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Karnataka election 2023 live updates: Karnataka Assembly polls will be held in single phase on May 10, and the results will be out May 13, according to the Election Commission of India (ECI). The state is being seen as the first big poll battle in the run-up to the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, that will see PM Narendra Modi and the BJP eyeing a third straight term at the Centre. Karnataka is the only state in the south where the BJP has been in power, and in the 2018 election, it emerged as the single-largest party, winning 104 seats in the 224-member assembly.
--Issue of notification: April 13, 2013
--Last date for making nominations: April 20
--Scrutiny of nominations: April 21
--Last date for withdrawal of candidatures: April 24
--Date of poll: May 10
--Counting of votes: May 13
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--5.21 crores in the state and the number of 100 plus voters is 16,976.
--58,000 polling stations would be set up across the state.
--224 Assembly constituencies of which 36 are reserved for the SCs and 15 for the STs.
--The total number of 80 plus electors is 12.15 lakhs.
---The number of persons with disabilities (PWDs) has increased to 5.55 lakhs
--First-time voters have increased from 2018-19 by 9.17 lakhs in Karnataka.
--The average number of electors per polling station comes to 883.
--There would be 240 model polling stations which will be made eco-friendly and green booths. 100 booths would be managed purely by persons with disability
Elections will be held in 224 constituencies. The tenure of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly is scheduled to end on May 24. The previous assembly elections were held in May 2018.
For informed voting, all the information including “Criminal Antecedents” of the candidates, if any, is available on the KYC App of ECI and https://affidavit.eci.gov.in portal
The BJP, led by Basavaraj Bommai, is fighting charges of corruption and communal polarisation. The election will also be a test for the popularity of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his policies.
More vigil in place this year to curb misuse of money power. 2,400 static surveillance teams to keep strict eye. Monitoring on 171 interstate check posts in 19 districts (sharing borders with other states). Multiple agencies working in synergy and coordination
For the upcoming assembly elections in #Karnataka, 58,282 polling stations will be set up in 224 ACs. The average voter per PS is 883. 50% of polling stations have a webcasting facility. For an enhanced voter experience, 1320 polling stations will be managed by women officials.
All landing strips and airports to be checked in Karnataka to avoid use of money during polls
Out of 224 assembly constituencies, 36 reserved for SCs and 15 reserved for STs. Facilities will be provided for senior citizens and PwD voters. For the first time, home voting facility given for 12.15 lakh 80 years+ and 5.55 lakh benchmarked PwD voters
How Karnataka's Urban crowd stacks up in elections
Urban Apathy is a cause of concern. 4 districts in India’s IT Hub had the lowest voter turnout in 2013 & 2018 Karnataka Assembly Elections, much less than the state average. 88% of PS in these 4 districts are in urban areas
For inclusive and participative elections, 100% enrollment of eligible (18+) Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups in Karnataka. 40 Ethnic PS to be set up for PVTGs. Special emphasis on the participation of the third gender in the election process.
Over 9.17 lakh first-time voters to participate in this year's elections in Karnataka. Also under Advance Application Facility, over 1.25 lakh applications were received from 17 years+ youth, out of which around 41,000 applications received from youth turning 18 years by April 1st, 2023
