Karnataka Election 2023: PM Modi urges people of Karnataka to vote in large numbers

08:48 (IST)

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Nirmala Sitharaman on Bajrang Dal row

"We always read Hanuman Chalisa and offer prayers to Bajrang Bali, but they (Congress) do this during the election...They mentioned that in their manifesto, this is an example of stupidity," said Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman after casting her vote in Bengaluru.

#WATCH | On Bajrang Dal-Bajrang Bali row during #KarnatakaElections, FM Sitharaman says, "We always read Hanuman Chalisa and offer prayers to Bajrang Bali, but they (Congress) do this during the election...They mentioned that in their manifesto, this is an example of stupidity." pic.twitter.com/J4Wxf4xSua

— ANI (@ANI) May 10, 2023

08:46 (IST)

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Infosys founder Narayana Murthy at a polling booth to cast his vote

Narayana Murthy, the founder of Infosys, enters a voting station in Bengaluru to cast his ballot.

#WATCH | Infosys founder Narayana Murthy arrives at a polling booth in Bengaluru to cast his vote.#KarnatakaElections pic.twitter.com/uhQv2RMUVU

— ANI (@ANI) May 10, 2023

08:43 (IST)

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"Vote for development of State ...": Karnataka CM Bommai

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Wednesday appealed to people to come out and vote for the "development of the State".

Further, he expressed his happiness over the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s campaign for the election which includes Prime Minister Narendra Modi's public rallies and roadshows.

08:20 (IST)

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Modi's magic will give us absolute majority, states BJP leader

BJP leader BY Vijayendra stated that Modi's magic will give the BJP an absolute majority.

He also said that they will win at least 130 seats in this election. 

#WATCH | "Modi's magic will give us absolute majority. We will win at least 130 seats in this election. Not only Lingayat community, but all other castes are also with BJP. Congress will lose the election very badly," says BJP leader BY Vijayendra#KarnatakaElections pic.twitter.com/DMKxfGkfnB

— ANI (@ANI) May 10, 2023

08:16 (IST)

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People of Karnataka have decided to choose welfare-oriented government: Kharge

According to Mallikarjun Kharge, the president of the Congress, the people of Karnataka have voted to elect a progressive, open, and welfare-focused administration.

He urged people to vote in huge numbers in the election.

"People of Karnataka have decided that they shall choose a progressive, transparent & welfare-oriented government," Kharge said in a tweet.

People of Karnataka have decided that they shall choose a progressive, transparent & welfare-oriented government.

Today, it is time vote in large numbers.

We welcome our first time voters to participate in this democratic process for a better future.

— Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) May 10, 2023

08:12 (IST)

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BJP has been a people's party, says Karnataka minister CN Ashwathnarayan

Karnataka minister and BJP candidate from Malleshwaram constituency, CN Ashwathnarayan stated that the BJP has been a people's party and it represents all sections.

He also added that with globalisation, the people needed a party which could represent the people across the globe.

#WATCH | #KarnatakaAssemblyElection2023 | Bengaluru: State's minister and BJP candidate from Malleshwaram constituency, CN Ashwathnarayan says, "...BJP has been a people's party and it represents all sections. In the background of globalisation, we need to have a party which is… pic.twitter.com/2vaXVFuvhT

— ANI (@ANI) May 10, 2023

08:04 (IST)

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Nirmala Sitharaman arrives to cast her vote in Bengaluru

Nirmala Sitharaman, the Union Finance Minister, arrives in Bengaluru to cast her ballot.

#WATCH | Union Finance Minister & BJP leader Nirmala Sitharaman arrives at a polling booth in Bengaluru to cast her vote.#KarnatakaElections pic.twitter.com/E8zdPRZCBT

— ANI (@ANI) May 10, 2023

07:41 (IST)

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PM Modi urges people of Karnataka to vote in large numbers

On Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked the citizens of Karnataka to cast their ballots in big numbers to enhance the democratic celebration.

The ruling BJP is up for reelection in Karnataka, but the Congress is challenging it. The third major contender in the race is the Janata Dal (Secular).

Modi tweeted, "Urging the people of Karnataka, particularly young and first time voters to vote in large numbers and enrich the festival of democracy."

Urging the people of Karnataka, particularly young and first time voters to vote in large numbers and enrich the festival of democracy.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 10, 2023

07:37 (IST)

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Rahul Gandhi reminds voters of Congress' five guarantees

Rahul Gandhi, a Congress leader, asked citizens to work together to create a progressive, '40% commission'-free Karnataka.

कर्नाटक का वोट…

5 गारंटी के लिए,
महिलाओं के अधिकार के लिए,
युवाओं के रोज़गार के लिए,
गरीबों के उत्थान के लिए।

आएं, ज़्यादा से ज़्यादा संख्या में मतदान करें,
‘40% कमीशन’ मुक्त, प्रगतिशील कर्नाटक का साथ में निर्माण करें।#CongressWinning150 pic.twitter.com/3ycwYtabcN

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) May 10, 2023

07:29 (IST)

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BS Yediyurappa offers prayers at Sri Huccharaya Swami Temple

Former Karnataka Chief Minister and senior BJP leader BS Yediyurappa and his family pay a visit to the Sri Huccharaya Swami Temple in Shikaripur and give prayers.

#WATCH | #KarnatakaElections | Former Karnataka CM and senior BJP leader BS Yediyurappa visits and offers prayers at Sri Huccharaya Swami Temple in Shikaripur, along with his family.

His son, BY Vijayendra is contesting from the Assembly constituency. pic.twitter.com/ncasRIzhNe

— ANI (@ANI) May 10, 2023

07:21 (IST)

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Siddalinga Swami of Siddaganga mutt casts his vote

At a voting location in Tumakuru, Siddalinga Swami of the Siddaganga Mutt casts his ballot for the 2023 Karnataka Elections.

#WATCH | Siddalinga Swami of Siddaganga mutt casts his vote for #KarnatakaElections2023, at a polling booth in Tumakuru. pic.twitter.com/x8SAdMytDK

— ANI (@ANI) May 10, 2023

07:17 (IST)

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Actor Prakash Raj arrives to cast his vote

Actor Prakash Raj arrives at the St. Joseph's School voting location in Shanti Nagar, Bengaluru, to cast his vote in the Karnataka Assembly Election.

#WATCH | Actor Prakash Raj arrives at polling booth in St. Joseph's School in Shanti Nagar, Bengaluru to cast his vote for #KarnatakaAssemblyElection pic.twitter.com/DsYgbc3ko3

— ANI (@ANI) May 10, 2023

07:13 (IST)

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Former CM Yediyurappa appeals to voters to vote for India's bright future

The former CM requested all the voters, especially the first-time voters, to vote without fail and to participate in the celebration of democracy.

In his tweet, he requested everyone to cast their votes without fail for the bright future of the country and all-round development.

ನಾಡಿನ ಸಮಸ್ತ ಮತದಾರ ಬಂಧುಗಳಲ್ಲಿ, ಅದರಲ್ಲೂ ವಿಶೇಷವಾಗಿ ಮೊದಲ ಬಾರಿಗೆ ಮತದಾನ ಮಾಡುತ್ತಿರುವ ಯುವಕ ಯುವತಿಯರಲ್ಲಿ, ತಪ್ಪದೇ ಮತ ಚಲಾಯಿಸಿ, ಪ್ರಜಾಪ್ರಭುತ್ವದ ಈ ಸಂಭ್ರಮದ ಉತ್ಸವದಲ್ಲಿ ಪಾಲ್ಗೊಳ್ಳಿ ಎಂದು ಕೋರುತ್ತೇನೆ. ನಾಡಿನ ಉಜ್ವಲ ಭವಿಷ್ಯಕ್ಕಾಗಿ, ಸರ್ವಾಂಗೀಣ ಅಭಿವೃದ್ಧಿಗಾಗಿ ತಪ್ಪದೇ ಎಲ್ಲರೂ ಮತ ಚಲಾಯಿಸಿ ಎಂದು ಈ ಮೂಲಕ…

— B.S.Yediyurappa (@BSYBJP) May 10, 2023

07:07 (IST)

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Amit Shah urges the people in Karnataka to come out in large numbers to vote

Amit Shah asked the citizens of Karnataka to cast their votes in support of effective leadership, growth, and prosperity for the state.

A pro-people, pro-progress government that will continue to lead the state to greater heights can be ensured with only one vote, he added.

On voting day, I urge our sisters and brothers of Karnataka to come out in large numbers to vote for good governance, development and prosperity in the state. Your one vote can ensure a pro-people and pro-progress govt that will continue to take the state to newer heights.

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) May 10, 2023

06:54 (IST)

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'The Kerala Story' takes centre stage in Karnataka polls

The Kerala Story became a crucial subject in the Karnataka elections as the Congress equated PFI to Bajrang Dal in its platform and promised to outlaw it if it wins the next elections, drawing condemnation from the Bharatiya Janata Party.

The film 'The Kerala Story,' which pushed topics like corruption, unemployment, inflation, reservation, and development to the back burner, found itself at the centre of a national controversy.

06:50 (IST)

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Preparations, mock poll underway

#KarnatakaAssemblyElection | Preparations, mock poll underway ahead of voting for the Assembly polls.

(Visuals from a polling booth at a govt school in Kalaburagi) pic.twitter.com/kC3MxDuj4f

— ANI (@ANI) May 10, 2023

06:33 (IST)

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Campaign for assembly elections in Karnataka ended on Monday

All party leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, had 19 public meetings and six roadshows during the intense campaign for the Karnataka assembly elections, which finished on Monday. Rahul Gandhi, the leader of the Congress, camped out in the state for 12 days.

06:24 (IST)

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Voting amid high security

On election day throughout Karnataka, 84,119 State Police Officers and 58,500 CAPF police in 650 CoYs are on Law and Order and security duty. In order to maintain Law and Order effectively and deal with MCC infractions, all police officers are on patrol. Police officers and other staff members are on high alert at 185 Interstate Border Checkpoints.

06:18 (IST)

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Mock polling starts ahead of 2023 Karnataka Elections

The mock election starts before the Assembly elections.  

#KarnatakaAssemblyElection | Mock poll begins ahead of voting for the Assembly polls.

(Visuals from a polling booth at a govt school in Shiggaon) pic.twitter.com/cjkIEh70jB

— ANI (@ANI) May 10, 2023

06:08 (IST)

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Key seats to watch out for in 2023 Karnataka Assembly Elections

The Vokkaliga and Lingayat voters will play a significant impact in the elections. Vokkaligas make up 11 per cent of the population, while Lingayats make up 17 per cent.

Varuna, Kanakapura, Shiggaon, Hubli-Darwad, Channapatna, Shikaripura, Chittapur, Ramanagara, and Chikmagalur are a few of the crucial electoral districts that will have a significant impact.

06:04 (IST)

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Karnataka Elections 2023 will prove if ‘gaali politics’ work as a game changer in polls

The word “nalayak” (incompetent) spoken twice against the serving prime ministers come to haunt the Congress. However, unlike November 1998 when AICC spokesman Mani Shankar Aiyar lost his job for uttering “nalayak”, nearly 25 years later, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s son Priyank seems to be getting away with it with the full backing of the grand old party. It is a reflection of the utter lack of decency in the political discourse in the country and the political leadership’s admission that civility and decorum in public speeches is not a one-way street.

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05:54 (IST)

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CEC appeals to 5.3 crore registered voters to participate enthusiastically

Rajiv Kumar, the chief election commissioner, urged the 11.7 lakh first-time voters among Karnataka's 5.3 crore registered voters on Tuesday to cast their votes enthusiastically in the Wednesday election.