On 10th May 2023, the state of Karnataka in India went to the polls to elect members of its legislative assembly. The assembly has 224 seats, and the results of the polls (Karnataka Election Result/ Vote Counting Results) are set to be announced on 13th May 2023. The polls were keenly contested by several political parties, with each of them hoping to emerge victorious.
Karnataka has been a traditional stronghold of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in recent years, with the party winning the last two assembly elections in the state. However, the opposition parties, including the Indian National Congress (INC) and the Janata Dal (Secular) (JD(S)), have been putting up a strong fight in the run-up to the polls.
The results of the Karnataka polls were eagerly awaited by the people of Karnataka and the political parties. The outcome of the polls could have far-reaching implications for the state and the country as a whole. If the BJP retains power in the state, it could strengthen the party’s position in the southern parts of the country and help it in its bid to expand its footprint in other parts of India. On the other hand, if the INC or the JD(S) comes to power, it could provide a boost to the opposition parties and dent the BJP’s prospects in the upcoming national elections.
Karnataka Assembly Result 2023 Seat Wise Updates
- Afzalpur
- Aland
- Anekal
- Arabhavi
- Arkalgud
- Arsikere
- Athani
- Aurad
- B.T.M. Layout
- Babaleshwar
- Badami
- Bagalkot
- Bagepalli
- Bailhongal
- Baindur
- Bangalore South
- Bangarapet
- Bantval
- Basavakalyan
- Basavana Bagevadi
- Basavanagudi
- Belgaum Dakshin
- Belgaum Rural
- Belgaum Uttar
- Bellary City
- Bellary Rural
- Belthangady
- Belur
- Bhadravati
- Bhalki
- Bhatkal
- Bidar
- Bidar South
- Bijapur City
- Bilgi
- Bommanahalli
- Byadgi
- Byatarayanapura
- C. V. Raman Nagar
- Challakere
- Chamaraja
- Chamarajanagar
- Chamrajpet
- Chamundeshwari
- Channagiri
- Channapatna
- Chickpet
- Chikkaballapur
- Chikkodi-Sadalga
- Chikmagalur
- Chiknayakanhalli
- Chincholi
- Chintamani
- Chitradurga
- Chittapur
- Dasarahalli
- Davanagere North
- Davanagere South
- Devadurga
- Devanahalli
- Devar Hippargi
- Dharwad
- Doddaballapur
- Gadag
- Gandhi Nagar
- Gangawati
- Gauribidanur
- Gokak
- Govindraj Nagar
- Gubbi
- Gulbarga Dakshin
- Gulbarga Rural
- Gulbarga Uttar
- Gundlupet
- Gurmitkal
- Hadagalli
- Hagaribommanahalli
- Haliyal
- Hangal
- Hanur
- Harapanahalli
- Harihar
- Hassan
- Haveri (SC)
- Hebbal
- Heggadadevankote
- Hirekerur
- Hiriyur
- Holalkere
- Holenarasipur
- Honnali
- Hosadurga
- Hoskote
- Hubli-Dharwad-Central
- Hubli-Dharwad-East
- Hubli-Dharwad-West
- Hukkeri
- Humnabad
- Hungund
- Hunsuru
- Indi
- Jagalur
- Jamkhandi
- Jayanagar
- Jevargi
- K. R. Pura
- Kadur
- Kagwad
- Kalghatgi
- Kampli
- Kanakagiri
- Kanakapura
- Kapu
- Karkal
- Karwar
- Khanapur
- Kittur
- Kolar
- Kolar Gold Field
- Kollegal
- Koppal
- Koratagere
- Krishnaraja
- Krishnarajanagara
- Krishnarajpet
- Kudachi
- Kudligi
- Kumta
- Kundapura
- Kundgol
- Kunigal
- Kushtagi
- Lingsugur
- Maddur
- Madhugiri
- Madikeri
- Magadi
- Mahadevapura
- Mahalakshmi Layout
- Malavalli
- Malleshwaram
- Malur
- Mandya
- Mangalore
- Mangalore City North
- Mangalore City South
- Manvi
- Maski
- Mayakonda
- Melukote
- Molakalmuru
- Moodabidri
- Muddebihal
- Mudhol
- Mudigere
- Mulbagal
- Nagamangala
- Nagathan
- Nanjangud
- Narasimharaja
- Nargund
- Navalgund
- Nelamangala
- Nippani
- Padmanaba Nagar
- Pavagada
- Periyapatna
- Pulakeshinagar
- Puttur
- Raibag
- Raichur
- Raichur Rural
- Rajaji Nagar
- Rajarajeshwari Nagar
- Ramanagara
- Ramdurg
- Ranibennur
- Ron
- Sagar
- Sakleshpur
- Sandur
- Sarvagnanagar
- Saundatti Yellamma
- Sedam
- Shahapur
- Shanti Nagar
- Shiggaon
- Shikaripura
- Shimoga
- Shimoga Rural
- Shirahatti
- Shivajinagar
- Shorapur
- Shravanabelagola
- Shrirangapattana
- Sidlaghatta
- Sindagi
- Sindhanur
- Sira
- Sirsi
- Siruguppa
- Soraba
- Sringeri
- Srinivaspur
- Sullia
- T Narasipura
- Tarikere
- Terdal
- Thirthahalli
- Tiptur
- Tumkur City
- Tumkur Rural
- Turuvekere
- Udupi
- Varuna
- Vijay Nagar
- Vijayanagara
- Virajpet
- Yadgir
- Yamkanmardi
- Yelahanka
- Yelburga
- Yellapur
- Yeshwanthpur
The BJP, which is the ruling party at the center, has been highlighting its achievements in the state over the past few years, including the development of infrastructure, the promotion of industries, and the provision of basic amenities to the people. The party has also been projecting its chief ministerial candidate, who is a popular leader in the state, as the best person to lead Karnataka into a new era of growth and development.
The INC, which is the main opposition party in the state, has been criticizing the BJP for its failures in delivering on its promises and for the neglect of the welfare of the people. The party has also been highlighting the corruption charges against some of the BJP leaders in the state and has been calling for a change in the leadership of the state.
The JD(S), which is a regional party with a significant presence in the southern parts of Karnataka, has been trying to position itself as an alternative to the BJP and the INC. The party has been focusing on issues such as farmers’ welfare, education, and healthcare and has been calling for a more decentralized approach to governance in the state.
Apart from the BJP, INC, and JD(S), several other smaller parties and independent candidates have also been in the fray. These parties and candidates could play a significant role in determining the outcome of the polls, especially in constituencies where the contest is expected to be close.
The polls have been conducted amidst strict COVID-19 protocols, with the Election Commission of India taking several measures to ensure the safety of voters and poll workers. These measures include the provision of masks, sanitizers, and gloves to the voters and the use of electronic voting machines (EVMs) with VVPAT (voter-verified paper audit trail) facilities.
The results of the polls are eagerly awaited by the people of Karnataka and the political parties. The outcome of the polls could have far-reaching implications for the state and the country as a whole. If the BJP retains power in the state, it could strengthen the party’s position in the southern parts of the country and help it in its bid to expand its footprint in other parts of India. On the other hand, if the INC or the JD(S) comes to power, it could provide a boost to the opposition parties and dent the BJP’s prospects in the upcoming national elections.
In conclusion, the assembly polls in Karnataka have been keenly contested by several political parties, with each of them hoping to emerge victorious. The outcome of the polls could have far-reaching implications for the state and the country, and it remains to be seen who will come out on top. The results of the polls are eagerly awaited by the people of Karnataka and the political parties, and they could provide valuable insights into the mood of the electorate ahead of the national elections.