From Varuna, where Siddaramiah will take on minister V Somanna, to Hubli Dharwad Central, being contested by rebel BJP leader Jagadish Shettar, these seats are expected to be engaged in high-stakes prestige battles
Karnataka Assembly Election Results 2023: The state recorded a voter turnout of 73.19 per cent – the highest in Karnataka since it was carved out in 1957.
BJP muted in response, as both parties discuss post-poll scenarios, plans to corral their MLAs, and eye Independents or leaders of small parties who could win