Poll Updates

Shivamogga, Nov 12: BJP’s chief ministerial candidate B S Yeddyurappa, who cast his vote in Shikaripura in Karnataka assembly polls on Saturday, exuded confidence that his party will gain an absolute majority Speaking to media persons, the former chief minister also declared that he will take the oath and form the government on May 17. “I am going to win with a 50,000 margin. The entire state is

Hassan, May 12: H D Revanna, former minister and son of former chief minister H D Deve Gowda has warned the Kannadaigas that they would face drought if they vote Congress to power again. “If the Congress comes to power, the State would face drought. I am confident, people will vote for the JD(S) hoping for a good rainy season,” said Revanna after casting his vote at Paduvalahippe in Holenarsipur

Bengaluru, May 12: Clashes broke out between Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party workers outside a polling booth in Hampi Nagar on Saturday, allegedly after the former thrashed a BJP corporator. "Our corporator Anand was attacked but police isn't taking any action," said Vijayanagar BJP candidate Ravindra. Police informed that the clash between BJP and Congress workers took place within 100 meters

Chamundeshwari, May 12: Amid the ongoing polling for Karnataka Assembly elections, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday accused Janata Dal (Secular) (JD-S) party of distributing money for votes in Chamundeshwari. Siddaramaiah interacted with reporters when he came to cast his vote in Chamundeshwari. Referring to JDS candidate and incumbent MLA of the constituency G.T. Devegowda, Siddaramaiah

Ramanagaram, May 12: The chief ministerial candidate of the Janata Dal (Secular) (JD-S) Party H.D. Kumaraswamy and his wife Anitha cast their votes here on Saturday. Kumaraswamy said he was confident that his party would win by a comfortable margin. Speaking to ANI, he said, "People have decided and are mentally prepared to bless the JD(S) in the election. We will surprise everyone on May 15."

Mysore, May 12: Amidst the polling for Karnataka Assembly, Chief Minister Siddarmaiah on Saturday expressed confidence that Congress would again form the government in the state with a clear majority. "Congress will get clear majority there is no doubt on this, we are very-very confident that Congress will come back to power with clear majority," Siddarmaiah told reporters here, and added that

Mangaluru/Udupi, May 12: For the first time in Karnataka, all-woman polling booths have been established across the State. Called ‘Sakhi’, these pink booths are those fully managed by women officers. The entire staff, including presiding officers and security personnel of these booths are women in shades of pink dress. Pictures of women staff dressed in pink clothing adorn the booth. The police

Udupi, Nov 12: Only 10 Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) from Karnataka have registered themselves as 'overseas electors' for the May 12 assembly polls. NRIs whose names don't figure in the voters' list have to fill Form 6A to register themselves as voters, but not many have come forward despite the Election Commission's efforts to create awareness among NRIs. Joint chief electoral officer KN Ramesh

Bengaluru, May 12: Polling for the high-stakes Karnataka assembly elections got underway this morning under a thick security blanket. Elections are being held for 222 out of the 224 Assembly constituencies. Police have made elaborate security arrangements for the smooth conduct of polls that will go on till 6 pm. Counting of votes will take place on May 15. The Congress is fighting to retain

Dharwad/Karwar, May 12: Income Tax officials raided the house of Prashanth Kekere, a close aide of Mines and Geology Minister and Congress candidate from Dharwad, Vinay Kulkarni. Kekere, who is Kulkarni’s campaign manager, was picked up by a team of five I-T officials from a lunch home on Thursday noon and taken to various places, before reaching his house in Saptapur. The officials searched his