Prior to the apex court s order, those not inclined to vote for any candidate had the option of registering their decision under Rule 49-O (elector deciding not to vote) of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961. But this compromised the secrecy of the voter. ️ Karnataka Assembly Election Results 2023: Over 2.6 Lakh Voters Opted for NOTA, EC Data Till 3:30 PM.
As the counting began for 224 member assembly polls, trends showed Congress leaders maintaining massive leads in a few constituencies. According to ECI data as of 1:55 pm, Laxman Savadi contesting from Athani constituency gained a total of 94,505 votes, a lead of over 50,000 votes against BJP's Mahesh Kumathalli, who received 38,654. Catch the latest updates on Karnataka
MK Stalin greeted Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, top leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar on the party's emphatic win in Karnataka.
As per election commission data as of 3 pm, the Congress has won 41 seats and is leading on 96 seats while BJP trails on 62 seats with 18 won so far. ️ Karnataka Election Results 2023: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee Reacts on Vidhan Sabha Poll Results, Here’s What She Said.
Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023: The Congress returned to power on its own in Karnataka after 10 years, knocking the BJP off its only southern perch on Saturday as voters decisively backed the grand old party desperately seeking electoral revival ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.