Rahul Gandhi additionally shared a graphic that includes the Congress’ 5 ensures (Image: PTI)
Voting for the high-stakes Assembly elections in Karnataka started early on Wednesday in a state the place the ruling BJP is eyeing to script historical past by retaining its southern citadel whereas a combative Congress is in search of a comeback forward of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls
Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday urged the individuals of Karnataka to vote in giant numbers to construct a progressive and a “40-per cent-commission-free” state.
Voting for the high-stakes Assembly elections in Karnataka began early on Wednesday in a state where the ruling BJP is eyeing to script history by retaining its southern citadel while a combative Congress is seeking a comeback ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.
In a tweet in Hindi, Gandhi said, “Karnataka’s vote… for 5 guarantees, for women’s rights, for youth employment, for the upliftment of the poor. Come, vote in large numbers.” “Let’s construct a 40%-commission-free, progressive Karnataka collectively,” Gandhi tweeted in Hindi utilizing the hashtag ‘Congress Winning150′.
He also shared a graphic featuring the Congress’ 5 ensures.
Polling is being held for 224 seats in what is being seen mainly as a three-cornered contest between the ruling BJP, the Congress and former prime minister H D Deve Gowda’s Janata Dal (Secular).
The voting that began at 7 am amid tight security will go on till 6 in the evening.
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