Karnataka Elections 2023 LIVE UPDATES: The stage is set for high-octane polling in Karnataka
The stage is set for high-octane polling in Karnataka Today provided the weather does not play truant with the efforts of all political parties to see that these polls witness record turn out. The highest poll percentage so far was 57%.
This time the youth voters are around 9% and those above 80 years is also said to be high. Special arrangements for such people have been made so that they can exercise their franchise without any problem.
Some restaurants have in fact come with tempting offers like free food to those who cast their vote. Another restaurant announced free breakfast to first time voters between 7.30 am to 11.30 am. They had also approached the election commission for permission saying it was only a move to increase voting percentage and were not affiliated to any any political party. However, the civic authorities have refused permission. Check Out Live Upadates Here
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- 10 May 2023 9:22 AM IST
Mittu Changappa, a resident of Madikeri, was filled with immense joy and satisfaction as he cast his vote at the Madikeri Sant Michael School Polling Station. His elation was not only because he was the first voter to do so on this day, but also because he had the privilege of being the first voter in 30 consecutive elections over a span of 60 years. Mittu had cast his first vote in 1962, and since then, he had never missed an opportunity to exercise his right to vote.
On the day of the election, Mittu and his wife arrived at the polling booth at 6:30 am, eagerly waiting for the doors to open at 7 am. When they finally did, Mittu wasted no time in casting his vote, feeling a sense of satisfaction and excitement as he did so. In an interview with hans india, Mittu stressed the importance of voting, stating that it is a precious right that every Indian citizen should exercise.
- 10 May 2023 8:58 AM IST
Confident That BJP Will Win: Yediyurappa's Son
"This is my first election and I am happy that the party gave me the opportunity to contest. I'm blessed to contest from the Shikaripura seat. People are fed up with hung assembly and I am confident that BJP will get majority," BJP leader BY Vijayendra told reporters
10 May 2023 8:57 AM ISTChief Minister Basavaraja Bommai visited Parshwa Padmalaya Dham Jain Mandir near Gabburu Cross in Hubli and offered special pooja before going to vote today. His son Bharath Bommai and daughter Aditi Bommai participated with him.
- 10 May 2023 8:23 AM IST
District Returning Officer and BBMP Chief Commissioner Tushar Giri Nath queued up to cast his vote at Jakkur polling station in Byatarayanpur assembly constituency.
- 10 May 2023 8:22 AM IST
Muzarai Haj and Waqf Minister Sasikala Jolle and Chikkodi Lok Sabha MP Annasaheb Jolle Jyothiprasada Jolle, Priya Jolle and Basavaprasada Jolle cast their votes at Booth No. 27 of Government Senior Girls Primary School examba in examba town, Belgaum.
- 10 May 2023 8:22 AM IST
Muzarai Haj and Waqf Minister Sasikala Jolle and Chikkodi Lok Sabha MP Annasaheb Jolle Jyothiprasada Jolle, Priya Jolle and Basavaprasada Jolle cast their votes at Booth No. 27 of Government Senior Girls Primary School examba in examba town, Belgaum.
- 10 May 2023 8:17 AM IST
Karnataka Minister CN Ashwath Narayan casts his vote for Karnataka Elections 2023, at a polling booth in Bengaluru. "I request all people to come and cast their votes," he says.
- 10 May 2023 8:15 AM IST
Former Karnataka CM and senior BJP leader BS Yediyurappa visits and offers prayers at Sri Huccharaya Swami Temple in Shikaripur, along with his family. His son, BY Vijayendra is contesting from the Assembly constituency.
- 10 May 2023 8:15 AM IST
The Karnataka State Contractors Association has written another letter - this time to the voters. PM Modi never replied to their pleas against the BJP's 40% Commission government. The people of Karnataka will reply to them, letter goes viral on social media.
