

Karnataka Election Result 2023: Partywise trends (till 11:30 am) as per ECI website

Bommai at BJP office in Shiggaon as Congress surges ahead in first rounds of voting

Karnataka CM and BJP leader Basavaraj Bommai huddle with other leaders at BJP camp office in Shiggaon constituency as Congress surges ahead in 117 seats while BJP leads in 75 seats as per latest ECI trends.

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Congress's Santosh Lad and Vinay Kulkarni register wins

Congress candidateSantosh Lad has won Kalghatgi constituency by a margin of 22,000 votes, while Vinay Kulkarni, also from Congress, won from the Dharwad Rural seat by a margin of 15,000 votes.

Siddaramaiah leads in Varuna seat

Congress leader Siddaramaiah is leading from Varuna constituency as the Congress leads in 120 seats in Karnataka Election.

Sachin Pilot confident of a 'thumping victory' in Karnataka election

As Congress crosses halfway mark and takes a lead over the BJP, party 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."

Fireworks at Congress's Delhi's office as party crosses halfway mark in early trends

Siddaramaiah takes halt at King's Coffee Shop in Mysuru

H D Kumaraswamy's son Nikhil Kumaraswamy trails in Ramanagara

Former Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy's son Nikhil Kumaraswamy of JD(S) trails in Ramanagara seat by 9,609 votes against Congress's H A Iqbal Hussain.

Congress crosses halfway mark as per ECI trends

As per the ECI updates, Congress has crossed the halfway mark in early trends after assuming lead in 115 constituencies; Meanwhile, BJP is ahead in 73 seats, while JD(S) is leading in 29 seats.

Congress's KJ George thanks voters amid his early lead from Sarvagnanagar

Congress candidate from Sarvagnanagar, KJ George says, "I thank the voters and Congress workers," as he leads from the assembly constituency.

Ex-CM Jagadish Shettar trailing in Hubballi-Dharwad Central Assembly seat

Ex-CM Jagadish Shettar, who recently quit BJP and joined Congress, is trailing by 7,496 votes against BJP's Mahesh Tenginakai inHubballi-Dharwad Central Assembly seat.

Iron ore mining scam accused G Janardhan Reddy leading in Gangawati Assembly seat

Iron ore mining scam accused G Janardhan Reddy (founder of Kalyana Rajya Pragathi Paksha) is leading against Iqbal Ansari of Congress in Gangawati constituency.

Congress in celebratory mood as party inches ahead in initial round of counting

Constituency-wise Results Update on Karnataka Election

Karnataka Elections 2023 Constituency-wise Results Live: Bommai gains massive lead in Shiggaon, DKS en-route to retain Kanakapura seat, Siddaramaiah leads in Varuna. Read more

Congress workers waive party flag, chant slogans outside KPCC office in Bengaluru

Senior Congress leaders trailing from Bengaluru seats

1) Congress's N A Haris trailing against BJP's K Shivakumar in Shanti Nagar Assembly.

2) Congress's Dinesh Gundu Rao trailing against BJP's Sapthagiri Gowda A R.

Karnataka Assembly Election Result: Latest vote-count tally as per ECI website

We should be able to march ahead with people's blessings: Bhaskar Rao, BJP's Chamarajpet candidate

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

Congress's BZ Zameer Ahmed Khan is leading in Chamarajpet seat. (ANI)

What latest trends show

The Congress party has widened its lead to over 115 seats in Karnataka assembly elections while BJP, which was hoping to retain the power, is ahead in 79 seats. The JD(S), on the other hand, has maintained its lead in 25 seats.

HD Kumaraswamy visits temple in Bengaluru

Bommai leads from Shiggaon Assembly seat

Karnataka CM and BJP leader Basavaraj Bommai is leading from the Shiggaon Assembly seat.

Karnataka Congress workers hail leadership as party crosses magic figure in early trends

Seven cabinet ministers trailing against Congress candidates

1) MTB Nagaraj (Small Scale Industries and Municipal Administration of Karnataka ) trailing against Congress candidate Sharath Bache Gowda (Congress) in Hoskote constituency
2) BC Patil (Agriculture minister) trailing against Ujaneshwar Basavannappa Banakar (Congress) in Hirekerur constituency
3) Ramesh Jarkiholi (Water Resources min) trailing against Congress candidate Mahantesh Kadadi in Gokak
4) Shashikala Jolle ( Minister of Women and Child Development of Karnataka) trailing against Congress candidate Kakasaheb Patel in Nipani
5) K Sudhakar (Health and Family Welfare and Medical Education of Karnataka) trailing against Pradeep Ishwar(Congress) in Chikkaballapura
6) V Somanna (Housing minister) trailing in both the constituencies-- Varuna and Chamarajanagar-- against former CM Siddaramaiah (Congress) and C. Puttarangashetty (Congresss, respectively
7) B. Sriramulu (Minister of Transport) trailing against Congress candidate B Nagendra in Bellary assembly seat

NCP's Uttam Patil leads in Athani Assembly seat

NCP candidate Uttam Patil leading in Athani assembly constituency.

We will form the govt with a heavy majority: Congress's Pawan Khera as party inches ahead in initial rounds of counting

"We will form the govt with a heavy majority, there's no doubt about it. Negative, divisive campaign of the PM did not work": Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera

Karnataka Election Results 2023: Party-wise vote share as of 9:30 am as per ECI

How have parties fared so far

With leads in 115+ seats, Congress has begun celebrations at its Delhi office; BJP's tally has dipped below 80 now, with party now leading on 79 seats; JD(S) has maintained its lead on 25 seats.

Snake found at BJP camp office compound in Shiggaon

BJP leader spells out party's 'primary agenda'

"Primary agenda of the BJP is good governance": BJP leader and former union minister DV Sadanand Gowda (ANI)

Latest trends pour in

As per latest trends, Congress is leading on 120+ seats, while the BJP is ahead on 75+ seats; JD(S)' tally has jumped to 25.

Priyanka Gandhi offers prayers at Shimla temple

Congress touches the magic mark in early trends

With leads in 113 seats, Congress has touched the magic mark; BJP is now ahead in 85 seats, while JD(S) in 20+.

Shettar trails by 1,900 votes

Former chief minister and Congress nominee Jagadish Shettar is trailing by 1,900 votes against BJP candidate Mahesh Tenginkai.

Congress leads in Gokak Assembly

Congress candidate Mahantesh Kadadi leading in Gokak assembly constituency. BJP candidate Ramesh Jarkiholi trailing after round-1.

Karnataka Election Result 2023: Party-wise vote share (till 9 am)

Congress widens lead, ahead on 100+ seats

Congress leads on 100+ seats; BJP ahead in 80, JD(S) 20+.

BJP confident of victory in Karnataka election despite Congress taking ahead in early trends

"As of now, it seems to be a neck-to-neck fight but we will be able to form the govt": BJP spokesperson Syed Zafar Islam on initial trends in Karnataka polls.

BJP's Abhay Patil leading in Belgaum Dakshin Assembly seat

BJP candidate Abhay Patil leading in Belgaum Dakshin assembly after round-2 of the counting of votes. Patil polled 7621 votes, while his nearest rival independent (MES) Ramakant Konduskar had polled 4325 votes. Congress candidate Prabhavati Mastmaradi had polled 935 votes.

Congress now takes leadon 94+ seats, with the BJP on 70+; JD(S) has improved its tally and is now ahead on 21 seats, as per latest trends.

Congress celebrates at party office in Delhi

As Congress takes lead in early trends, celebration has already begunat the party headquarters in New Delhi.

Early trends favour Congress

Congress moves much ahead in fight with lead on 85 seats; BJP on 70 seats, while JD(S) 18.

CT Ravi leads in Chikkamagalur

BJP National General Secretary CT Ravi leads in Chikkamagalur.

Karnataka Election Result: Hassan, Holenarasipur leading candidates

Preetham Gowda of BJP leads in Hassan segment and Shreyas Patel of Congress, leads in Holenarasipur.

Congress now ahead in fight with lead on 66 seats, BJP at 62; JD(S) 18.

In interest of Karnataka, my father should become CM, says Siddaramaiah's son

"We will do anything to keep BJP out of power...In the interest of Karnataka, my father should become the CM," says Yathindra Siddaramaiah, Congress leader and son of former CM Siddaramaiah.

Counting day visual from strongroom in Hassan

Neck-and-neck fight between BJP and Congress

BJP leading on 46 seats, Congress on 43seats; JD(S) ahead on 17

Karnataka election results 2023: Latest tally

Latest tally shows close race between BJP and Congress, with saffron party leading on 26+ and INC 21+.

JD(S) is ahead on 5 seats.

Karnataka Election Result 2023: Bommai visits Hanuman Temple in Hubbali

What latest tally for Karnataka vote counting shows

BJP now ahead on 10+ seats, Congress 8+ and JD(S) 4.

Visual from a counting centre in Kolar

Big day for Karnataka, says Bommai as counting begins

Today is a big day for Karnataka as the people's verdict for the state will be out. I am confident that BJP will win with absolute majority and give a stable government, says Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai, in Hubballi.

As per initial trends, BJP has assumed lead on 5+ seats, Congress 4 amd JD(S) 3.

Karnataka Election Result 2023: Get constituency-wise updates on leading/trailing candidates

Karnataka Assembly Election Result 2023: Get constituency-wise updates on leading/trailing candidates here.

Karnataka Election Result 2023: Counting of votes begins

The counting of votes for Karnataka Assembly election 2023 has begun. Readers can keep a tab on Deccan Herald website for 360-degree coverage.

Celebrations begins at Congress's Delhi office

Celebration begins at the Congress office in Delhi ahead of the counting of votes for the 224 seats in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly elections held on May 10.

Congress's Jagdish Sharma hopes party victory in 150 seats

What JD(S) leader HD Kumaraswamy said ahead of vote count

“My expectations are not necessary now because exit polls have already shown that two national parties will score in a big way,” says JD(S) chief HD Kumaraswamy.

Tight security outside Bengaluru's Mount Carmel College

In the next 2-3 hours...: JD(S) leader HD Kumaraswamy

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

When does a recount happen?

Before the result of the elections is formally declared, a candidate is allowed to demand a recount of votes. However, the request for the second counting of votes, which is to determine the accuracy of an initial count by the polling agents, has to be made in writing along with strong reasons. Read more

What happens on vote counting day?

After polling in each station, the presiding officer hits the 'close' button on the control units of the EVMs. Following this, EVMs and VVPATs are sealed and carried to district headquarters or sub-divisions under armed security. They are kept in a strong room, which is sealed off in the presence of candidates or their representatives and members of the election commission. Read more

What is a hung assembly? How is a government formed in case of a hung assembly?

With Karnataka Assembly Elections just around the corner and political parties in the fray fighting to assert their dominance in the state, let us understand what a hung Assembly is. Read more

How is a state government formed?

After elections to the states' legislative assemblies, the party or coalition that wins a majority of seats forms the state government. The Representation of the People Act, 1951, and the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961, lay down the rules for the conduct of elections to the states' legislative assemblies. Read more

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Adequate police at each strong room, counting hall and counting centre: Deputy Commissioner, Bengaluru Urban

There are adequate police personnel deployed as per plan at each strong room, counting hall and counting centre premises: DC Bengaluru Urban, Dayananda KA

Congress leader K Rahman Khan hopes for party victory in Karnataka election

It's a big day today. We are hopeful that Congress will emerge victorious. We should get a comfortable majority with more than 120 seats. It's not just the exit polls that predict Congress victory, the same is also visible on the ground level, people want change: K Rahman Khan, Congress leader & former Union minister

Security beefed up ahead of counting

Security arrangements tightened ahead of counting of votes for the 224 seats in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly elections held on May 10.Visual from Mount Carmel College and StJoseph's College counting centres in Bengaluru.

Security seen outside CM Bommai's residence in Hubbali ahead of vote count

Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023: Ahead of vote count, BJP and Congress claim victory

The BJP and Congress were both steadfast by claiming to emerge victorious when the Assembly election results come out on Saturday. After a meeting at BJP veteran B S Yediyurappa's residence, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai maintained that the saffron party will reach the magic number (113). Read more

Decisive or hung? Parties on tenterhooks as D-Day arrives

BJP and Congress camps went into a huddle on Friday, a day before the Assembly poll results, with anxious leaders of both parties brainstorming on their next moves if there is no decisive verdict, a prospect dreaded by both the national parties. Many exit polls have predicted a fractured mandate while predicting the Congress to emerge as the single largest party. Read more

Mandate 2023: Parties jittery over hung Assembly scenario

Notwithstanding exit polls giving Congress the edge and predicting a setback for the BJP, both parties are jittery over the final outcome on May 13 even as the possibility of a hung Assembly cannot be ruled out. Read more

HD Kumaraswamy offers pact, but with conditions

Anticipating a fractured mandate, JD(S) legislature party leader H D Kumaraswamy said he is ready to enter into an alliance with either the BJP or Congress depending on which party fulfils his conditions.Kumaraswamy’s offer is in the context of seven out of 10 exit polls coming out on poll day on Wednesday indicating a fractured mandate while showing Congress as the single-largest party.

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Bommai and BJP leaders meet at Yediyurappa's residence ahead of poll results

A day ahead of counting of votes in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly elections, incumbent Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Friday expressed confidence about the BJP crossing the "magic figure" with a clear majority, and said the question of coalition talks with other parties does not arise now.Bommai today met BJP veteran B S Yediyurappa along with other party leaders, including ministers Murugesh Nirani, Byrathi Basavaraj, party MP Lehar Singh Siroya and A T Ramaswamy, at the former chief minister's residence. Read more

Anxious Cong leaders huddle ahead of Assembly polls results

Ahead of the Karnataka Assembly election results, top Congress leaders huddled on Friday to discuss various scenarios, including ways in which the party can keep its flock together if there’s a photo finish. Read more