Karnataka Election Results Highlights: The Congress party is all set to form the government in Karnataka with the party winning majority and the debate now shifts to who will be crowned the next chief minister. Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will meet Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar to discuss the chief ministerial position. Notably, this is the Congress' best electoral performance in the state since 1989. As per the results declared by the Election Commission in 223 out of the 224 seats, the Congress has won 135 seats, the BJP's tally has been reduced to 65 and the JD(S) 19. The final result in one constituency, Jayanagar, was awaited as a controversy erupted over the recounting of votes. Meanwhile, the party's victory in the Karnataka assembly polls is likely to help get its candidates elected in three of the four Rajya Sabha seats from the state falling vacant next year.
For the BJP, this comprehensive defeat in Karnataka after a campaign of contrasts has left it with much to ponder as the two rivals prepare for a direct contest in three more state polls this year in the run-up to the all-important 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
Karnataka Election Results LIVE: Randeep Singh Surjewala AICC in-charge of Karnataka
- Siddaramaiah, moved the single-line resolution authorising AICC president to appoint a new leader of CLP party and 135 Cong MLAs proceeded to unanimously approve his resolution.
- It was endorsed by DK Shivakumar also... Cong Gen Secy KC Venugopal informed Kharge about the resolutions and Kharge then instructed KC Venugopal that the 3 senior observers must take individual opinions of each legislature and convey them to the high command.
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Congress Legislature Party meeting to decide new Karnataka Chief Minister begins
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The Congress Legislature Party has unanimously decided to leave the selection of Congress Legislature Party leader to the decision of the AICC President
Karnataka Election Results LIVE: Vokkaliga seers back Shivakumar candidature as CM
- Prominent Vokkaliga pontiff of Adi Chunchanagiri Nirmalananda Natha Swamiji appealed to the Congress leadership to appoint Karnataka party unit president D K Shivakumar as the next chief minister of the state.
- "This programme has been organised to request all the seniors right from Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge and Siddaramaiah to give Shivakumar an opportunity to run the administration and serve the society," Nirmalananda Natha Swamiji said.
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Independent MLA Lata Mallikarjun extends unconditional support to Congress
Karnataka Election 2023 LIVE: CLP meeting in Bengaluru
Senior Congress leader and former Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah arrives at Shangri-La hotel in Bengaluru for CLP meeting
Karnataka Election 2023 LIVE: CLP meeting in Bengaluru
Senior Congress leader and former Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah arrives at Shangri-La hotel in Bengaluru for CLP meeting
Karnataka Election 2023 LIVE: CLP meeting in Bengaluru
Senior Congress leader and former Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah arrives at Shangri-La hotel in Bengaluru for CLP meeting
Karnataka Election 2023 LIVE: CLP meeting in Bengaluru
Senior Congress leader and former Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah arrives at Shangri-La hotel in Bengaluru for CLP meeting
Karnataka Election 2023 LlVE: DK Shivakumar visits Sri Kadasiddeshwara Mutt in Tumkur
-"Swamiji has always guided me", says DK Shivakumar visits Sri Kadasiddeshwara Mutt in Tumkur after Congress wins in K'taka polls
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- Chief Minister to be sworn in on Thursday, says Congress
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- Huge number of supporters gathers outside the residence of Karnataka Congress president DK Shivakumar in Bengaluru and raise slogans of 'We want DK Shivakumar as CM'
Karnataka Election Results LIVE: Hope Congress fulfills its poll promises made to people of Karnataka, says Owaisi
- With Congress emerging victorious in the Karnataka Assembly election, AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi aid he hoped that the grand old party will fulfill its pre-poll promises made to the public.
Karnataka Election Results LIVE: Congress appoints three observers
- The Congress appointed three central observers, ahead of its crucial legislature party meeting in Karnataka to elect the new chief minister, amid hectic lobbying for the top post.
- AICC general secretary K C Venugopal said the central observers would oversee the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting.
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Newly elected independent MLA from Harapanahalli extends support to Congress
AICC general secretary in-charge of Karnataka Randeep Singh Surjewala on Sunday said Latha Mallikarjun, who has got elected as an independent from theHarapanahalli Assembly segment has extended unconditional support to the Congress party in the State.
Latha Mallikarjun, is the daughter of veteran leader and former Deputy Chief Minister, late MP Prakash.
Karnataka Election Results LIVE: Congress Karnataka chief D K Shivakumar signals his intention to become next Karnataka CM
A day after the Congress romped to victory in the Karnataka Assembly elections, the party's state unit president DK Shivakumar on Sunday hinted that he is in the chief ministerial race saying he took everyone along and never sought anything for himself.
He also brushed aside speculations about differences between him and former chief minister Siddaramaiah.
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LIVE:BJP to do detailed analysis to find out reasons for poll debacle in Karnataka
Karnataka BJP has decided to do a detailed analysis of the overall poll results and also constituency-wise outcomes to find out the reasons for the party's debacle in the Assembly election, outgoing Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said on Sunday.
Rejecting the Congress's claim that it was Prime Minister Narendra Modi's defeat, he said multiple factors have contributed to the party's performance and they will all be analysed.
Karnataka Election Results: 'All the best', outgoing CM Bommai wishes Congress CM aspirants Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar
Outgoing Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Sunday wished "all the best" to Congress leaders Siddaramaiah and D K Shivakumar, who are in the race to become the next Chief Minister of Karnataka.
The newly-elected Congress MLAs in Karnataka are meeting here this evening to discuss government formation with leaders eliciting their views on the Chief Ministerial candidate.
Leader of Opposition in the outgoing Assembly Siddaramaiah and Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee President DK Shivakumar are strong claimants and front-runners for the coveted post.
Karnataka Election Results LIVE: Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel blasts Modi for defeat
The entire Karnataka election was fought on the face of PM Modi and now he (Basavaraj Bommai) is taking responsibility for defeat which should be given to PM Modi
Karnataka Election Results LIVE: Congress Legislature Party meet today
Sushil Kumar Shinde, Deepak Bawaria and Bhanwar Jitendra Singh have been made the observers in Karnataka by AICC. Observers will be present in the Congress Legislative party meeting today and will submit the report to the party high command.
Karnataka Election Results LIVE: The battle was won by Congress in the regions
Karnataka has six regions: Kittur Karnataka, Kalyana Karnataka, Coastal Karnataka, Central Karnataka, Bengaluru and Old Mysore. Each region saw its distinctive fight and ultimately Congress came on top in most of them, writes Sandeep Shastri. Read to find out how this columnist predicted that if the Congress was ahead in Karnataka, it would cross the half-way mark. Check here
Karnataka Verdict: Focus on local issues, united state leadership helped Congress craft historic win
Experts feel that Congress’ electoral pitch centred on the concerns of the women, the youth, and the economically weaker sections worked in its favour.... Read More
Karnataka Election Results LIVE: Why BJP failed: Congress’s Pan-Karnataka presence
There could be many reasons to win or lose an election. But certain factors become obvious. For example, in the case of the ruling BJP, it is still a party that needs to grow across the state. The Congress, on the other hand, is deeply rooted in every district. A swing of 2-5 percentage points is sufficient for the Congress to score over the BJP. Unlike the BJP, the Congress state leaders took the responsibility of leading the party to polls.
Karnataka Election Results LIVE: BJP stalled in the South, as Karnataka offers lessons
The people of the south have a lot of things in common, except for politics. To use Karnataka as a gateway to make further inroads down South, the state BJP had to deliver on politics and governance. But its governments in Karnataka since 2008 have been discredited and Hindutva has found few takers. “Double-engine” campaigns succeeded in UP and Gujarat because the Centre and state worked in lockstep, writes Sreejith Panicker. Corruption, dependence on Modi, ana apathy, find out factors that hit teh stride.
Karnataka Election Results LIVE: Pressing governance challenges await Congress
The biggest task before the new government is to correct the lopsided development of the state and ensure equitable growth, writes M Gautham Machaiah. The state's economy is excessively centred on Bengaluru and IT and industry and backward regions have been neglected. Bengaluru needs a big infrastructure upgrade. A focus on climate change and improving school education is long overdue. A packed agenda awaits the next government, he adds. Read full analysis here
Karnataka Election Results: Congress cracks the victory code, BJP’s double engine strategy blunted
With this win, Congress would have learned valuable lessons like the importance of unity and focusing on local bread and butter issues. BJP persisting with its national leadership fronting state assembly campaigns is yielding diminishing returns... Read More
Karnataka Election Results LIVE: First meeting of Congress Legislature Party at 5.30 pm today
Randeep Singh Surjewala, AICC in-charge of Karnataka has said that the Congress will hold its first meeting of Congress Legislature Party (CLP) at 5:30 pm on May 14 (today).
Earlier today an informal meet was also held. Congress MLA Priyank Kharge told ANI that it was a "courtesy call between the AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge and Siddaramaiah, not a political meeting". "CLP meeting will take place where the final decision for the CM will be taken," he added.
Congress MLAs Dinesh Gundu Rao, Rizwan Arshad, Puttaranga Shetty C and Satish Jarkiholi also met with Siddaramaiah.
Meanwhile, Karnataka Congress president DK Shivakumar along with his family visited Nonavinakere Kadasiddeshwara Mutt to take the blessings of Vrishabha Deshikendra Seer after winning the elections.
Karnataka Election Results LIVE: Congress victory shows that PM Modi is not invincible, say Opposition leaders
Opposition leaders have lauded the Congress for its victory in Karnataka and thanked the people of the state, saying that this win has showed that "Modi is not invincible".
-- Communist Party of India (CPI) MP Binoy Viswam said: “Pro-poor promises and secular stance helped Congress to score the historic Karnataka victory. It urges them to learn necessary lessons and to be more responsible in national politics. Modi is never invincible. If all secular forces are united, 2024 will see the end of BJP Raj.”
-- TMC MP Mahua Moitra tweeted: “Thank you Karnataka. For choosing LPG over Bajrangbaliji.”
-- CPI (Marxist-Leninist) Liberation general secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya said: “Thank you #Karnataka for giving such a fitting rebuff to not just the corrupt and non-performing Bommai regime but to the hate-filled and arrogant Modi-Shah-Yogi campaign. It has set the stage for the forthcoming elections and encouraged every defender of democracy across India.”
Karnataka Election Results LIVE: 14 ministers lose Assembly election in Karnataka
As many as 14 ministers of the outgoing Basavaraj Bommai-led BJP government lost the Karnataka Assembly elections, the counting for which was taken up on Saturday.
They are: Govinda Karjol (Mudhol), J C Madhuswamy (Chikkanayakanahalli), B C Patil (Hirekerur), Shankar Patil Munena Koppa (Navalgund), Halappa Achar (Yelburga) and B Sriramulu (Ballari), K Sudhakar (Chikkaballapur), B C Nagesh (Tiptur), Murugesha Nirani (Bilgi), B C Patil (Hirekerur) and M T B Nagaraj (Hoskote). Assembly Speaker Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri, a BJP leader, also lost the Sirsi seat.
Minister V Somanna lost from Varuna and Chamarajanagar, the two segments where he contested. Minister R Ashoka, who too contested from two constituencies, was reelected from Padmanabhanagar but lost in Kanakapura.
Karnataka Election Results LIVE: Karnataka results highlights importance of regional leadership, say experts
The BJP's comprehensive defeat to the Congress in Karnataka where the two parties ran a campaign of contrasts has left the ruling party with much to ponder as the two rivals prepare for a direct contest in three more state polls this year in the run-up to the all-important 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The BJP's hopes that the popular appeal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who like every state election campaigned intensively this time as well, and its grander themes of nationalism, Hindutva and the country's development will be more than a match to the Congress' promises and charges against its state government turned out to be futile.
While many BJP leaders drew consolation from the party's almost steady vote share of around 36% like last time, the rise in the Congress' support to over 43% from 38% underscores that it succeeded in wooing most of the floating voters and those who broke from the Janata Dal (Secular). The Opposition's success in building a strong caste coalition combined with Muslim votes to get the better of the BJP is another significant takeaway from the polls, experts said.
Karnataka Election Results LIVE: In Charts: Why landslide victories are a rarity in the state
As Congress wins Karnataka, here's a look at why landslide victories are a rarity in the state. This is the first time a party has bagged more than 60 percent seat share in Karnataka since 1989. Our analysis of historical data reveals the possible reasons behind the state's aversion to landslide victories. Take a look here
Karnataka Election Results: Congress got its pre-match strategies right, BJP misread the pitch
From exposing the shortcomings of the BJP government, especially on corruption, to presenting a united front Congress and showering the electorate with welfare goodies, Congress was on the ball. BJP, in contrast, appeared completely disconnected raising issues that cut no ice with voters... Read More
Karnataka Election Results LIVE: Karnataka poll results affirmation of Rahul Gandhi's hard work, says Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot
The huge mandate won by the Congress in Karnataka valodates the party leader Rahul Gandhi's hard work and this was evident during the Bharat Jodo Yatra, said Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot. Karnataka have taught a befitting reply to the BJP, which had toppled the Congress in the state, he added.
"The people of Karnataka taught a befitting lesson to the BJP in this election. The BJP does it (topple governments) in every state. They did it in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra," he said.
Karnataka Election Results LIVE: In 2024, we want all our candidates win from all the 28 seats, says BJP minister CN Ashwath Narayan
Accepting the Karnataka Assembly verdict, Bhartiya Janata Party leader and State minister CN Ashwath Narayan said that the party will work hard to come out with stronger in 2024 elections. He also said that in 2024 elections, they will ensure that all our candidates win from all the 28 seats.
"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 the 2024 elections, we want to ensure that all our candidates win from all the 28 seats," he said.
Karnataka Election Results LIVE: Jagadish Shettar's first reaction to Karnataka poll loss
“Money power has played a very important role,” Congress leader and candidate from Hubli-Dharwad-Central, Jagadish Shettar told ANI after his defeat in the Karnataka Assembly Elections.
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Shivakumar stages 'dharna' alleging government machinery's misuse post BJP's narrow win in Jayanagar
Karnataka Election Results LIVE: Coastal Karnataka remains BJP bastion
Dakshina Kannada or Coastal Karnataka, the BJP stronghold, once again voted as expected, while showing some chinks in the armour.
The fight for Udupi saw all five BJP legislators win. Overall, BJP managed to win six of the eight Dakshina Kannada constituencies, with Congress winning Puttur and Mangalore, where UT Khader, a former Congress minister, retained his seat.
Coastal Karnataka is the smallest region of the state. Even in 2013, when Yediyurappa and the Reddy brothers split the party, BJP recorded its highest vote share of 34 percent there. The Canara region, also known as Karavali, consists of three districts along the coast of the Arabian Sea namely, Uttara Kannada, Udupi, and Dakshina Kannada, all of which are considered a citadel of the saffron party.
Karnataka Election Results LIVE: Congress romps home to Karnataka House but has two contenders for CM seat
The party has called a meeting on May 14 to discuss government formation and select a leader for the state. Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will meet Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar to discuss the chief ministerial position.... Read More
Karnataka Election Results LIVE: CM Contender - Siddaramaiah
-- The former Chief Minister contested what may be his last election from the Varuna constituency, where his son Yathindra Siddaramaiah was elected in the previous assembly polls in 2018. He was pitted against V Somanna, the BJP's Housing Minister. He defeated Somanna by more than 46,163 votes. Previously, Siddaramaiah had contested from the Chamundeshwari constituency in Mysuru district, where he had won as an MLA five times and lost twice.
-- He started his political career in 1983 by winning from Chamundeshwari on a Lok Dal party ticket, and then joined the Janata Party, which merged with other parties to become the Janata Dal in 1988.
-- After the Janata Dal split into two factions, he joined the Janata Dal (Secular), headed by Deve Gowda, and became the president of the party's state unit. However, he was expelled from the party in 2005, when Deve Gowda's son HD Kumaraswamy was gaining prominence. Siddaramaiah then joined the Congress in 2006, along with his supporters. He became the Leader of Opposition after winning in 2008, and became Chief Minister in 2013. He is now a nine-time MLA.
-- In 2019, when 17 MLAs resigned, leading to the fall of the Congress-JD (S) coalition government, Siddaramaiah took charge of the by-elections in Karnataka. The by-polls were held on December 5, 2019, for 15 assembly seats, and Siddaramaiah was confident he would win 12 of those. But Congress managed to win only two seats, and the JD (S) none. The loss was a major setback for him, and differences arose among party members over his leadership.
Karnataka Election Results LIVE: CM Contender - DK Shivakumar
-- He is the incumbent MLA from Kanakapura, and the state Congress president. He contested against BJP's R Ashoka, the incumbent Revenue Minister, and Janata Dal (Secular) leader B Nagaraju, his nearest rival in the polls, who he defeated by a margin of more than 122,392 votes.
-- He has been elected a legislator eight times and has held significant ministerial positions in Congress-led state governments. During the JD (S)-Congress government, which collapsed in 2019, he served as the Minister of Irrigation. Previously, he had served as the Minister of Energy under the Siddaramaiah government. On 2 July 2020, the senior leader officially took charge as Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president, succeeding Dinesh Gundu Rao.
-- The 60-year-old is a close confidant of party leaders Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi. Shivakumar is a skilled strategist and is known as the Congress' troubleshooter in times of crisis. He is recognised as having played a vital role in the formation of the Congress-JD (S) coalition government in Karnataka after the 2018 elections.
-- With a net worth around Rs 1,400 crore (declared prior to these assembly elections), he is one of the richest politicians. While filing his nomination for the 2018 elections, he had declared total assets of Rs 840 crore.
Karnataka Election Results LIVE: Congress has two contenders for CM seat
After securing a landslide victory in Karnataka, the Congress party now faces a major hurdle in choosing a chief ministerial candidate as two senior leaders, veteran Siddaramaiah and trouble-shooter DK Shivakumar, are both vying for the post.
The party has called a meeting on May 14 to discuss government formation and select a leader for the state. Observers will be speaking to newly-elected MLAs, and Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will also meet Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar to discuss the chief ministerial position.
Karnataka Election Results 2023: Shivakumar recalls Sonia visiting him in jail, gets emotional after Congress' victory
In less than two hours, the Congress crossed the halfway mark of 113 needed to form the government in the state.... Read More
Karnataka Election Results LIVE: Ramamurthy wins Jayanagar with margin of 16 votes after recount
BJP candidate CK Ramamurthy has won the Jayanagar seat with margin of 16 votes after recount, PTI reported.
After first counting, Congress candidate Sowmya Reddy was leading by 294 votes as she secured 57,591 votes and Ramamurthy got 57,297 votes.
The Election Commission ordered recounting of postal ballots in Jayanagar constituency in the city late last night. Congress state president D K Shivakumar and party working president Ramalinga Reddy among other office bearers staged a demonstration in protest against the electoral body's order. An EC official said the recounting of postal ballots was ordered following an appeal by Ramamurthy.
Karnataka Election Results LIVE: Congress protests recounting of ballots in Jayanagar
Congress state president D K Shivakumar and party working president Ramalinga Reddy among other office bearers staged a demonstration in protest against the electoral body's order. An EC official said the recounting of postal ballots was ordered following an appeal by BJP's CK Ramamurthy. After first counting, Congress candidate Sowmya Reddy was leading by 294 votes as she secured 57,591 votes and Ramamurthy got 57,297 votes. Of the total 224 seats in Karnataka, Jayanagar was the only segment where the result has not yet come out.
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BJP's CK Ramamurthy declared winner from Jayanagar with margin of 16 votes
Karnataka Election Results LIVE: Jayanagar ballots to be recounted as Congress, BJP are neck and neck
The Election Commission ordered recounting of postal ballots in Jayanagar constituency in the city where Congress candidate Sowmya Reddy is in close contest with BJP's CK Ramamurthy. Reddy was leading by 294 votes as she secured 57,591 votes and Ramamurthy 57,297 after counting. An EC official said the recounting of postal ballots was ordered following an appeal by Ramamurthy.
Karnataka Election Results LIVE: Congress leader DK Shivakumar
"We are jointly working. I have said in the beginning. The day I took the oath, thinking together is the progress, working together is the success. I assured Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi and Mallikaarjun Kharge that I will deliver Karnataka. I can't forget Sonia Gandhi coming to meet me in jail when all the BJP people put me in jail. I thank all my leaders in the state including Siddaramaiah, all the MLAs, all the party office bearers and workers who took the responsibility. It is not a one-man effort."
Karnataka Election Results LIVE: Vote share according to Election Commission data
-- Congress improved its vote share by over 4% to 42.88% this year compared to 2018
-- JD(S) saw a sharp fall of over 5% to 13.29%
-- BJP's vote share has dropped 2% to 36%
Karnataka election result: 4% jump in vote share across regions boosts Congress seats tally to cross 130-mark
The results for the May 10 polls were declared on Saturday with the Congress emerging on top as it won 135 seats and was leading in one seat.... Read More
Karnataka Election Results LIVE Updates: Where does BJP stand?
The BJP's comprehensive defeat to the Congress in Karnataka where the two parties ran a campaign of contrasts has left the ruling party with much to ponder as the two rivals prepare for a direct contest in three more state polls this year in the run-up to the all-important 2024 Lok Sabha elections.Even as the ruling BJP was defeated in the Karnataka Assembly elections, the party retained its traditional stronghold in the coastal region by securing victories in 11 of the 13 constituencies in the twin districts of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi.
