The much-anticipated Karnataka Assembly Election kicked off at 7 am at present, May 10, 2023, with individuals from throughout the state casting their votes. The polls would seal the electoral fates of two,615 candidates throughout events within the State. Till 9 am, the best voter turnout was recorded at 12.47 per cent in Dakshina Kannada. 224 meeting constituencies have gone to polls.
While stakes are excessive for BJP and Congress, elections are a minimum of festivals in India. Unique scenes emerge from totally different components of the state (or nation) with voters and politicians enthusiastically taking part on this greatest occasion of democracy. Wednesday’s polling can also be seeing such distinctive sights, at the same time as political leaders maintain the tempo up and fireplace salvos at one another.
Congress Workers Garland LPG Cylinders
Congress staff garlanded an LPG gasoline cylinder and burnt incense sticks close to it, in Bengaluru’s Rajarajeshwari Nagar space. Check out the video beneath:
While this might need been a dig at BJP for the rising costs, BJP MP Tejasvi Surya, in flip, took a dig at Congress. “Karnataka which is the land of Bajrang Bali will answer all these things on 13th May. We welcome DK Shivakumar and Congress party offering prayers to LPG cylinders, we are happy that Congress is doing some kind of puja at least,” he mentioned.
‘Rahul Kal’ Check
It appears you possibly can’t maintain astrology away from election day. According to a report in News18, some voters have been hurrying as much as forged their votes as ‘Rahu Kal’ will start from 12.23 pm and can proceed until 1.59 pm.
New Bride Casts Vote
At polling sales space quantity 165 in Chikkamagaluru, a brand new bride forged her vote, decked in her marriage ceremony apparel.
#KarnatakaElections | A bride casts her vote at polling sales space quantity 165 in Chikkamagaluru. pic.twitter.com/nwmd6SzVoW
— ANI (@ANI) May 10, 2023
Another newly married couple and their relations forged their vote in Mysuru, all decked within the marriage ceremony apparel.
Bride and groom together with their household forged their votes for #KarnatakaAssemblyElection2023 at a polling sales space in Mysuru pic.twitter.com/ZaMnNapzty
— ANI (@ANI) May 10, 2023
Former CM, Congress Veteran Siddaramaiah Says This Is His Last Election
After casting his vote, former Karnataka CM and Congress chief Siddaramaiah mentioned, “There is a tremendous response from the voters. I will get more than 60 % of the votes. Congress will form the government on its own. I am not going to retire but I will not contest elections. This is my last election.” Earlier, Siddaramaiah had supplied prayers at a temple in Varuna.
Karnataka Congress president and social gathering’s candidate from Kanakapura, DK Shivakumar had additionally supplied prayers at Sri Kenkeramma Temple in Kanakapura, Ramanagara. His brother and social gathering MP DK Suresh was additionally with him.
‘The Kerala Story’ Impact On Karnataka Polls?
The movie ‘The Kerala Story’ has courted controversy with the BJP giving a thumbs as much as the movie and the Congress claiming that it targets a sure neighborhood. The movie narrates the ordeal of three ladies who’re trafficked to ISIS camps after being transformed to Islam via marriage. On being requested in regards to the doable impression of Congress’ stand on the election end result, spouse of Karnataka Congress president DK Shivakumar, informed the media, “I am 100% that my husband will win. Congress govt will come. It (The Kerala Story) will not have any effect in Karnataka. I appeal to people to vote for Congress.”
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