Four exit polls predict that the BJP will win at least nine seats or more Bengaluru: If the exit polls predictions in Karnataka by-elections are anything to go by, then Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa will comfortably hold onto his chair, post-Dec. 9. The BJP needs to win at least six of the 15 seats that…
Rioting, ban orders violation: MLA, Cong. District President booked
December 6, 2019Mysuru: The Mysuru District Police have booked Mysuru District Congress President Dr. B.J. Vijayakumar and Congress MLA from H.D. Kote Anil Chikkamadu for allegedly trying to prevent Police officers from discharging their duties during polling at Hosaramenahalli in Hunsur yesterday. The party leaders have also been slapped with charges of unlawful assembly and rioting, violating…
66.25 percent of voting recorded
December 6, 2019Bengaluru: An estimated 66.25 percent voters exercised their franchise for by-elections to 15 Assembly Constituencies in Karnataka that went to polls yesterday. The highest turnout was reported in Hoskote Assembly Constituency with 86.77 and the lowest was in K.R. Puram with 43.25 percent. The other two Constituencies in Bengaluru too have recorded low turnout, Mahalakshmi…
By-polls: Steady polling
December 5, 201960.65 percent voting in State till 6 pm; Hunsur 74.47; K.R. Pet 80.00; Counting on Dec.9 Mysuru: The crucial by-elections to 15 Assembly constituencies in Karnataka that will determine the fate of Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa-led BJP Government began this morning amid concerns of political parties of a possible low voter turn-out. The seats fell…
Candidates make last minute efforts as public campaigning ends today
December 3, 2019Bengaluru: With public campaigning for the Dec.5 by-polls to 15 Assembly segments in the State coming to an end today, candidates from all the three major parties — BJP, Congress and JD(S), are making a last minute bid to woo the voters. Hunsur, K.R.Pet, Chikkaballapur, Hoskote, Mahalakshmi Layout, Yeshwanthpur, K.R.Puram, Shivajinagar, Vijayanagar-Hospet, Ranebennur, Hirekerur, Yellapur,…
‘Facing’ problems: Poll Officer issues showcause notice to teacher instead of party worker as they looked alike
November 29, 2019Mandya: In what appears to be a case of mistaken identity, the K.R.Pet bypoll Electoral Officer issued a showcause notice to a Government school teacher, a look alike of a JD(S) worker, for campaigning on behalf of the JD(S) candidate. As per rules, Government servants are not supposed to take part in any electoral campaigns….
Karnataka by-polls: 165 candidates in fray
November 23, 2019Bengaluru: A total of 165 candidates, including 9 women, are in the fray for Dec. 5 by-election to the 15 Karnataka Legislative Assembly seats. According to the State Election Commission, 53 candidates, of the total 218 nominations found in order after scrutiny on Nov. 21, withdrew their papers on the last day for withdrawal. K.R….
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