The Bellary Lok Sabha constituency, formed post-2008 delimitation, is reserved for Scheduled Tribes. With eight Assembly segments, Congress holds most seats, while BJP and JD(S) have one each. Elections for 2024 are set for May 7 (Phase 3) with results on June 4. Notable candidates include B. Sriramulu (BJP) and E Thukaram (INC). In 2019, BJP s Y Devendrappa won with a significant margin of 55707 votes.
Karnataka's 31st district Vijayanagara, named after the Vijayanagara empire of Raja Krishna Devaraya, officially came into being on Saturday. Carved out of mine rich Ballari district, Vijayanagara will have Hospet, Harapanahalli, Kudligi, Hoovina Hadagali, Hagaribommanahalli and Kotturu Taluks. Hospet will be its administrative capital. The district is already a major tourist