Karnataka Election Results Highlights: Congress records sweeping win; CM Bommai resigns, takes responsibility for BJP's rout
Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai submitted his resignation to the Governor, hours after the Congress emerged victorious in the assembly elections with a thumping majority. Before tendering his resignation, Bommai "accepted the responsibility" for the BJP's defeat.
Congress will win at least 141 seats, form majority govt in Karnataka: D K Shivakumar
"I don't trust exit polls. I have trust in 141 seats. Our sample size is much bigger. Exit poll sample size is small. There is a major wave in favour of the Congress," Shivakumar said.
CM Basavaraj Bommai and BJP leaders meet at Yediyurappa's residence, says party will get absolute majority
Basavaraj 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.
Karnataka Election Results 2023: Time, where to watch and other key factors
Karnataka election results update: Exit polls give Congress a slight edge despite the BJP fighting this election using the charisma and vote-pulling abilities of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Stage set for counting of votes in Karnataka Assembly poll on May 13
The electoral fortunes of top leaders-- Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai of the BJP, Congress heavyweights Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar and JD(S)' HD Kumaraswamy, among many others will be known on Saturday.
Karnataka Election 2023 Updates: Counting across 36 centres to decide fate of 2,615 candidates
Karnataka Elections 2023 Updates: After much political effervescence in the tightly-contested assembly elections in politically crucial Karnataka, all eyes are on the counting of votes on Saturday (May 13) when the results will be declared.
Situation won't arise for 'Operation Lotus' as BJP will win 120 to 125 seats: Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje
The minister claimed that the party had done extremely well in some of the seats "beyond imagination".
Exit polls give jitters to Congress, BJP leaders; JD(S) expects hung verdict, eyes role in govt formation
Most pollsters, however, have also given an edge to the Congress over the ruling BJP
Karnataka’s unhappy tryst with hung assemblies and coalition governments
The Karnataka poll campaign witnessed a sudden spin in the urban and semi-urban areas for a couple of days with the Congress’ election manifesto mentioning its intention of banning the Bajrang Dal, a right wing outfit.
Karnataka Elections: Some questions about the exit poll process
Karnataka Elections 2023: Most exit pollsters who wagered their numbers yesterday did not share vote share estimates on which they based their calculation or their sampling methodology and other details. This lack of transparency in exit polls makes the calculation of seat numbers a dubious proposition
Karnataka Exit Polls: A mixed bag where Congress sits prettier than BJP
Both the Congress and the BJP rubbished the exit poll results, saying the numbers were far from the reality.
Karnataka Elections: Advantage Congress after exit polls. Its bipolar fight with BJP is pushing JD(S) to the margins
The direction of the trend is quite clear in the exit polls. Congress has the edge and BJP will again be unable to secure a majority. Congress targeting the Bommai government and BJP projecting its central leadership were two noticeable strands of the bipolar campaign that left JD(S) struggling for voter mindspace
Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023: Exit polls give Congress the edge, with BJP close behind
Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023: However, in the event of a hung assembly, which some of the exit polls indicate is a possibility, it is the JD(S) with its likely modest numbers that could once again become the king or the kingmaker.
It is advantage Congress in Karnataka exit polls
The close contest for the Assembly elections in 2023 proves that the BJP is struggling to overcome anti-incumbency, charges of corruption and could pay a price for ignoring leaders of its largest voter bank – the Lingayats
Karnataka exit polls predict close race to form government
A hung assembly will allow JDS to play the role of kingmaker and leave the door open for horse trading
Karnataka Elections: Exit polls add to the confusion with huge disparities, contradictory conclusions
Karnataka Elections 2023: The exit polls show Congress ahead, but track record and the split nature of predictions from various pollsters keep up the suspense. The lower end and higher end of projections show wild divergence: BJP from a low of 62 to a high of 117, Congress from 86 to 140 and JD(S) from 12 to 33
Karnataka Elections 2023: With most exit polls pointing to a cliffhanger contest, parties face a tense wait to May 13
Karnataka Elections 2023: Both the voters and pollsters have spoken. The pollsters have been heard. The voter’s turn will come on May 13. Karnataka’s history of close contests since 2004 is slated to repeat this time too with the exit polls diverging: some predicting a narrow victory for Congress, others that it will be single largest party, and a few giving the edge to BJP
Karnataka Election 2023 Highlights: Scindia certain BJP will win in Karnataka
Karnataka Election 2023 News Highlights: Jyotiraditya Scindia, minister of civil aviation, expressed confidence that the BJP would win the Karnataka election, said that instead of focussing on 'exit or entry' polls, one should wait for the people's verdict.
Congress says 'sovereignty' word was never used by Sonia Gandhi, deletes 'erroneous' tweet
Karnataka elections: The Congress' clarification came after the Election Commission on Monday asked AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge to clarify and rectify the party's social media post on Karnataka's sovereignty remark attributed to Sonia Gandhi.
Karnataka Exit Polls: How accurate were they last time?
Karnataka Elections 2023: As most exit polls predict Congress to emerge as the single largest party in the state, here's a recap of how pollsters fared during the previous Assembly election in Karnataka
Karnataka elections: Rahul Gandhi thanks Congress leaders, workers for dignified campaign
The Congress has promised to implement five 'guarantees' in the event of the party coming to power in the State.
Karnataka Elections: If Congress wins , what does this mean for the BJP?
Congress' victory in the state would demonstrate the party's ability to field a strong cadre and leadership team capable of competing in challenging political contests, say political observers.
Karnataka Elections 2023: Will BJP retain its position in Shivamogga with Yediyurappa, Eshwarappa out of electoral politics?
The winning party requires 113 seats to form the Government in Karnataka out of 224 seats.
Karnataka Election 2023: Here's a look at key candidates
Karnataka Election 2023: The ruling BJP is seeking a second term on the basis of its development record, while the opposition Congress pledging a corruption-free administration.
