Karnataka Election Result 2023 HIGHLIGHTS: Congress Wins 135 Seats, Leads On 1 As Result For The Last Seat Remains

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Karnataka Assembly Election Result 2023 Live: Hello and welcome to ABP Live on the Karnataka Assembly Election 2023 Counting Day. Follow this space to get all the latest updates, news, and reactions from the Karnataka legislative assembly election 2023 results.The counting of votes for the Karnataka Assembly polls, held on May 10, is taking place on May 13, Saturday. The intense battle between rival parties BJP and Congress has left everyone eagerly awaiting the outcome, as the possibility of a hung assembly looms. The results will reveal the electoral fortunes of key leaders such as Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai of the BJP, Congress heavyweights Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar, and JD(S)' HD Kumaraswamy, among others.The counting process commenced at 8 am across 36 centres throughout the state. Election officials anticipate a clearer picture of the results to emerge by mid-day. The voting on May 10 witnessed a "record" turnout of 73.19 per cent, as citizens cast their votes to elect representatives for the 224-member Assembly.Exit polls have indicated a close competition between the Congress and BJP, causing leaders from both parties to feel anxious about the outcome. Meanwhile, the JD(S) appears to anticipate a hung verdict, which could provide an opportunity for them to play a role in government formation. The majority of pollsters have given a slight advantage to the Congress, while also acknowledging the possibility of a hung Assembly in the state.During the vigorous and spirited campaigning that concluded on Monday, leaders from all political parties emphasized the need for a "government with a full majority." They aimed to secure a clear mandate and establish a strong and stable government, unlike the situation following the 2018 polls.In the previous elections, the BJP emerged as the single largest party, securing 104 seats, followed by the Congress with 80 seats and JD(S) with 37 seats. Additionally, there was one independent member, while the BSP and Karnataka Pragnyavantha Janatha Party (KPJP) each secured one seat.

13/05/2023 23:20:16

EC Orders Recounting Of Postal Ballots In Jayanagar After BJP's Appeal

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 C K Ramamurthy, reports PTI. The recounting of postal ballots was ordered following an appeal by Ramamurthy.

13/05/2023 23:07:04

Nitish Kumar Congratulates Congress For Sweeping Mandate

"Heartiest congratulations and good wishes to the Congress upon its victory, with a clear majority, in Karnataka assembly elections," Bihar CM Nitish Kumar congratulates Congress for its big win in Karnataka. 

13/05/2023 22:13:26

Karnataka Election Result 2023 Live: Congress Wins 135 Seats, Leads On 1 As Result For The Last Seat Remains

As per the latest ECI data, Congress leads on 135 seats and leads on one. 

13/05/2023 21:46:14

Karnataka Election Result 2023 Live: Bommai Reaches Raj Bhawan To Tender Resignation To Governor

Outgoing Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai arrives at Raj Bhawan to tender his resignation to Governor after conceding defeat. 

13/05/2023 20:22:17

Karnataka Congress President DK Shivakumar Wins With Biggest Margin Across State

Karnataka Congress president DK Shivakumar wins with the biggest margin across the state defeating BJP's B Nagaraju with 1,22,392 votes. 

13/05/2023 20:17:06

Independent Candidate Darshan Puttannaiah Extends Support To Congress: Surjewala

Independent candidate Darshan Puttannaiah, who won from Melukote seat, extends support to Congress, says Surjewala. 

13/05/2023 20:01:57

Congress To Hold First CLP Meeting Tomorrow At 5:30 PM, Informs Surjewala

The first Congress Legislative Party meeting after winning today's election will be held tomorrow at 5:30 pm, informs Randeep Singh Surjewala.  

13/05/2023 19:56:11

Sincere Gratitude To People Of Karnataka: Amit Shah As BJP Concedes Defeat

My sincere gratitude to the people of Karnataka for giving the BJP the opportunity to serve them for so many years. The BJP under the leadership of PM @narendramodi Ji will continue to strive for the welfare and development of the people of Karnataka, tweets Amit Shah as party concedes defeat. 

13/05/2023 19:49:19

Won Almost 99% Of Seats Through Which Bharat Jodo Yatra Passed: Kharge

We started from Mekedatu (padayatra). Then came the Bharat Jodo Yatra from Kanyakumari to Kashmir. We have won almost 99% of the seats in the route in which Rahul Gandhi walked. I thank him for that, says Kharge. 

13/05/2023 19:44:18

'BJP Mukt South India': Kharge Hits Back At BJP's 'Congress Mukt Bharat' Jibe

It's a big victory. Through this, a new energy emerged in the whole nation. BJP used to taunt us and say that we'll make 'Congress mukt Bharat'. Now the truth is that it is 'BJP mukt south India', says Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge. 

13/05/2023 19:26:38

Karnataka Shown New Life For Democracy: Randeep Singh Surjewala

Karnataka has created history. Karnataka has shown a new life for democracy not only for the people of Karnataka but for the entire country. This is a victory of every Kannadiga, says Randeep Singh Surjewala, AICC in-charge of Karnataka 

13/05/2023 19:05:32

Karnataka Election Result 2023 Live: Congress Registers Victory On 129 Seats, Leads On 7 As Counting Nears Completion

As per the latest data by the election commission, Congress has won 129 seats.

 

13/05/2023 18:29:05

Congress Likely To Split Tenure Of CM Between Sidda and Shivakumar

As the road to forming the next government in Karnataka gets clear for Congress, the party is working out a formula to split the 5-year tenure equally between Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar, as per sources. The party is, however, concerned over the corruption charges leveled against Shivakumar.   

13/05/2023 18:11:40

Shall Serve Karnataka With Even More Vigour In Times To Come: PM Modi

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 PM Modi.

13/05/2023 17:27:28

Karnataka Election Result 2023 Live: PM Modi Congratulates Congress As It Secures Majority, Crosses Halfway Mark

As Congress secures a majority in Karnataka, PM Modi tweets, "Congratulations to the Congress Party for their victory in the Karnataka Assembly polls. My best wishes to them in fulfilling people’s aspirations." 

13/05/2023 17:07:14

Congress Secures Majority, Crosses Halfway Mark, Shows ECI Data

The Congress party secures a majority in Karnataka as it crosses the halfway mark. As per ECI data, Congress wins 114 seats and leads on 22. BJP wins 50 seats and is leading on 14 seats. 

13/05/2023 17:03:13

BJP’s Divisive Politics Will Not Be Successful: KC Venugopal

"This is a clear message from the people of Karnataka that BJP’s divisive politics will not be successful,” says KC Venugopal as Congress maintains lead.

13/05/2023 16:12:07

PM Modi Thinks Voters Will Vote For BJP Seeing His Face, This Has Been Proved Wrong: Siddaramaiah

Congress leader and potential CM candidate Siddaramaiah targets BJP saying, "PM Modi thinks that by seeing his face voters will vote BJP party, this has been proved wrong."

13/05/2023 16:08:28

Congress' Dinesh Gundu Rao Defeats BJP's Wins Gandhi Nagar Seat By 105 Votes

Dinesh Gundu Rao from Congress defeats BJP's Sapthagiri Gowda A R by 105 votes from Gandhi Nagar seat.  

13/05/2023 15:42:26

Priyank Kharge Wins Against BJP's Manikanta Rathod From Chittapur By 13,640 Votes

Congress president Mallikajun Kharge's son Priyank Kharge wins against BJP's Manikanta Rathod from Chittapur seat by 13,640 votes. 

 

 

13/05/2023 15:40:47

Karnataka Congress President DK Shivakumar Collects Certificate After Winning Kanakpura Seat

Karnataka Congress President DK Shivakumar collects his certificate after winning Kanakpura seat. Shivaumar defeated BJP's R Ashoka with 1,21,593 votes. 

13/05/2023 15:37:40

Health Minister K Sudhakar Loses To Congress' Pradeep Eshwar In Chikkaballapura By 10,642 Votes

Health minister and Bharatiya Janata Party leader K Sudhakar loses to Congress' Pradeep Eshwar from Chikkaballapura seat by 10,642 votes

13/05/2023 15:22:30

Jharkhand Congress Workers Celebrate Party's Win In Karnataka

Congress party workers in Jharkhand celebrate party's win in Karnataka 

13/05/2023 15:11:43

'Nafrat Ka Bazaar Closed Down', 'Mohabbat Ki Dukaanein' Have Opened: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi addressing the media says, "We contested Karnataka polls with love, not hate; 'nafrat ka bazaar closed down', 'mohabbat ki dukaanein' have opened."

13/05/2023 15:13:47

Congress Wins 41 Seats, Leads On 96. BJP At 62 With 18 Seats Won As At 3 PM

As per election commission data as of 3 pm, the Congress has won 41 seats and is leading on 96 seats while BJP trails on 62 seats with 18 won so far.

BJP- 63
Congress- 137
JDS-  20
Kalyana Rajya Pragathi Paksha- 1
Sarvodaya Karnataka Paksha- 1
Independent- 2 

13/05/2023 14:38:44

Karnataka Election Result 2023 Live: Rahul Gandhi Adressess Media As Congress Leads In Karnataka, Watch LIVE

13/05/2023 14:01:41

CM Bommai To Reach Bengaluru Soon To Resign

As Congress inches closer to victory, BJP leader and CM Basavaraj S Bommai will reach Bengaluru soon to tender his resignation to the Governor.

13/05/2023 13:50:15

We Are Not UP Or Bihar...: Congress Leader BK Hariprasad On Karnataka Victory

Congress Leader BK Hariprasad said, "Who is Shah to say that if Karnataka doesn't vote for Modi the state won't get blessings? Is Modi a god? Nadda says if you don't vote for BJP, then no Central schemes will be extended to the state. Karnataka 3rd highest taxpayer in the country... we're not UP or Bihar."

13/05/2023 13:35:13

Congress Leader Dinesh Gundu Rao Leading By Only 105 Votes From Gandhi Nagar

At 1.35 pm, Congress Leader Dinesh Gundu Rao was leading by only 105 votes from Gandhi Nagar against BJP's Sapthagiri Gowda AR.

13/05/2023 13:19:43

Karnataka People Fed Up With BJP, Wanted Change: Siddaramaiah

As Congress sprints ahead in the Karnataka results, Siddaramaiah said, "We will cross 130 seats also, it is a big victory of Congress party. The people of Karnataka wanted a change because they were fed up with the BJP govt. BJP spent a lot of money on Operation 'Kamala'. Padyatra of Rahul ji helped as well in enthusing the cadre of the party."

13/05/2023 13:13:23

Karnataka Congress Chief DK Shivakumar Breaks Down, Thanks Cadres For Victory

Karnataka Congress Chief DK Shivakumar broke down as the party consolidated a massive lead in the state. He thanked the cadres and the people for the victory and promised to deliver results.

13/05/2023 12:54:13

People Have Chosen The Clean Path: Congress Leader BK Hariprasad

As Congress brinks closer to victory, party leader BK Hariprasad said, "Not a new path, people have chosen the clean path. This is a good mandate against BJP's false promises and negative politics. We had received a clear mandate much earlier. Still, they formed the Govt by poaching our MLAs. People didn't want to experiment this time. So, they gave a clear mandate."

 

13/05/2023 12:50:54

Congress Wins Challakere Seat, Leads In 128 Seats In Karnataka

Congress wins in Challakere constituency, leads in 128 seats in Karnataka BJP ahead in 67 seats and Janata Dal (Secular) leading in 22 constituencies.

 

13/05/2023 12:38:21

Karnataka Election Result 2023 Live: Congress Wins Challakere Seat By Massive Margin Of 44,000 Votes

Congress wins in Challakere constituency, leads in 128 seats in Karnataka. In the seat, Congress's T Raghumurthy defeated BJP's Anil Kumar by a massive margin of over 44,000 votes. BJP is ahead in 67 seats and Janata Dal (Secular) leading in 22 constituencies.

13/05/2023 12:29:46

Karnataka Election Result 2023 Live: BJP Concedes Defeat, CM Bommai Says Will Reorganise Party And Come Back In Lok Sabha

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavraj Bommai conceded BJP's defeat in the Karnataka Assembly elections as the counting of the votes is underway. He said, "We will take result in our stride, we will reorganize the party and come back in Lok Sabha election." Karnataka registered a "record" turnout of 73.19 per cent in the voting on May 10, to elect representatives to the 224-member Assembly. BJP emerged as the single largest party in the House in the 2018 election, winning 104 seats. In the 2018 polls, Congress won 80 seats.

13/05/2023 12:21:28

Entire South India Now 'BJP Mukth', Says Baghel

As Congress brinks closer to victory in Karnataka, Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel said, "They spoke about ‘Congress-Mukt Bharat’ but now entire South India has become BJP Mukt".

13/05/2023 11:43:45

Karnataka Election Result 2023 Live: EC Stats

As per the latest ECI data, Congress gets 42.93 per cent vote share, BJP gets 36.17 per cent vote share, while JDS receives 12.97 per cent.

13/05/2023 11:35:39

Celebratory Mood At Congress Office: WATCH

Celebratory mood at the Congress office in Bengaluru as the party consolidates its lead of around 119 seats in initial trends in Karnataka election results.

13/05/2023 10:30:15

Karnataka Election Results | EC Stats

BJP's Mahesh Tenginkai leads and Congress's Jagadish Shettar trails in the Hubli-Dharwad Central Assembly constituency, as per ECI.

13/05/2023 10:15:09

Karnataka Election Result 2023 Live: Congress's BZ Zameer Ahmed Khan Leading In Chamarajpet

 Congress's BZ Zameer Ahmed Khan is leading on the Chamarajpet seat while BJP candidate and former Bengaluru Police Commissioner Bhaskar Rao is trailing. "We are confident that people's mandate is with us. We should be able to march ahead with the blessings of the people," Rao said.

13/05/2023 10:02:21

Karnataka Election Result 2023 Live: BS Yediyurappa's Son Leads From Shikaripura

BS Yediyurappa's son, BJP's BY Vijayendra, is leading from the Shikaripura assembly seat.

13/05/2023 09:46:59

Karnataka Election Result 2023 Live: EC Numbers

As per ECI, Congress leads in 82 seats, BJP in 52 seats while the JDS is leading in 16 seats.

13/05/2023 09:39:06

EXPERT OPINION by Chambi Puranik, Political Analyst

Chambi Puranik, Political Analyst  It is slowly revealing that Congress and JDS are fighting neck-and-neck in this triangular contest, which has high stakes for both national parties! If voters don't give a simple majority to the BJP, then it has a lot of implications for its 2024 Loksabha Elections too!? But it is too premature to predict or see clear trends, as Exit Polls are not Exact Polls, as we have to be cautious/patient to give our views on the likely results. But BJP is facing a serious anti-incumbency threat, as Congress has gone head-on, by taking up the issue of the 40 per cent commission and the kind of development and problems faced by the Common people a) Prices b) infrastructure and welfare schemes not being delivered, as promised by the BJP c) Also the treatment meted out to minorities on issues of Hijab, Azaan, lynching, and fear-syndrome, etc, to keep minority votes as their vote-bank, apart from recent incidents of huge cash found in the house of Madal Virupakshappa, a BJP MLA & his son taking bribe in his office, where his father was the Chairman of the Paints Nigam, which has proved that corruption is huge under the BJP government.  But the BJP did not counter the Congress Party propaganda like Pay-CM & Contractor's Association writing to the President.

13/05/2023 09:31:59

Karnataka Election Result 2023 Live: Who Is Leading, Who Is Trailing?

Congress's JAGADISH SHETTAR - Trailing

Congress' LAXMAN SAVADI - Leading

13/05/2023 09:18:52

Latest Trends

Latest Trends Update

BJP: 80

Congress: 126

JD(S): 18

13/05/2023 08:52:25

Numbers See-Saw Between BJP, Congress In Early Trends, JDS At Sweet Spot

As numbers see-saw between the Congress and the BJP with both chasing the majority mark to win Karnataka, JD(S) seems to be at the sweet spot to be the kingmaker.

13/05/2023 08:39:58

Congress Crosses Majority Mark In Early Trends

Congress has crossed the majority mark in early trends

13/05/2023 08:36:13

Congress Takes Lead Over BJP In Karnataka, JDS Ahead On 15 Seats

Thirty minutes into the counting, early trends are in line with the exit polls with Congress taking the lead on 111 seats and the BJP on 80 with the JD(S) on 15 seats.

13/05/2023 08:19:24

Congress, BJP Neck-And-Neck In Early Trends On 100 Seats

The Congress and the BJP are neck-and-neck in early trends for the first 100 seats as the counting began for the Karnataka Assembly Elections.

13/05/2023 08:02:37

Counting Begins, Cong Celebrates In Delhi

Counting has begun for the much-anticipated Karnataka Polls. The Congress, meanwhile, has started celebrations in Delhi.

13/05/2023 07:32:46

HD Kumaraswamy Hopes For 'Good Development'

On the crucial day of the Karnataka results, JD(S) leader HD Kumaraswamy said, "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 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."

13/05/2023 07:19:29

Congress Will Form Govt Again With A Majority: Saleem Ahmed

"Congress will form the government once again with a majority. We are confident about this. The public of Karnataka is looking for a change, they were fed up with this present govt," says Congress leader Saleem Ahmed.

 

 

13/05/2023 06:58:00

Security Arrangements Tightened Ahead Of Counting

Security arrangements have been tightened ahead of the counting of votes for the 224 seats in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly elections held on May 10.

13/05/2023 06:28:11

Security Up Ahead Of Counting Across 34 Centres To Decide Fate Of Congress, BJP, JDS

The results of the high-octane Karnataka Assembly elections will be declared today. Polling concluded in Karnataka to elect the 224-member Legislative Assembly on May 10 with the southern state recording a voter turnout of 72 per cent till 5 pm. The state is seeing a three-cornered contest between the incumbent BJP, an aggressive Congress, and the Deve Gowda-led Janata Dal (Secular), which would hope to play kingmaker again. The 224 seats span across six regions - Bengaluru, Central, Coastal, Hyderabad-Karnataka, Mumbai-Karnataka and Southern Karnataka or Old Mysore region. Mumbai-Karnataka and Southern Karnataka are the largest regions of the state and consist of 50 and 51 Assembly seats respectively.