2023 Karnataka Legislative Assembly election#Controversies
{{Short description|Indian state election}}
{{Use Indian English|date=December 2022}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2022}}
{{Infobox election
| election_name = 2023 Karnataka Legislative Assembly election
| country = India
| type = legislative
| ongoing = no
| previous_election = 2018 Karnataka Legislative Assembly election
| previous_year = 2018
| outgoing_members = 15th Karnataka Assembly
| election_date = {{start date|2023|05|10|df=yes}}
| elected_members = 16th Karnataka Assembly
| next_election = Next Karnataka Legislative Assembly election
| next_year = 2028
| seats_for_election = All 224 seats in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly
| majority_seats = 113
| opinion_polls = #Surveys
| registered = 53,131,579
| turnout = 73.84% ({{increase}} 1.34 pp){{Cite web |title=Elector's Data Summary |url=https://www.eci.gov.in/files/file/15163-karnataka-2023/?do=download&r=42151&confirm=1&t=1&csrfKey=5e82eb625643fde05301eb5960263308 |website=Election Commission of India}}
| image1 = {{CSS image crop|Image=Siddaramaiah at the function Akshaya Patra Foundation in Karnataka.jpg|bSize=120|cWidth=100|cHeight=120|oLeft=10|oTop=0}}
| leader1 = Siddaramaiah
| party1 = Indian National Congress
| leader_since1 = 2009
| leaders_seat1 = Varuna
| last_election1 = 38.14%, 80 seats
| seats1 = 135
| seat_change1 = {{increase}} 55
| popular_vote1 = 16,789,272
| percentage1 = 42.88%
| swing1 = {{increase}} 4.74 pp
| image2 = {{CSS image crop|Image=Shri Basavaraj Bommai calling on the Union Minister for Defence, Shri Rajnath Singh, in New Delhi on July 30 2021.jpg|bSize=120|cWidth=100|cHeight=120|oLeft=5|oTop=0}}
| leader2 = Basavaraj Bommai
| party2 = Bharatiya Janata Party
| leader_since2 = 2021
| leaders_seat2 = Shiggaon
| last_election2 = 36.35%, 104 seats
| seats2 = 66
| seat_change2 = {{decrease}} 38
| popular_vote2 = 14,096,529
| percentage2 = 36.00%
| swing2 = {{decrease}} 0.35 pp
| image3 = {{CSS image crop|Image=HDK Minister of Steel.jpg|bSize=120|cWidth=100|cHeight=120|oLeft=5|oTop=0}}
| leader3 = H. D. Kumaraswamy
| party3 = Janata Dal (Secular)
| leader_since3 = 2006
| leaders_seat3 = Channapatna
| last_election3 = 18.3%, 37 seats
| seats3 = 19
| seat_change3 = {{decrease}} 18
| popular_vote3 = 5,205,489
| percentage3 = 13.29%
| swing3 = {{decrease}} 5.01 pp
| map_image = {{Switcher|300px|Results by constituency (shaded)|300px|Results by constituency (winners)}}
| map2_image = 300px
| map2_caption = Structure of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly after the election
| title = Chief Minister
| before_election = Basavaraj Bommai
| before_party = Bharatiya Janata Party
| after_election = Siddaramaiah
| after_party = Indian National Congress
}}
Legislative Assembly elections were held in Karnataka on 10 May 2023 to elect all 224 members of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly. The votes were counted and the results were declared on 13 May 2023.
The election saw a final voter turnout of 73.84%, the highest ever recorded in the history of Legislative Assembly elections in Karnataka.{{Cite news |date=2023-05-11 |title=At 73%, Karnataka records highest turnout ever |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/elections/assembly-elections/karnataka/news/at-73-karnataka-records-highest-turnout-ever/articleshow/100143585.cms |access-date=2023-12-16 |issn=0971-8257}}
The Indian National Congress won the election in a landslide by getting 135 seats, making it their biggest win by seats and vote share in Karnataka since the 1989 elections.{{Cite web |date=2023-05-13 |title=Karnataka election results: Congress wins by biggest vote share in 34 years |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/karnataka-election-results-congress-wins-by-biggest-vote-share-in-34-years-101683976728769.html |access-date=2023-05-14 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |archive-date=14 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230514192706/https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/karnataka-election-results-congress-wins-by-biggest-vote-share-in-34-years-101683976728769.html |url-status=live }}{{Cite news |date=2023-05-13 |title=Congress surge topples BJP in Karnataka |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/elections/karnataka-assembly/congress-surge-topples-bjp-in-karnataka/article66847235.ece |access-date=2023-05-14 |issn=0971-751X}}{{Cite web |date=2023-05-14 |title=Congress wins Karnataka elections with the biggest vote share seen in 34 years |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/congress-wins-karnataka-elections-biggest-vote-share-seen-34-years-177186 |access-date=2023-05-14 |website=The News Minute |language=en |archive-date=14 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230514193902/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/congress-wins-karnataka-elections-biggest-vote-share-seen-34-years-177186 |url-status=live }} The Bharatiya Janata Party and the Janata Dal (Secular) conceded defeat, finishing second and third, respectively.{{Cite news |date=2023-05-13 |title=Karnataka election results 2023 {{!}} CM Bommai concedes defeat for BJP |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/elections/karnataka-assembly/karnataka-election-results-cm-bommai-concedes-defeat-for-bjp/article66845826.ece |access-date=2023-05-13 |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=13 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230513090712/https://www.thehindu.com/elections/karnataka-assembly/karnataka-election-results-cm-bommai-concedes-defeat-for-bjp/article66845826.ece |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Karnataka Election Results 2023: JD(S) leader HD Kumaraswamy concedes defeat; Congratulates new govt |url=https://newsable.asianetnews.com/india/karnataka-election-results-2023-jd-s-leader-hd-kumaraswamy-concedes-defeat-congratulates-new-govt-anr-rul87n |access-date=2023-05-13 |website=Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd |language=en |archive-date=13 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230513091009/https://newsable.asianetnews.com/india/karnataka-election-results-2023-jd-s-leader-hd-kumaraswamy-concedes-defeat-congratulates-new-govt-anr-rul87n |url-status=live }}
Background
The tenure of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly ended on 24 May 2023.{{Cite web |title=Terms of the Houses |url=https://eci.gov.in/elections/term-of-houses/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220328103956/https://eci.gov.in/elections/term-of-houses/ |archive-date=2022-03-28 |access-date=2021-10-04 |website=Election Commission of India |language=en-IN}} The previous assembly elections were held in May 2018. The Indian National Congress won the election in a landslide by getting 135 seats, making it their biggest win by seats and vote share in Karnataka since the 1989 elections.
= Political developments =
{{See also|2019 Karnataka political crisis}}
In July 2019, the coalition government collapsed due to resignations by several members of Congress and JD(S) in the assembly.{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2019-07-24|title=Congress-JD(S) coalition government loses trust vote in Karnataka|url=https://www.livemint.com/politics/news/congress-jd-s-coalition-government-loses-trust-vote-in-karnataka-1563906685838.html|access-date=2022-02-13|website=mint|language=en|archive-date=13 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220213123816/https://www.livemint.com/politics/news/congress-jd-s-coalition-government-loses-trust-vote-in-karnataka-1563906685838.html|url-status=live}} Subsequently, Bharatiya Janata Party formed the state government, with B. S. Yediyurappa becoming Chief Minister.{{Cite web|date=2019-07-26|title=Yediyurappa takes oath as Karnataka CM for fourth time, to face crucial floor test on Monday|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/yeddyurappa-karnataka-government-formation-bs-yediyurappa-chief-minister-bjp-congress-jds-5854865/|access-date=2022-02-13|website=The Indian Express|language=en|archive-date=13 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220213123815/https://indianexpress.com/article/india/yeddyurappa-karnataka-government-formation-bs-yediyurappa-chief-minister-bjp-congress-jds-5854865/|url-status=live}}
On 26 July 2021, Yediyurappa resigned from Chief Minister's post{{Cite news|date=2021-07-26|title=Karnataka CM B.S. Yediyurappa submits resignation to Governor|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/karnataka-chief-minister-bs-yediyurappa-to-resign/article61437654.ece|access-date=2022-02-13|issn=0971-751X|archive-date=13 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220213124730/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/karnataka-chief-minister-bs-yediyurappa-to-resign/article61437654.ece|url-status=live}} and Basavaraj Bommai was sworn in as the new Chief Minister on 28 July 2021.{{Cite web|date=2021-07-28|title=Basavaraj Bommai sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Karnataka|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/bangalore/basavaraj-bommai-sworn-in-as-the-new-chief-minister-of-karnataka-7426307/|access-date=2022-02-13|website=The Indian Express|language=en|archive-date=14 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220214234714/https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/bangalore/basavaraj-bommai-sworn-in-as-the-new-chief-minister-of-karnataka-7426307/|url-status=live}}
== Defections before polls ==
On 19 February 2023, BJP leader H.D. Thammaiah joined Congress along with his supporters.{{Cite web |date=2023-02-19 |title=Karnataka: Ahead Of Assembly Election, BJP Leader HD Thammaiah And His Supporters Join Congress |url=https://news.abplive.com/karnataka/karnataka-ahead-of-assembly-election-hd-thammaiah-bjp-leader-and-his-supporters-join-congress-1583189 |access-date=2023-03-28 |website=news.abplive.com |language=en |archive-date=18 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230318231424/https://news.abplive.com/karnataka/karnataka-ahead-of-assembly-election-hd-thammaiah-bjp-leader-and-his-supporters-join-congress-1583189 |url-status=live }} On 9 March 2023, BJP MLC Puttanna joined the Congress.{{Cite news |date=2023-03-09 |title=BJP MLC Puttanna joins Congress |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/bjp-mlc-puttanna-joins-congress/article66600090.ece |access-date=2023-03-28 |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=28 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230328161256/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/bjp-mlc-puttanna-joins-congress/article66600090.ece |url-status=live }} Former Karnataka Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar quit BJP on 16 April 2023{{Cite news |date=2023-04-16 |title=Blow for BJP as Karnataka ex-CM Shettar decides to leave party |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/elections/assembly-elections/karnataka/news/blow-for-bjp-as-karnataka-ex-cm-shettar-decides-to-leave-party/articleshow/99527166.cmthe?from=mdr |access-date=2023-04-16 |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=16 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230416023821/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/elections/assembly-elections/karnataka/news/blow-for-bjp-as-karnataka-ex-cm-shettar-decides-to-leave-party/articleshow/99527166.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=2023-04-16 |title=Former Karnataka CM Jagadish Shettar Resigns From BJP, Alleges 'Conspiracy' |url=https://news.abplive.com/elections/karnataka-elections-2023-former-karnataka-cm-jagadish-shettar-resigns-from-bjp-alleges-conspiracy-1595863 |access-date=2023-04-16 |website=news.abplive.com |language=en}} and joined Congress the next day.{{Cite web |date=2023-04-17 |title=Karnataka: Ex-BJP leader Jagadish Shettar joins Congress ahead of elections |url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/karnataka-ex-bjp-leader-jagadish-shettar-joins-congress-ahead-of-elections-11681701915770.html |access-date=2023-04-17 |website=mint |language=en}} Other leaders that left BJP before the polls include Laxman Savadi, M P Kumaraswamy and R. Shankar.{{Cite web |date=16 April 2023 |title=Resignations Continue To Rain In Karnataka BJP, Here Is List Of Leaders Who Have Quit Saffron Party |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/national/resignations-continue-to-rain-in-karnataka-bjp-here-is-list-of-leaders-who-have-quit-saffron-party-news-278805 |access-date=16 April 2023}}{{Cite web |date=2023-04-13 |title=Its raining retirements & resignations in Karnataka as BJP leaders miffed over poll list |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/bengaluru-news/its-raining-retirements-resignations-in-karnataka-as-bjp-leaders-miffed-over-poll-list-101681383023183.html |access-date=2023-04-17 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}
Schedule
The schedule of the election was announced by the Election Commission of India on 29 March 2023.{{Cite web |date=2023-03-29 |title=Karnataka Assembly Elections to take place on May 10, counting to be held on May 13 |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/election/karnataka/karnataka-assembly-elections-to-take-place-on-may-10-counting-to-be-held-on-may-13-1204594.html |access-date=2023-04-07 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2023-03-29 |title=Karnataka Elections 2023: Voting on May 10, results on May 13 {{pipe}} Full Schedule |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/elections/news/karnataka-elections-2023-voting-on-may-10-results-on-may-13-breaking-full-schedule-bjp-congress-2023-03-29-858545 |access-date=2023-04-07 |website=www.indiatvnews.com |language=en |archive-date=7 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230407122811/https://www.indiatvnews.com/elections/news/karnataka-elections-2023-voting-on-may-10-results-on-may-13-breaking-full-schedule-bjp-congress-2023-03-29-858545 |url-status=live }} The Election Commission declared that the provisions of the Model Code of Conduct "came into force with immediate effect" with the announcement of schedule.{{Cite news |date=2023-03-29 |title=Model Code of Conduct goes in to effect in Karnataka, here's what you need to know |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/how-to/model-code-of-conduct-goes-in-to-effect-in-karnataka-heres-what-you-need-to-know/articleshow/99081245.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-03-29 |issn=0013-0389 |archive-date=29 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230329091200/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/how-to/model-code-of-conduct-goes-in-to-effect-in-karnataka-heres-what-you-need-to-know/articleshow/99081245.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live }}
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Event
!Date !Day | ||
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Date of Notification | 13 April 2023 | Thursday |
Last date for filing nominations | 20 April 2023 | Thursday |
Date for scrutiny of nominations | 21 April 2023 | Friday |
Last date for withdrawal of candidatures | 24 April 2023 | Monday |
Date of poll | 10 May 2023 | Wednesday |
Date of counting | 13 May 2023 | Saturday |
Election statistics
=Electorate=
The total electorate in the state were 52,173,579 of which there were 26,200,000 men, 25,900,000 women and 4,699 transgender voters. 16,976 centenarians, 12.15 lakh voters over the age of 80 and 917,000 first-time voters were also included in the total. Moreover, 555,000 voters were disabled.{{Cite web |date=2023-03-11 |title=17,000 Voters Above 100 Yrs, 'Poll at Home' for 80+: EC Details Karnataka's 'Record' Amid Election Preps |url=https://www.news18.com/politics/will-karnataka-poll-dates-be-announced-today-all-eyes-on-election-commissions-briefing-shortly-7269241.html |access-date=2023-03-28 |website=News18 |language=en |archive-date=13 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230313132318/https://www.news18.com/politics/will-karnataka-poll-dates-be-announced-today-all-eyes-on-election-commissions-briefing-shortly-7269241.html |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=2023-03-29 |title=Karnataka Assembly elections to be held on May 10, counting on May 13 |url=https://www.thestatesman.com/india/karnataka-assembly-elections-to-be-held-on-may-10-counting-on-may-13-1503167323.html |access-date=2023-04-07 |website=The Statesman |language=en-US}}
=Polling stations=
The Election Commission announced 58,282 polling stations for the election, out of which 24,063 were in urban areas and 34,219 in rural areas. The commission announced that to ensure enhanced voter participation, 1,320 polling stations were to be managed by women, 224 each by youth and disabled personnel.{{Cite web |date=29 March 2023 |title=Karnataka polls on May 10: CEC |url=http://www.uniindia.com/news/india/karnataka-polls-on-may-10-cec/2942622.html |access-date=7 April 2023 |website=United News of India |archive-date=7 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230407121357/http://www.uniindia.com/news/india/karnataka-polls-on-may-10-cec/2942622.html |url-status=live }} 130,000 vials of indelible ink were supplied by Mysore Paints and Varnish for the polls.{{cite news |last1=Bennur |first1=Shankar |title=Mysuru factory has sent 1.3 lakh vials of ink for Karnataka polls |url=https://www.thehindu.com/elections/karnataka-assembly/mysuru-factory-has-sent-13-lakh-vials-of-ink-for-karnataka-polls/article66694750.ece |access-date=20 April 2023 |work=The Hindu |date=3 April 2023 |language=en-IN}}
Parties contesting
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|50px |50px |50px |224{{Cite web |title=Party wise candidates |url=https://ceo.karnataka.gov.in/uploads/media_to_upload1683528933.pdf |website=ceo.karnataka.gov.in |access-date=8 May 2023 |archive-date=8 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230508104816/https://ceo.karnataka.gov.in/uploads/media_to_upload1683528933.pdf |url-status=dead }}{{Cite web |date=2023-04-25 |title=Karnataka polls: Nomination withdrawal ends, 2,613 candidates in election fray |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/election/karnataka/karnataka-polls-nomination-withdrawal-ends-2613-candidates-in-election-fray-1212657.html |access-date=2023-04-24 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}} |
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= Others=
Candidates
JD(S) released the first list of 93 candidates on 19 December 2022 and{{Cite web |date=2022-12-19 |title=JDS announces 93 candidates for Karnataka Assembly polls |url=https://www.thestatesman.com/india/jds-announces-93-candidates-for-karnataka-assembly-polls-kumaraswamys-son-gets-ticket-1503139440.html |access-date=2022-12-20 |website=The Statesman |language=en-US |archive-date=20 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221220082801/https://www.thestatesman.com/india/jds-announces-93-candidates-for-karnataka-assembly-polls-kumaraswamys-son-gets-ticket-1503139440.html |url-status=live }} the second list of 49 candidates on 14 April 2023.{{Cite web |date=2023-04-14 |title=JDS releases its second list of 49 candidates |url=https://www.news18.com/elections/jds-family-that-stays-together-no-hassan-for-bahu-bhavani-she-says-work-for-party-win-2nd-list-here-7551595.html |access-date=2023-04-14 |website=News18 |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=JDS 2nd Candidates List |url=https://kannada.hindustantimes.com/karnataka/gds-second-list-for-assembly-polls-announceds-full-details-here-pcp-181681478606596.html |access-date=2023-04-18 |website=Kannada Hindustan Times |language=kn}} Another list of 6 candidates on 15 April.{{Cite news |date=2023-04-15 |title=JD(S) releases names of six more candidates for Karnataka assembly elections |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/elections/assembly-elections/karnataka/news/jds-releases-names-of-six-more-candidates-for-karnataka-assembly-elections-total-reaches-149/articleshow/99520862.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-04-16 |issn=0971-8257}} and candidate for Chamaraja was announced on 16 April.{{Cite web |date=2023-04-16 |title=JD(S) fields ex-MLA's son from Chamaraja |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/election/karnataka/jds-fields-ex-mlas-son-from-chamaraja-1210294.html |access-date=2023-04-18 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}} A list of 59 candidates was released on 19 April.{{Cite web |date=2023-04-19 |title=JDS releases its third list of candidates |url=https://www.oneindia.com/india/jds-releases-its-third-list-of-candidates-3549790.html |access-date=2023-04-24 |website=www.oneindia.com |language=en}} On the same day, another list was released wherein candidates from 12 constituencies were replaced{{Cite web |title=12 JDS candidates replaced |url=https://kannada.asianetnews.com/politics/hd-kumaraswamy-release-jds-replaced-candidates-list-after-third-list-sat-rtd256 |access-date=2023-04-25 |website=Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd |language=kn |archive-date=20 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230420125815/https://kannada.asianetnews.com/politics/hd-kumaraswamy-release-jds-replaced-candidates-list-after-third-list-sat-rtd256 |url-status=live }} and support was given to other parties in 7 other constituencies. Final list of 13 candidates was released on 20 April.{{Cite web |date=2023-04-20 |title=Karnataka polls: JD(S) final list out |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/election/karnataka/karnataka-polls-jds-final-list-out-1211489.html |access-date=2023-04-24 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en |archive-date=24 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230424233405/https://www.deccanherald.com/election/karnataka/karnataka-polls-jds-final-list-out-1211489.html |url-status=live }}
Congress released the first list of 124 candidates on 25 March 2023,{{Cite news |date=2023-03-25 |title=Congress announces candidates in 124 constituencies, Siddaramaiah to contest from Varuna, former Union minister Muniyappa from Devanahalli |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/elections/karnataka-assembly/karnataka-assembly-elections-2023-congress-announces-first-list-of-candidates-siddaramaiah-to-contest-from-varuna/article66659985.ece |access-date=2023-03-28 |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=29 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230329081355/https://www.thehindu.com/elections/karnataka-assembly/karnataka-assembly-elections-2023-congress-announces-first-list-of-candidates-siddaramaiah-to-contest-from-varuna/article66659985.ece |url-status=live }} the second list of 41 candidates on 6 April, leaving one seat for Sarvodaya Karnataka Party,{{Cite news |date=2023-04-06 |title=Karnataka polls: Congress releases second list of 41 candidates, marks one seat for Sarvodaya Karnataka Party |language=en-IN |work=The Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/elections/assembly-elections/karnataka/news/karnataka-polls-congress-releases-second-list-of-41-candidates-marks-one-seat-for-sarvodaya-karnataka-party/articleshow/99289140.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-04-06}}{{Cite web |title=Karnataka polls: Congress releases second list of 41 candidates |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2023/apr/06/karnataka-polls-congress-releases-second-list-of-41-candidates-2563268.html |access-date=2023-04-07 |website=The New Indian Express |date=6 April 2023 |archive-date=7 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230407113335/https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2023/apr/06/karnataka-polls-congress-releases-second-list-of-41-candidates-2563268.html |url-status=live }} the third list of 43 candidates on 15 April,{{Cite web |date=2023-04-15 |title=Karnataka Polls: Cong Releases 3rd List Of 43 Candidates, Laxman Savadi To Contest From Athani |url=https://news.abplive.com/elections/karnataka-elections-2023-congress-releases-third-list-43-candidates-laxman-savadi-gets-ticket-from-athani-1595744 |access-date=2023-04-15 |website=news.abplive.com |language=en}} the fourth list of 7 candidates on 18 April,{{Cite web |date=2023-04-18 |title=Congress announces fourth list of 7 candidates for Karnataka Assembly polls, Jagadish Shettar gets ticket |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/election/karnataka/congress-announces-fourth-list-of-7-candidates-for-karnataka-assembly-polls-jagadish-shettar-gets-ticket-1210884.html |access-date=2023-04-18 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en |archive-date=18 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230418203919/https://www.deccanherald.com/election/karnataka/congress-announces-fourth-list-of-7-candidates-for-karnataka-assembly-polls-jagadish-shettar-gets-ticket-1210884.html |url-status=live }} the fifth list of 4 candidates (including replacement for Shiggaon constituency) on 19 April{{Cite web |date=2023-04-19 |title=Karnataka polls: Congress releases 5th list, replaces candidate against Bommai |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/karnataka-polls-congress-releases-5th-list-replaces-candidate-against-bommai-101681925006265.html |access-date=2023-04-24 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |archive-date=24 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230424233826/https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/karnataka-polls-congress-releases-5th-list-replaces-candidate-against-bommai-101681925006265.html |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=2023-04-19 |title=Karnataka Election: Congress Changes Candidate Against CM Bommai As It Releases Fifth List |url=https://news.abplive.com/elections/karnataka-election-2023-congress-releases-fifth-list-fields-yasir-ahmed-khan-pathan-against-cm-bommai-in-shiggaon-1596680 |access-date=2023-04-26 |website=news.abplive.com |language=en}} and the sixth and final list of 5 candidates on 20 April.{{Cite web |date=2023-04-20 |title=Karnataka elections 2023: Congress releases 6th and final list of candidates |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/elections/news/karnataka-elections-2023-congress-releases-6th-and-final-list-of-candidates-latest-update-2023-04-20-865081 |access-date=2023-04-24 |website=www.indiatvnews.com |language=en |archive-date=24 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230424234100/https://www.indiatvnews.com/elections/news/karnataka-elections-2023-congress-releases-6th-and-final-list-of-candidates-latest-update-2023-04-20-865081 |url-status=live }}
BJP released the first list of 189 candidates on 11 April 2023,{{Cite news |date=2023-04-11 |title=Karnataka assembly polls: BJP releases first list of 189 candidates |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/elections/assembly-elections/karnataka/news/karnataka-assembly-polls-bjp-releases-first-list-of-189-candidates/articleshow/99410120.cms |access-date=2023-04-11 |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=11 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230411160746/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/elections/assembly-elections/karnataka/news/karnataka-assembly-polls-bjp-releases-first-list-of-189-candidates/articleshow/99410120.cms |url-status=live }} the second list of 23 candidates on 12 April,{{Cite web |date=2023-04-12 |title=Karnataka polls: BJP releases 2nd list of 23 candidates |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/bjp-releases-2nd-list-of-23-candidates-for-karnataka-polls-101681321014770.html |access-date=2023-04-12 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |archive-date=12 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230412183357/https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/bjp-releases-2nd-list-of-23-candidates-for-karnataka-polls-101681321014770.html |url-status=live }} the third list of 10 candidates on 17 April{{Cite web |date=2023-04-17 |title=BJP releases third list of 10 candidates for Karnataka polls |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/elections/breaking-news-bjp-releases-third-list-of-candidates-for-karnataka-assembly-elections-article-99561768 |access-date=2023-04-17 |website=TimesNow |language=en |archive-date=17 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230417201858/https://www.timesnownews.com/elections/breaking-news-bjp-releases-third-list-of-candidates-for-karnataka-assembly-elections-article-99561768 |url-status=live }} the fourth and final list of 2 candidates on 19 April.{{Cite news |date=2023-04-21 |title=BJP announces candidates for remaining two seats, Eshwarappa's son misses out on ticket |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/elections/assembly-elections/karnataka/bjp-announces-candidates-for-remaining-two-seats-eshwarappas-son-misses-out-on-ticket/articleshow/99629241.cms |access-date=2023-04-24 |issn=0013-0389}}
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!Name !colspan=2|Party !Candidate{{Cite web |title=List of candidates |url=https://ceo.karnataka.gov.in/uploads/media_to_upload1682749143.pdf |access-date= |website=ceo.karnataka.gov.in |archive-date=13 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230513072828/https://ceo.karnataka.gov.in/uploads/media_to_upload1682749143.pdf |url-status=dead }}{{Cite web |date=2023-05-06 |title=Karnataka: Complete list of BJP candidates in the fray for 10 May Assembly polls |url=https://www.livemint.com/elections/karnataka-complete-list-of-bjp-candidates-in-the-fray-for-10-may-assembly-polls-11683382336231.html |access-date=2023-05-10 |website=mint |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2023-05-06 |title=Karnataka assembly elections: Here is the full list of BJP candidates |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/bengaluru-news/karnataka-assembly-elections-here-is-the-full-list-of-bjp-candidates-101683104261460.html |access-date=2023-05-10 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |archive-date=10 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230510155647/https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/bengaluru-news/karnataka-assembly-elections-here-is-the-full-list-of-bjp-candidates-101683104261460.html |url-status=live }} !colspan=2|Party !Candidate{{Cite web |title=Karnataka Election 2023: Full list of Congress candidates and their constituencies |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/karnataka-election-2023-congress-candidates-constituencies-full-list-dk-shivakumar-siddaramaiah-priyank-kharge/3036579/ |access-date=2023-04-14 |website=Financialexpress |language=en |archive-date=14 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230414203703/https://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/karnataka-election-2023-congress-candidates-constituencies-full-list-dk-shivakumar-siddaramaiah-priyank-kharge/3036579/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=2023-05-03 |title=Karnataka assembly elections: Here is the full list of Congress candidates |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/bengaluru-news/karnataka-assembly-elections-here-is-the-full-list-of-congress-candidates-101683086290515.html |access-date=2023-05-10 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |archive-date=10 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230510154818/https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/bengaluru-news/karnataka-assembly-elections-here-is-the-full-list-of-congress-candidates-101683086290515.html |url-status=live }} !colspan=2|Party !Candidate{{Cite web |date=2023-05-04 |title=Karnataka assembly elections: Here is the full list of JD(S) candidates |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/Fuck-news/karnataka-assembly-elections-here-is-the-full-list-of-jd-s-candidates-101683183163371.html |access-date=2023-05-10 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}} | |
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|1 |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |Kakasaheb Pandurang Patil |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} | Raju Maruti Pawar | |
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|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Suhas Sadashiv Valke | |
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|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Shashikanth Padasaligi Swamiji | |
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|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Mallappa M Chunga | |
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|Kudachi (SC) |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |Mahendra K. Thammannavar |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Anand Gulagi | |
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|Raibag (SC) |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Duryodhan Mahalingappa Aihole |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |Mahaveer Mohith |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Pradeep Malagi | |
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|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |Appayyagouda Basagouda Patil |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Basavaraja Gowda Patil | |
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|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |Arvind Dalwai |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Prakash Kash Shetty | |
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|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |Mahantesh Kadadi |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Channabasappa Balappa Giddannavar | |
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|Yemkanmardi (ST) |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Basavaraj Hundri |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Maruti Mallappa Astagi | |
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|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Ravi Patil |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Sivananda Mugalihal | |
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|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |Prabhavathi Mastmardi |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Srinivasa Gholkar | |
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|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Nagesh Manolkar |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Shankar Gowda Rudragowda Patil | |
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|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Naseer Bapulsab Bhagavan | |
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|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Mahantesh Doddagoudar |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Ashwini Singaiah Poojera | |
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|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Jagadish Metgud |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |Koujalagi Mahantesh Shivanand |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Shankar Madalagi | |
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|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Sourabh Anand Chopra | |
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|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Prakash Mudhol | |
rowspan="7" |Bagalkot
|19 |Mudhol (SC) |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Dharmaraj Vithal Doddamani | |
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|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Siddu Savadi |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |Siddappa Ramappa Konnur |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Suresh Arjuna Madiwala | |
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|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Jagadish Gudagunti |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |Anand Siddu Nyamagouda |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Yakoob Kapdewal | |
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|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Rukmuddin Saudagar | |
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|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Shantha Gowda Patil |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Hanumanthappa B. Mavinamarad | |
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|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Veerabhadrayya Charantimath |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Devaraj Patil | |
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|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Doddanagouda G Patil |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Shivappa Bol | |
rowspan="8" |Vijayapura
|26 |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Channabasappa S. Sollapura | |
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|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Somanagouda Patil |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |Sharanappa T. Sunagar |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} | |
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|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |S. K. Bellubbi |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Somanagowda Patil | |
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|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Vijugouda Patil |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Basavaraj Honawada | |
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|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |Abdul Hameed Mushrif |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Bande Nawaz Mabari | |
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|Nagathan (SC) |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Sanjeev Aihole |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |Vittal Katakadhond |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Devananda P Chawhan | |
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|Indi |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Kasagouda Biradar |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |Yashavanta Rayagoud V Patil |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |B.D. Patil | |
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|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Ramesh Bhusanur |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |Ashok M. Managuli |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Vishalakshi Shivanand | |
rowspan="2" |Kalaburagi
|34 |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Shivakumar Natekar | |
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|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Shivanna Gowda Patil Raddevadagi |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Doddappagouda Shivalingappa Gouda | |
rowspan="4" |Yadgir
|36 |Shorapur (ST) |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Shravan Kumar Nayak | |
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|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Ameenreddy Patil |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Gurulingappa Gouda | |
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|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |Channareddy Patil Tunnur |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |A. B. Malaka Reddy | |
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|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} | |
rowspan="7" |Kalaburagi
|40 |Chittapur (SC) |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Manikanta Rathod |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Subhachandra Rathod | |
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|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Rajkumar Patil |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Balaraj Guttedar | |
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|Chincholi (SC) |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |Subash V. Rathod |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Sanjeev Yakapu | |
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|Gulbarga Rural (SC) |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |Revu Naik Belamagi | colspan="3" style="background-color:#E9E9E9"|{{efn|name="JDS support"|JD(S) supported CPI(M) candidate in Gulbarga Rural, Bagepalli and K. R. Puram constituencies; RPI candidate in Vijay Nagar, C. V. Raman Nagar and Mahadevapura constituencies; and Congress candidate in Nanjangud constituency.{{Cite news |date=2023-04-19 |title=JD(S) announces 3rd list of 59 candidates, to back CPI(M) and RPI in 3 seats each and Congress one |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/elections/assembly-elections/karnataka/jds-announces-3rd-list-of-59-candidates-to-back-cpim-and-rpi-in-3-seats-each-and-congress-one/articleshow/99620544.cms |access-date=2023-04-25 |issn=0013-0389 |archive-date=25 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230425010850/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/elections/assembly-elections/karnataka/jds-announces-3rd-list-of-59-candidates-to-back-cpim-and-rpi-in-3-seats-each-and-congress-one/articleshow/99620544.cms |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=K'taka polls: JDS release third list of candidates, announces support to candidates from other parties |url=https://www.udayavani.com/english-news/ktaka-polls-jds-release-third-list-of-candidates-announces-support-to-candidates-from-other-parties |access-date=2023-04-27 |website=www.udayavani.com}} However, no RPI candidate contested from Vijay Nagar and Mahadevapura constituencies.}} | |
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|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |Allamprabhu Patil |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Krishna Reddy | |
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|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Chandrakanth Patil |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Nasir Hussain Ustad | |
46
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Sanjay Wadekar | |
rowspan="6" |Bidar
|47 |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |Vijay Singh |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |S.Y. Quadri | |
48
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |C.M. Fayaz | |
49
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Shailendra Beldale |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} | |
50
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Eshwar Singh Thakur |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Suryakanta Nagamarapalli | |
51
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Prakash Khandre |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Rauf Patel | |
52
|Aurad (SC) |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |Shinde Bhimsen Rao |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Jaisingh Rathod | |
rowspan="7" |Raichur
|53 |Raichur Rural (ST) |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Thipparaja Hawaldar |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |Basanagouda Daddal |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Narasimha Nayak | |
54
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |Mohammed Shalam |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Vinay Kumar E | |
55
|Manvi (ST) |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |G. Hampayya Nayak |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Raja Venkatappa Nayak | |
56
|Devadurga (ST) |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |Shreedevi R. Nayak |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Karemma G. Nayak | |
57
|Lingsugur (SC) |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |D. S. Hoolageri |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Siddu Bandi | |
58
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |K Kariyappa |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |Hampan Gowda Badarli |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Venkatarao Nadagowda | |
59
|Maski (ST) |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |Basanagouda Turvihal |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Sharanappa Kumbara | |
rowspan="5" |Koppal
|60 |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Doddanagouda Patil |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |Amaregouda Bayyapur |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Thukaram Survi | |
61
|Kanakagiri (SC) |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Basavaraj Dadesaguru |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |Shivaraj Sangappa Thangadagi |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Ashok Ummalatti | |
62
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |Iqbal Ansari |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |H. R. Chennakeshava | |
63
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Konan Gowda | |
64
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Manjula Amaresh |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Chandrasekhar | |
rowspan="4" |Gadag
|65 |Shirahatti (SC) |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Chandru Lamani |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |Sujatha N. Doddamani |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Hanumanthappa Nayak | |
66
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Anil Menasinakai |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Venkangouda Govind Goudar | |
67
|Ron |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Kalakappa Bandi |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Mugadam Saab | |
68
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Rudra Gowda Patil | |
rowspan="7" |Dharwad
|69 |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Kallappa Gaddi | |
70
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Ali Allasaab | |
71
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Amrut Ayyappa Desai |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Manjunath Hagedaar | |
72
|Hubli-Dharwad East (SC) |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Kranti Kiran |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Veerabhadrappa Halaharavi | |
73
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Mahesh Teginakai |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} | Jagadish Shettar
|{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Siddalingeshgowda Odeyar |
74
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |Deepak Chinchore |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Gururaj Hunasimarad | |
75
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Nagaraj Chabbi |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Veerappa Sheegehatti | |
rowspan="6" |Uttara Kannada
|76 |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Sunil Hegde |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |S.L. Kotnekar | |
77
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Rupali Santosh Nayak |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |Satish Krishna Sail |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Chaitra Kotkar | |
78
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Dinakar Shetty |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |Nivedit Alva |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Suraj Soni Nayak | |
79
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Sunil Baliya Nayak |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Nagendra Naik | |
80
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |Bhimanna Naik |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Upendra Pai | |
81
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |V. S. Patil |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Nagesh Naik | |
rowspan="6" |Haveri
|82 |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Manohar Tahsildar | |
83
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |Yasir Ahmed Khan Pathan |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Shashidar Channabasappa Yeligaar | |
84
|Haveri (SC) |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Gavisiddappa Dyamannavar |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |Rudrappa Lamani |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Thukaram Malagi | |
85
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Virupakshappa Ballari |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |Basavaraj N. Shivannanar | |
86
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Jayanand Javannanavar | |
87
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |Prakash K. Koliwad |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Manjunath Goudar | |
rowspan="3" |Vijaynagara
|88 |Hoovina Hadagali (SC) |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Krishna Naik |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Putresh | |
89
|Hagaribommanahalli (SC) |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |B. Ramanna |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |L. B. P. Bheema Naik |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} | |
90
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Siddharth Singh |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} | |
rowspan=5|Ballari
|91 |Kampli (ST) |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Raju Naik | |
92
|Siruguppa (ST) |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |M.S. Somalingappa |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Parameshwar Naik | |
93
|Bellary Rural (ST) |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} | |
94
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} | |
95
|Sandur (ST) |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Shilpa Raghavendra |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Somappa | |
rowspan="1" |Vijaynagara
|96 |Kudligi (ST) |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Lokesh V Nayaka |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Kodihalli Bhimappa | |
rowspan="6" |Chitradurga
|97 |Molakalmuru (ST) |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |S. Thippeswamy |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Mahadevappa | |
98
|Challakere (ST) |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Anilkumar |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Raveesh | |
99
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |K C Veerendra |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} | |
100
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Ravindrappa | |
101
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |S. Lingamurthy |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |M. Thippeswamy | |
102
|Holalkere (SC) |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |M. Chandrappa |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} | |
Devangere
|103 |Jagalur (ST) |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |S V Ramachandra |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Deveraj | |
rowspan="1" |Vijayanagara
|104 |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |N. Kotresh |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |N. M. Noor Ahmed | |
rowspan="6" |Devangere
|105 |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |B.P. Harish |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |Nandagavi Srinivas |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |H.S. Shivashankar | |
106
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Lokikere Nagaraj |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} | |
107
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Ajay Kumar |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Amanulla Khan | |
108
|Mayakonda (SC) |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Basavaraja Naik |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |K.S. Basavaraju |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Anandappa | |
109
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Shiv Kumar |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |Basavaraju V Shivaganga |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Tejaswi Patel | |
110
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |D.G. Shanthana Gowda |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Shivamurthy Gowda | |
rowspan="7" |Shimoga
|111 |Shimoga Rural (SC) |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Ashok Nayak |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |Sreenivas Kariyanna |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Sharada Purya Naik | |
112
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Mangoti Rudresh |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Sharada Appajigowda | |
113
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |H.C. Yogesh |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} | |
114
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Raja Ram | |
115
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |G.B. Malatesh | |
116
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Baasur Chandregowda | |
117
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |Belur Gopalkrishna |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Zakir | |
rowspan=5|Udupi
|118 |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Mansoor Ibrahim | |
119
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |M. Dinesh Hegde |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Ramesh Kundapura | |
120
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |Prasad Raj Kanchan |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Dakshat R Shetty | |
121
|Kapu |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Sabina Samad | |
122
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |Uday Shetty |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Srikanth Kochur | |
rowspan="5" |Chikmagalur
|123 |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |T.D. Rajegowda |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Sudhakar Shetty | |
124
|Mudigere (SC) |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Deepak Doddaiah |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |Nayana Jyothi Jhawar |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |M.P. Kumaraswamy | |
125
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |H. D. Thammaiah |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Thimmashetty | |
126
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |D. S. Suresh |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |GH Srinivasa | |
127
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |K. S. Prakash |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |K S Anand |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |YSV Datta | |
rowspan="11" |Tumakuru
|128 |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |Kiran Kumar |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |C.B. Surersh Babu | |
129
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |K. Shadakshari |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Kantha Kumar | |
130
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Masala Jayaram |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |Kanthraj B.M. |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |M.T. Krishnappa | |
131
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |D. Krishna Kumar |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |H.D. Ranganath |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |D. Nagarajaiah | |
132
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |G. B. Jyothi Ganesh |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |Iqbal Ahmed |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Govindaraju | |
133
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |GH Shanumukkappa Yadav |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} | |
134
|Koratagere (SC) |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |B. H. Anil Kumar |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Sudhakar Lal | |
135
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |S. D. Dilip Kumar |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Nagaraja | |
136
|Sira |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |R. Ugresh | |
137
|Pavagada (SC) |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Krishna Nayak |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |H.V. Venkatesh |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Thimmarayappa | |
138
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |L. C. Nagaraj |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |Kyatasandra N. Rajanna |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Veerabhadraiah | |
rowspan="5" |Chikkaballapura
|139 |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Shashidhar |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Narasimhamurthy | |
140
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |C Muniraju |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} | colspan="3" style="background-color:#E9E9E9"|{{efn|name="JDS support"}} | |
141
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |Pradeep Eshwar Ayyar |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |K.P. Bachegowda | |
142
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Ramachandra Gowda |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |B V Rajeev Gowda |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} | |
143
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Venu Gopal |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |M.C. Sudhakar |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |J. K. Krishna Reddy | |
rowspan="6" |Kolar
|144 |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Gunjuru Srinivas Reddy |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} | |
145
|Mulbagal (SC) |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Shigehalli Sundar |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |Dr BC Muddugangadhar |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} | |
146
|Kolar Gold Field (SC) |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Ashwini Sampangi |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Ramesh Babu | |
147
|Bangarapet (SC) |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |M. Narayanswamy |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |M. Mallesh Babu | |
148
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |C. M. R. Srinath | |
149
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |K S Manjunath Gowda |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |J. E. Ramegowda | |
rowspan="28" |Bangalore Urban
|150 |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |Keshava Rajan B |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |M. Munegowda | |
151
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |DK Moahan | colspan="3" style="background-color:#E9E9E9"|{{efn|name="JDS support"}} | |
152
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Thammesh Gowda |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Venugopal | |
153
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |S Balraj Gowda |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Javarai Gowda | |
154
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |Kusuma H. |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Dr. Narayan Swami | |
155
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |Dhananjaya Gangadharaiah |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |I R. Manjunath | |
156
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |Keshava Murthy |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Rajanna | |
157
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |Anoop Iyengar |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Utkarsh | |
158
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Jagadish Katta |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Mohid Altaf | |
159
|Pulakeshinagar (SC) |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Murali |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |A. C. Srinivasa |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Anuradha | |
160
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Padmanabha Reddy |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Mohammed Mushtaq | |
161
|C. V. Raman Nagar (SC) |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |S. Raghu |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |S Anand Kumar | colspan="3" style="background-color:#E9E9E9"|{{efn|name="JDS support"}} | |
162
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |N. Chandra |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} | colspan="3" style="background-color:#E9E9E9"|{{efn|Nomination of JDS candidate Abdul Jafar Ali from Shivajinagar constituency was rejected.{{Cite news |date=2023-04-23 |title=Karnataka elections: JD(S) candidate papers rejected |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/karnataka-elections-jds-candidate-papers-rejected/articleshow/99700557.cms |access-date=2023-04-25 |issn=0971-8257}}}} | |
163
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Shiva Kumar |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Manjunath Gowda | |
164
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |A. R. Sapthagiri Gowda |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |V Narayanaswamy | |
165
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Anjanappa | |
166
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Umesh Shetty |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |R. Prakash | |
167
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |H. Raveendra |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} | |
168
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Govindaraja | |
169
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |R. V. Devaraju |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Imran Pasha | |
170
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Aramane Shankar | |
171
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |V. Raghunath Naidu |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |B. Manjunath | |
172
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Sridhar Reddy |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Venkatesh | |
173
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Kale Gowda | |
174
|Mahadevapura (SC) |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Manjula Aravind Limbavali |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |Nagesh T. | |
175
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Sathish Reddy |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |Umapathy Srinivasa Gowda |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Narayanaraju | |
176
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |R. K. Ramesh |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Rajagopal Reddy | |
177
|Anekal (SC) |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Hullalli Srinivas |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |K. P. Raju | |
rowspan="4" |Bangalore Rural
|178 |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} | |
179
|Devanahalli (SC) |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Pilla Munishamappa |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Nisarga Narayanaswamy | |
180
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Dhiraj Muniraju |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Munegowda | |
181
|Nelamangala (SC) |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Sapthagiri Naik |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Srinivasamurthy | |
rowspan="4" |Ramanagara
|182 |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Prasad Gowda |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |A. Manjunath | |
183
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Goutham Gowda |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |Iqbal Hussain H. A. |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} | |
184
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Nagaraju | |
185
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |Gangadhar S. |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} | |
rowspan="7" |Mandya
|186 |Malavalli (SC) |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |G. Muniraju |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |K. Annadani | |
187
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |S. P. Swamy |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |K. M. Uday |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |D. C. Thammanna | |
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|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Indresh Kumar | colspan="3" style="background-color:#E9E9E9"|{{efn|name="Melukote"|Congress supported Sarvodaya Karnataka Party candidate Darshan Puttannaiah in Melukote constituency.{{Cite web |date=2023-04-06 |title=Congress marks one seat for Sarvodaya Karnataka Party in 2nd list of candidates |url=https://www.livemint.com/elections/assembly-elections/congress-marks-one-seat-for-sarvodaya-karnataka-party-in-2nd-list-of-candidates-11680762176424.html |access-date=2023-04-06 |website=mint |language=en}}{{Cite news |date=2023-04-06 |title=Congress prefers not to field candidate in Melkote, extends support to Darshan Puttanaiah |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/congress-prefers-not-to-field-candidate-in-melkote-extends-support-to-darshan-puttanaiah/article66707314.ece |access-date=2023-04-25 |issn=0971-751X}}}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} | |
189
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Ashok Jayaram |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |B. R. Ramachandra | |
190
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Indavalu Sachidananda |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Ravindra Srikantaiah | |
191
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Sudha Shivaram |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Suresh Gowda | |
192
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |B. L. Devaraj |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |H. T. Manjunath | |
rowspan="7" |Hassan
|193 |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Chidananda |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |M. A. Gopalaswamy |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |C. N. Balakrishna | |
194
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |G. V. Basavaraja |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |N. R. Santhosh | |
195
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |B. Shivaram |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |K. S. Lingesh | |
196
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |Banavasi Rangaswamy |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |H. P. Swaroop | |
197
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Devaraje Gowda |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |Shreyas M. Patel |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} | |
198
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Yoga Ramesh |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |H. P. Shridhar Gowda |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |A. Manju | |
199
|Sakleshpur (SC) |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |Murali Mohan |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} | |
rowspan="8" |Dakshina Kannada
|200 |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |Rakshith Shivaram |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Ashroff Ali | |
201
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |Mithun Rai |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Amarashree | |
202
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |Inayath Ali |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Mohiuddin Bawa | |
203
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |John Richard Lobo |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Sumati Hegde | |
204
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Sathish Kumpala |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} | |
205
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Prakash Rafael Gomes | |
206
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Asha Thimmappa |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |Ashok Kumar Rai |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Divya Prabha | |
207
|Sullia (SC) |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Bhagirathi Murulya |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |Krishnappa G. |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Venkatesh H. N. | |
rowspan="2" |Kodagu
|208 |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |Mantar Gowda |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |M. N. Muthappa | |
209
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Mansoor Ali | |
rowspan="11" |Mysore
|210 |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |K. Mahadev | |
211
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Venkatesh Hosalli |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} | |
212
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Devarahalli Somashekhar |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |H. P. Manjunath |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Harish Gowda | |
213
|Heggadadevankote (ST) |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Krishna Naik |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |P. Jayaprakash | |
214
|Nanjangud (SC) |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |B. Harshavardhan |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} | colspan="3" style="background-color:#E9E9E9"|{{efn|name="JDS support"}} | |
215
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Kaveesh Gowda |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |Mavinahalli S. Siddegowda |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} | |
216
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |K. V. Mallesh | |
217
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |L. Nagendra |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |H. K. Ramesh | |
218
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Sandesh Swami |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Abdul Kader Shahid | |
219
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Bharti Shankar | |
220
|T. Narasipur (SC) |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |M. Revanna |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Ashwinkumar | |
rowspan="4" |Chamarajanagar
|221 |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |Preetham Nagappa |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |R. Narendra |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} | |
222
|Kollegal (SC) |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Puttaswamy | |
223
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Mallikarjun Swamy | |
224
|{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |H. M. Ganesh Parasad |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |Kadabur Manjunath |
Issues
= Belagavi border dispute =
Tensions concerning the Belagavi border dispute intensified in early December 2022 as a delegation of Maharashtra politicians proposed to travel to Belagavi district to demand the merger of some villages in Karnataka with Maharashtra, with politicians from Maharashtra making provocative statements.{{Cite web |title=Will enter Karnataka like China entered...: Sanjay Raut on Belagavai border row |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/enter-karnataka-like-china-sanjay-raut-amid-belagavai-border-row-2311842-2022-12-21 |access-date=2023-01-07 |website=India Today |date=21 December 2022 |language=en |archive-date=7 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230107144312/https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/enter-karnataka-like-china-sanjay-raut-amid-belagavai-border-row-2311842-2022-12-21 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=2022-12-19 |title=We are with Marathi-speaking people in Belagavi: Shinde-Fadnavis govt |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/national/west/we-are-with-marathi-speaking-people-in-belagavi-shinde-fadnavis-govt-1173108.html |access-date=2023-01-07 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en |archive-date=7 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230107144310/https://www.deccanherald.com/national/west/we-are-with-marathi-speaking-people-in-belagavi-shinde-fadnavis-govt-1173108.html |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Henry |first=Nikhila |date=2022-12-09 |title=BJP vs BJP: Border Dispute Between Karnataka, Maharashtra May Benefit JD(S) |url=https://www.thequint.com/south-india/bjp-vs-bjp-border-dispute-between-karnataka-maharashtra-may-benefit-jds |access-date=2023-01-07 |website=TheQuint |language=en |archive-date=7 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230107144312/https://www.thequint.com/south-india/bjp-vs-bjp-border-dispute-between-karnataka-maharashtra-may-benefit-jds |url-status=live }} The border row escalated into violence after vehicles from both states were attacked and damaged in Belgavi and Pune in mid-December.{{Cite web |date=2022-12-19 |title=Karnataka-Maharashtra border dispute intensifies: 10 things to know |url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/karnatakamaharashtra-border-dispute-intensifies-10-things-to-know-11671436532130.html |access-date=2023-01-07 |website=mint |language=en |archive-date=7 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230107144312/https://www.livemint.com/news/india/karnatakamaharashtra-border-dispute-intensifies-10-things-to-know-11671436532130.html |url-status=live }}
The issue has resurfaced ahead of assembly elections.{{Cite web |title=Karnataka-Maharashtra row: Why the Belagavi border issue has re-surfaced |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india-today-insight/story/karnataka-maharashtra-row-why-the-belagavi-border-issue-has-re-surfaced-2349220-2023-03-20 |access-date=2023-03-29 |website=India Today |date=20 March 2023 |language=en |archive-date=29 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230329191448/https://www.indiatoday.in/india-today-insight/story/karnataka-maharashtra-row-why-the-belagavi-border-issue-has-re-surfaced-2349220-2023-03-20 |url-status=live }} Leader of the Opposition Siddaramaiah has demanded the resignation of Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai for failing in his duties to protect the state.{{Cite web |date=2023-03-16 |title='Centre should dismiss Maha Govt, CM Bommai should resign': Siddaramaiah |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/bengaluru-news/centre-should-dismiss-maha-govt-cm-bommai-should-resign-siddaramaiah-101678951530443.html |access-date=2023-03-29 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |archive-date=29 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230329191452/https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/bengaluru-news/centre-should-dismiss-maha-govt-cm-bommai-should-resign-siddaramaiah-101678951530443.html |url-status=live }}
= Corruption =
In July 2021, D. Kempanna, president of the Karnataka State Contractors' Association wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi alleging large-scale corruption in the award and implementation of civil contracts in Karnataka. In the letter, he alleged that contractors were being forced to pay a 40% commission to officials at the BJP government, cutting across departments, for projects.{{Cite web |date=2022-08-24 |title=Bengaluru: Forced to pay 50% commissions for projects, say corporation contractors |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/bangalore/bengaluru-commissions-for-projects-corporation-contractors-8109083/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221001125649/https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/bangalore/bengaluru-commissions-for-projects-corporation-contractors-8109083/ |archive-date=2022-10-01 |access-date=2023-01-07 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}} Congress started a campaign PayCM to widely publicize these allegations.{{Cite web |last=Omar |first=Paurush |date=2022-09-23 |title=Explained: What is PayCM campaign launched against CM Bommai by Congress? |url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/explained-what-is-paycm-campaign-launched-against-cm-bommai-by-congress-11663936426495.html |access-date=2023-04-12 |website=mint |language=en |archive-date=14 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221014095648/https://www.livemint.com/news/india/explained-what-is-paycm-campaign-launched-against-cm-bommai-by-congress-11663936426495.html |url-status=live }}
Contractor Santhosh Patil (aged 40) who accused then-state cabinet minister K. S. Eshwarappa of harassing him for commissions committed suicide at Shambhavi Hotel in Udupi on 12 April 2022. He alleged that the BJP leader had been harassing him for commissions to clear the bills for contracts he had implemented for the government over a year ago.{{Cite web |date=2022-04-12 |title=Contractor who raised graft allegation against Karnataka minister K S Eshwarappa found dead |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/bangalore/santhosh-patil-graft-allegation-karnataka-k-s-eshwarappa-dead-7865834/ |access-date=2023-01-07 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=7 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230107144312/https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/bangalore/santhosh-patil-graft-allegation-karnataka-k-s-eshwarappa-dead-7865834/ |url-status=live }} Eshwarappa had to resign as cabinet minister following the incident,{{Cite web |date=2022-09-01 |title=40% commissions charge gathers steam, Karnataka BJP tries to fend off heat |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/political-pulse/commissions-charge-gathers-steam-karnataka-bjp-tries-to-fend-off-heat-8125148/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221222143913/https://indianexpress.com/article/political-pulse/commissions-charge-gathers-steam-karnataka-bjp-tries-to-fend-off-heat-8125148/ |archive-date=2022-12-22 |access-date=2023-01-07 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}} and has retired from electoral politics.{{Cite web |date=2023-04-11 |title=Senior Karnataka BJP leader K S Eshwarappa retires from electoral politics |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/state/karnataka-politics/senior-karnataka-bjp-leader-k-s-eshwarappa-retires-from-electoral-politics-1208551.html |access-date=2023-04-12 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}}
Later in November 2024, the Karnataka Lokayukta cleared the BJP Karnataka unit of the 40% commission allegations, BJP leaders labelled Congress's allegations as false and claimed that they were a part of their election toolkit strategy. The state unit also said that the contractor who levied the allegations had not worked with the government for the past six years.{{Cite news |date=18 November 2024 |title=Lokayukta report has given clean chit to previous BJP government on 40% commission charges: Party leaders |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/bengaluru-news/lokayukta-report-has-given-clean-chit-to-previous-bjp-government-on-40-commission-charges-party-leaders-101731895263316.html |work=Hindustan Times}}
In August 2022, two associations representing 13,000 schools in Karnataka wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi accusing the Basavaraj Bommai-led BJP government of corruption. "Unscientific, irrational, discriminatory and noncompliance norms are applied to only unaided private schools and huge corruption is in place," the letter read. The school associations urged PM Modi to look into the allegations and launch an inquiry into the affairs of the Karnataka education ministry.{{Cite web |title=In Letter To PM, 13,000 Schools Accuse Karnataka Government Of Corruption |url=https://www.ndtv.com/karnataka-news/in-letter-to-pm-13-000-schools-accuse-karnataka-government-of-corruption-3291300 |access-date=2023-01-07 |website=NDTV.com |archive-date=7 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230107144310/https://www.ndtv.com/karnataka-news/in-letter-to-pm-13-000-schools-accuse-karnataka-government-of-corruption-3291300 |url-status=live }}
In order to "expose" the ruling BJP in Karnataka, the opposition Congress party has determined to make the Bitcoin scam an election issue in the 2023 elections.{{Cite web |date=2021-11-16 |title=Congress to make Bitcoin scandal an election issue in Karnataka |url=https://www.siasat.com/congress-to-make-bitcoin-scandal-an-election-issue-in-karnataka-2226274/ |access-date=2023-03-28 |website=The Siasat Daily |language=en-US |archive-date=25 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230225133835/https://www.siasat.com/congress-to-make-bitcoin-scandal-an-election-issue-in-karnataka-2226274/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=2021-11-15 |title=Hacking gang at heart of Karnataka Bitcoin scandal tried to steal Rs 46 crore from state e-governance unit |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/bangalore/hackers-karnataka-bitcoin-scandal-steal-rs-46-crore-state-e-governance-7623164/ |access-date=2023-03-28 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=25 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230225133836/https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/bangalore/hackers-karnataka-bitcoin-scandal-steal-rs-46-crore-state-e-governance-7623164/ |url-status=live }}
When the merchandise was exported via Goa, depriving Karnataka of its tax revenue, the state exchequer lost roughly Rs 60 crore while the excise scam cost about Rs 200 crore, according to Priyank Kharge.{{Cite news |date=2023-03-01 |title=Congress accuses Karnataka govt of new Rs 200 crore scam |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/congress-accuses-karnataka-govt-of-new-rs-200-crore-scam/articleshow/98322915.cms |access-date=2023-03-03 |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=1 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230301133451/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/congress-accuses-karnataka-govt-of-new-rs-200-crore-scam/articleshow/98322915.cms |url-status=live }}
Congress party also released a 'corruption rate card' in English and Kannada languages, alleging the ruling BJP of looting ₹1,50,000 crore during last four years.{{cite news |last1=C S |first1=Yamini |title=Karnataka elections: Cong releases 'corruption rate card', accuses BJP of looting over ₹15000 crore |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/bengaluru-news/karnataka-elections-cong-releases-corruption-rate-card-accuses-bjp-of-looting-over-rs-15000-crore-101683282751314.html |access-date=2023-05-06 |work=Hindustan Times |agency=ANI |date=2023-05-05 |archive-date=5 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230505202757/https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/bengaluru-news/karnataka-elections-cong-releases-corruption-rate-card-accuses-bjp-of-looting-over-rs-15000-crore-101683282751314.html |url-status=live }}{{cite news |author=TNM Staff|title=Congress ads in newspapers remind voters of scams during BJP rule |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/congress-ads-newspapers-remind-voters-scams-during-bjp-rule-176811 |access-date=2023-05-06 |work=The News Minute |date=2023-05-06}} The Election Commission issued a notice to Congress over these ads asked to provide evidence to support the claims.{{cite news |title=EC issues notice to Karnataka Congress on 'rate card' ads against BJP, seeks 'empirical' evidence |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/election/karnataka/ec-issues-notice-to-karnataka-congress-on-rate-card-ads-against-bjp-seeks-empirical-evidence-1216381.html |access-date=2023-05-06 |work=Deccan Herald |agency=PTI |date=2023-05-07 |archive-date=6 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230506203212/https://www.deccanherald.com/election/karnataka/ec-issues-notice-to-karnataka-congress-on-rate-card-ads-against-bjp-seeks-empirical-evidence-1216381.html |url-status=live }}
=Communal polarization=
According to political analysts Phani Rajanna and Sandeep Shastri, with Karnataka polls nearing, the BJP is raking up more and more communal issues to divide people and polarise the votes. This has been shown by communal tensions started by right-wing Hindutva groups on use of hijab in government schools, sale of halal meat, broadcasting of azan on loudspeakers, a boycott of Muslim-run shops & Muslim employees similar to the Nazi boycott of Jewish businesses, moral policing specifically targeting Muslims and violence against Christians, which have been linked to the Bommai government.{{Cite web |date=2022-04-06 |title=Experts in Karnataka link hijab, halal row to 2023 assembly polls |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/bengaluru-news/experts-in-karnataka-link-hijab-halal-row-to-2023-assembly-polls-101649184577868.html |access-date=2023-03-10 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |archive-date=25 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230225133959/https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/bengaluru-news/experts-in-karnataka-link-hijab-halal-row-to-2023-assembly-polls-101649184577868.html |url-status=live }} Bommai was widely perceived to be weak within the Karnataka BJP,{{Cite web |last=Shreyas |first=Ananth |date=2022-08-12 |title=Basavaraj Bommai Faces Dissent and BJP Cadre Anger: Karnataka CM's Bumpy Ride |url=https://www.thequint.com/south-india/rocky-road-ahead-for-cm-basavaraj-bommai#read-more |access-date=2024-10-28 |website=TheQuint |language=en}} due to which hardliners like Tejasvi Surya & B. L. Santhosh took over the reins of party administration.
The BJP has focused its campaign around these communal issues,{{Cite web |date=2022-03-31 |title=Karnataka: As state BJP unit raises pitch over hijab-halal, talks of early elections |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/political-pulse/karnataka-hijab-halal-row-bjp-speculation-early-polls-7846313/ |access-date=2023-03-10 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=26 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230226063222/https://indianexpress.com/article/political-pulse/karnataka-hijab-halal-row-bjp-speculation-early-polls-7846313/ |url-status=live }} drawing stark criticism from the opposition Congress, which accused it of neglecting governance issues.{{Cite news |last= |first= |date=2022-04-04 |title='BJP's communal politics is a disgrace to Karnataka' |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/bjps-communal-politics-is-a-disgrace-to-karnataka/article65289376.ece |access-date=2023-03-10 |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=26 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230226063222/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/bjps-communal-politics-is-a-disgrace-to-karnataka/article65289376.ece |url-status=live }}
=Reservation controversy=
Caste politics have once again risen to the forefront following the just completed elections in five states. The tone for the assembly elections the next year is being set by the regrouping of various caste lobbies in their fight for reservation.{{Cite news |date=2022-03-16 |title=Quota politics returns as BJP shifts focus to Karnataka after UP elections |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/quota-politics-returns-as-bjp-shifts-focus-to-ktaka-after-up-elections/articleshow/90241746.cms |access-date=2023-03-23 |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=23 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230323024306/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/quota-politics-returns-as-bjp-shifts-focus-to-ktaka-after-up-elections/articleshow/90241746.cms |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=2022-12-31 |title='Political gimmick': Cong on Karnataka govt creating two new OBC categories |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/bengaluru-news/political-gimmick-cong-on-karnataka-govt-creating-two-new-obccategories-101672425911553.html |access-date=2023-03-23 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |archive-date=15 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230315133318/https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/bengaluru-news/political-gimmick-cong-on-karnataka-govt-creating-two-new-obccategories-101672425911553.html |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=2023-02-02 |title=Know the Importance of Quota Politics In Karnataka Assembly Elections |url=https://www.news18.com/news/elections/karnataka-elections-2023-why-quota-politics-is-key-to-forming-govt-in-the-state-6979579.html |access-date=2023-03-23 |website=News18 |language=en |archive-date=15 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230315133318/https://www.news18.com/news/elections/karnataka-elections-2023-why-quota-politics-is-key-to-forming-govt-in-the-state-6979579.html |url-status=live }} The Karnataka government has courted controversy with its orders to take away 4% OBC quota from low-caste Muslims and redistributing them to Lingayats and Vokkaligas. In addition the government has expressed support for internal reservation for Scheduled Castes into SC right, SC left and SC 'touchable' and SC other. Communities such as the Banjara have protested this move as depriving them of a share.{{Cite web |date=2023-04-08 |title=Amid Banjaras' stir, Karnataka CM urges SCs to be 'wary' of Congress |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/bengaluru-news/karnataka-bjp-s-internal-reservation-for-scs-could-backfire-banjara-community-protests-congress-vows-to-undo-changes-101680893040648.html |access-date=2023-04-12 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |archive-date=12 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230412162901/https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/bengaluru-news/karnataka-bjp-s-internal-reservation-for-scs-could-backfire-banjara-community-protests-congress-vows-to-undo-changes-101680893040648.html |url-status=live }}
=Farm laws=
{{Main|2020–2021 Indian farmers' protest}}
While various caste groups are working to make the controversial farm rules that the government passed two years ago the main topic for the forthcoming assembly elections, farmer organisations are getting ready to resurrect the issue.{{Cite news |date=2023-01-30 |title=Ryots to mount pressure on Karnataka govt to repeal farm laws |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/ryots-to-mount-pressure-on-karnataka-govt-to-repeal-farm-laws/articleshow/97426975.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-03-17 |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=29 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230329055733/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/ryots-to-mount-pressure-on-karnataka-govt-to-repeal-farm-laws/articleshow/97426975.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Grover |first=Samarth |date=2023-01-30 |title='Main Election Issue': Karnataka Farmers To Protest Before Assembly Session |url=https://www.thequint.com/south-india/will-make-it-main-election-issue-karnataka-farmers-to-protest-before-assembly-session |access-date=2023-03-17 |website=TheQuint |language=en |archive-date=17 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230317155241/https://www.thequint.com/south-india/will-make-it-main-election-issue-karnataka-farmers-to-protest-before-assembly-session |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Thomas |first=Bellie |date=2023-01-31 |title=Karnataka farmers want 'anti-farm laws' withdrawn, make demands ahead of Assembly session |url=https://thesouthfirst.com/karnataka/karnataka-farmers-want-anti-farm-laws-withdrawn-make-demands-ahead-of-assembly-session/ |access-date=2023-03-17 |website=The South First |language=en-GB |archive-date=29 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230329055738/https://thesouthfirst.com/karnataka/karnataka-farmers-want-anti-farm-laws-withdrawn-make-demands-ahead-of-assembly-session/ |url-status=live }}
= Nandini vs Amul =
In Karnataka, a war brewing between two major milk cooperatives in the country has spilled over into a political slugfest ahead of the Assembly elections in the state. The Amul vs Nandini row has created a stir in the state, with opposition mainly Congress leaders and pro-Kannada regionalist groups attacking the government for allowing the Gujarat-based Amul to sell fresh milk and curd in Bengaluru. The critics believe that entry of Amul in the fresh milk market could spell trouble for Karnataka's local brand, Nandini.{{Cite web |date=2023-04-11 |title=What is Amul-Nandini controversy that erupted political slugfest in Karnataka? |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/bengaluru-news/what-is-amul-nandini-controversy-that-erupted-political-slugfest-in-karnataka-101681191115088.html |access-date=2023-04-16 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2023-04-10 |title=As Nandini vs Amul row heats up in Karnataka, electoral blowback concerns BJP |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/political-pulse/amul-vs-nandini-as-milk-controversy-heats-up-poll-blowback-concerns-bjp-8547486/ |access-date=2023-04-16 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=16 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230416201556/https://indianexpress.com/article/political-pulse/amul-vs-nandini-as-milk-controversy-heats-up-poll-blowback-concerns-bjp-8547486/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=2023-04-10 |title=Amul Vs Nandini: The Milk War And Its Impact on Karnataka Polls {{!}} EXPLAINED |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/india/amul-vs-nandini-the-milk-war-and-its-impact-on-karnataka-polls-explained-article-99373988 |access-date=2023-04-16 |website=TimesNow |language=en |archive-date=16 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230416201556/https://www.timesnownews.com/india/amul-vs-nandini-the-milk-war-and-its-impact-on-karnataka-polls-explained-article-99373988 |url-status=live }}
Controversies
= Remarks on 'Love jihad' =
On 3 January 2023, BJP Karnataka state president Nalin Kumar Kateel in a party meet at Mangalore said that people should prioritise the issue of "Love jihad" over "road, gutter, drain and other small issues".{{Cite web |date=2023-01-05 |title=For BJP, the focus in Karnataka: 'Love jihad' over governance |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/editorials/for-bjp-the-focus-in-karnataka-love-jihad-over-governance-8361840/ |access-date=2023-01-07 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=7 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230107141133/https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/editorials/for-bjp-the-focus-in-karnataka-love-jihad-over-governance-8361840/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=2023-01-03 |title='Talk about love jihad, not roads or sewage': Nalin Kumar Kateel to BJP workers |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/bengaluru-news/talk-about-love-jihad-not-roads-or-sewage-nalin-kumar-kateel-to-bjp-workers-101672746372574.html |access-date=2023-04-27 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2023-01-04 |title=Love jihad a priority, not 'small issues' like roads, drains: Karnataka BJP chief Nalin Kumar Kateel |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/bangalore/love-jihad-a-priority-not-small-issues-like-roads-drains-nalin-kumar-kateel-8359643/ |access-date=2023-04-27 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}} His comments were criticised by Congress leaders and several state BJP leaders also expressed unhappiness over the remarks.{{Cite web |date=2023-01-04 |title=Cong slams K'taka BJP President's 'focus on love jihad' remark |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/politics/cong-slams-k-taka-bjp-president-s-focus-on-love-jihad-remark-123010400538_1.html |access-date=2023-04-27 |website=www.business-standard.com |language=en-US |archive-date=27 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230427170550/https://www.business-standard.com/article/politics/cong-slams-k-taka-bjp-president-s-focus-on-love-jihad-remark-123010400538_1.html |url-status=live }}{{Cite news |date=2023-01-03 |title=Kateel's statement on 'love jihad' and roads draws ire of Opposition |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/kateels-statement-on-love-jihad-and-roads-draws-ire-of-opposition/article66334313.ece |access-date=2023-04-27 |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=27 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230427165046/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/kateels-statement-on-love-jihad-and-roads-draws-ire-of-opposition/article66334313.ece |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=2023-01-05 |title=BJP Karnataka chief Nalin Kateel love jihad remarks not helping party cause, feel state leaders |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/political-pulse/bjp-karnataka-chief-nalin-kateel-love-jihad-remarks-8362838/ |access-date=2023-01-07 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=7 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230107141137/https://indianexpress.com/article/political-pulse/bjp-karnataka-chief-nalin-kateel-love-jihad-remarks-8362838/ |url-status=live }}
= Remarks on dynastic politics by Amit Shah =
On 26 April 2023, BJP top leader Amit Shah said, "If the Congress comes to power, dynastic politics will be at an all-time high and Karnataka will be afflicted with riots".{{cite news |last1=Menasinakai |first1=Sangamesh |title=Karnataka will see riots if Congress wins, says Amit Shah |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/elections/assembly-elections/karnataka/news/karnataka-will-see-riots-if-congress-wins-says-amit-shah/articleshow/99769842.cms |access-date=2023-04-27 |work=The Times of India |date=26 April 2023 |archive-date=25 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230425231948/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/elections/assembly-elections/karnataka/news/karnataka-will-see-riots-if-congress-wins-says-amit-shah/articleshow/99769842.cms |url-status=live }} In response, Indian National Congress filed a police complaint against Amit Shah for provocative statements and promoting enmity.{{cite news |date=27 April 2023 |title=Congress files police complaint against Shah over 'riots' remark |work=Deccan Herald |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/election/karnataka/congress-files-police-complaint-against-shah-over-riots-remark-1213344.html |access-date=2023-04-27}}{{Cite web |date=2023-04-27 |title=Karnataka Election 2023: Complaint against Amit Shah for his 'riots if Congress comes to power' remark |url=https://www.firstpost.com/india/karnataka-election-2023-complaint-against-amit-shah-for-his-riots-if-congress-comes-to-power-remark-12515102.html |access-date=2023-04-27 |website=Firstpost |language=en |archive-date=27 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230427162625/https://www.firstpost.com/india/karnataka-election-2023-complaint-against-amit-shah-for-his-riots-if-congress-comes-to-power-remark-12515102.html |url-status=live }}
== Supreme Court remarks on his speeches ==
On 9 May 2023, the Supreme Court termed Amit Shah's public speeches on scrapping of the 4 per cent quota for Muslims during the campaign in Karnataka when the matter was pending in the court, as "inappropriate" and alleged that the speeches amounted to "contempt of court proceedings".{{cite news |author=The Wire Staff|title='None Other Than Home Min': SC Disapproves of Public Functionaries' Speeches on Sub-Judice Matter |url=https://thewire.in/law/none-other-than-home-min-sc-disapproves-of-public-functionaries-speeches-on-sub-judice-matter |access-date=2023-05-10 |work=The Wire |date=2023-05-09}}{{cite news |last1= |first1= |title=Supreme Court frowns at Amit Shah's poll speech in Karnataka, finds it 'inappropriate' |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/india/supreme-court-frowns-at-amit-shahs-poll-speech-in-karnataka-finds-speech-inappropriate/cid/1935590 |access-date=2023-05-10 |work=The Telegraph (India) |date=2023-05-10 |archive-date=10 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230510020514/https://www.telegraphindia.com/india/supreme-court-frowns-at-amit-shahs-poll-speech-in-karnataka-finds-speech-inappropriate/cid/1935590 |url-status=live }}
= Collection and sale of voter data =
The Indian National Congress made allegations that Chilume Trust, an NGO in Bengaluru, had amassed voter personal data, including caste, age, gender, work and education information, Aadhaar cards, phone numbers and more.{{Cite web |date=2022-11-20 |title=Collection of personal details and deletion of lakhs of voters – What is the voters' data theft controversy in Bengaluru? |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/what-is-the-voters-data-theft-controversy-in-bengaluru-8279572/ |access-date=2023-03-01 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=26 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230226141342/https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/what-is-the-voters-data-theft-controversy-in-bengaluru-8279572/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite news |last=B.P |first=Darshan Devaiah |date=2022-11-30 |title=Explained {{!}} What is the Karnataka voter data theft case? |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/explained-what-is-the-karnataka-voter-data-theft-case/article66202066.ece |access-date=2023-03-01 |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=26 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230226141342/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/explained-what-is-the-karnataka-voter-data-theft-case/article66202066.ece |url-status=live }} The Congress alleged that BJP assigned party workers through the NGO to collect such information, and names of legitimate voters of the opposition party were deleted and that names of 'fake voters' were added to ensure more votes for the BJP.{{Cite web |date=2022-11-17 |title=Bommai orders probe as Cong accuses Karnataka BJP govt of collecting voters' data |url=https://thefederal.com/states/south/karnataka/bommai-orders-probe-as-cong-accuses-karnataka-bjp-govt-of-collecting-voters-data/ |access-date=2023-03-30 |website=The Federal |language=en-US |archive-date=30 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230330001949/https://thefederal.com/states/south/karnataka/bommai-orders-probe-as-cong-accuses-karnataka-bjp-govt-of-collecting-voters-data/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=2023-02-20 |title=Deletion of voters: Karnataka Congress files one more plaint |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/state/karnataka-politics/deletion-of-voters-karnataka-congress-files-one-more-plaint-1193126.html |access-date=2023-03-30 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en |archive-date=30 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230330003034/https://www.deccanherald.com/state/karnataka-politics/deletion-of-voters-karnataka-congress-files-one-more-plaint-1193126.html |url-status=live }} The Congress also demanded resignation of Chief Minister over the matter.{{Cite news |date=2022-11-17 |title=Congress demands resignation of CM Bommai, judicial probe into 'theft' of voter data in Bengaluru |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/congress-demands-resignation-of-cm-bommai-judicial-probe-into-theft-of-voter-data-in-bengaluru/article66147705.ece |access-date=2023-03-30 |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=30 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230330004535/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/congress-demands-resignation-of-cm-bommai-judicial-probe-into-theft-of-voter-data-in-bengaluru/article66147705.ece |url-status=live }}
In December 2022, the NGO was blacklisted by Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike, Bengaluru's civic body, and a police complaint was filed against them for breach of trust.{{Cite web |date=2022-12-28 |title=Bengaluru civic body blacklists Chilume Trust after voter data theft: Report |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/bengaluru-news/bengaluru-civic-body-blacklists-chilume-trust-after-voter-data-theft-report-101672198230987.html |access-date=2023-03-30 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |archive-date=29 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230329154005/https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/bengaluru-news/bengaluru-civic-body-blacklists-chilume-trust-after-voter-data-theft-report-101672198230987.html |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=2022-12-28 |title=BBMP blacklists Chilume trust |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/city/top-bengaluru-stories/bbmp-blacklists-chilume-trust-1175701.html |access-date=2023-03-30 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en |archive-date=29 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230329154006/https://www.deccanherald.com/city/top-bengaluru-stories/bbmp-blacklists-chilume-trust-1175701.html |url-status=live }} Subsequently, a probe was launched against the activities of the trust.{{Cite news |date=2022-11-27 |title=Voter data 'theft': Civic officials allege political pressure; police shift probe focus to financial transactions |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/voter-data-theft-civic-officials-allege-political-pressure-police-shift-probe-focus-to-financial-transactions/article66191491.ece |access-date=2023-03-30 |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=30 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230330001941/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/voter-data-theft-civic-officials-allege-political-pressure-police-shift-probe-focus-to-financial-transactions/article66191491.ece |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=2022-11-20 |title=Inquiry ordered into alleged voter data theft after apprehension of impersonation: K'taka CEO |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/bangalore/inquiry-voter-data-theft-impersonation-ktaka-ceo-8278667/ |access-date=2023-03-30 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=20 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221120072359/https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/bangalore/inquiry-voter-data-theft-impersonation-ktaka-ceo-8278667/ |url-status=live }}
In April 2023, another company was found to be selling voter data of at least 6.5 lakh voters through an online portal. The Election Commission of India is investigating whether the data has been used for calling the voters and bribing them. An FIR has been lodged by Bengaluru Police against the online portal following a complaint made by an independent candidate who was approached by the seller.{{cite news |date=26 April 2023 |title=TNM exclusive: Another company found selling bulk voter data to Karnataka candidates |work=The News Minute |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/tnm-exclusive-another-company-found-selling-bulk-voter-data-karnataka-candidates-176400 |access-date=2023-04-26 |archive-date=26 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230426125610/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/tnm-exclusive-another-company-found-selling-bulk-voter-data-karnataka-candidates-176400 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=2023-04-27 |title=Karnataka election: Online portal offers crucial voter data for sale in Bengaluru, FIR registered |url=https://www.news9live.com/elections/karnataka-assembly-election/karnataka-election-online-portal-offers-crucial-voter-data-for-sale-in-bengaluru-fir-registered-au21-2119558 |access-date=2023-04-27 |website=News9live |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2023-04-26 |title=Another Data Theft: Bangalore Firm Sells Voter Data to Karnataka Candidates? |url=https://www.newsclick.in/another-data-theft-bangalore-firm-sells-voter-data-karnataka-candidates |access-date=2023-04-27 |website=NewsClick |language=en |archive-date=27 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230427170959/https://www.newsclick.in/another-data-theft-bangalore-firm-sells-voter-data-karnataka-candidates |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=2023-04-27 |title=Private company in Bengaluru found selling bulk voter data to candidates in Karnataka Assembly polls |url=https://english.varthabharati.in/karnataka/private-company-in-bengaluru-found-selling-bulk-voter-data-to-candidates-in-karnataka-assembly-polls-08872920 |access-date=2023-04-27 |website=english.varthabharati.in |language=en}}
BJP MLA C. N. Ashwath Narayan sent voters messages containing information (their names, voter ID card number, relatives' names and the booth address) from their voter ID cards on WhatsApp. This led to outrage among the voters questioning the legality of the practice and violation of their privacy.{{cite news |last1=Bengaluru |first1=DHNS |title=MLA's office sends voter ID on WhatsApp; sparks controversy |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/election/karnataka/mlas-office-sends-voter-id-on-whatsapp-sparks-controversy-1214017.html |access-date=2023-04-29 |work=Deccan Herald |date=29 April 2023}}{{cite news |author=The Wire Staff|title=Karnataka MLA's Texts With Details of Voters' ID Cards Deepens Electoral Data Concerns |url=https://thewire.in/government/karnataka-mlas-texts-with-details-of-voters-id-cards-deepens-electoral-data-concerns |access-date=2023-04-29 |work=The Wire (India) |date=29 April 2023}}
= Kharge remark on PM Modi =
During an election campaign in Kalaburagi, Congress president and Rajya Sabha member from Karnataka Mallikarjun Kharge made a remark against PM Narendra Modi, calling him a 'poisonous snake'.{{Cite web |title=Amit Shah Hits Out At Congress Chief M Kharge Over Remark Against PM |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/amit-shahs-lost-their-minds-attack-after-congress-chiefs-remark-on-pm-3987829 |access-date=2023-04-29 |website=NDTV.com}}{{Cite web |date=2023-04-27 |title='There Is Poison In Kharge's Mind': Basavaraj Bommai Reacts To Congress Chief's 'Venomous Snake' Remark On PM Modi {{!}} WATCH |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/elections/there-is-poison-in-kharges-mind-basavaraj-bommai-reacts-to-congress-chiefs-venomous-snake-remark-on-pm-modi-watch-article-99817146 |access-date=2023-04-29 |website=TimesNow |language=en}} Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai criticized the Congress leader and said that the comment will instead benefit BJP.{{Cite web |title=Intoxication of power not reduced for Congress: Karnataka CM Bommai on Kharge's "poisonous snake" remark |url=https://theprint.in/politics/intoxication-of-power-not-reduced-for-congress-karnataka-cm-bommai-on-kharges-poisonous-snake-remark/1543077/ |access-date=2023-04-29 |website=The Print |date=27 April 2023 |archive-date=29 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230429040643/https://theprint.in/politics/intoxication-of-power-not-reduced-for-congress-karnataka-cm-bommai-on-kharges-poisonous-snake-remark/1543077/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=2023-04-27 |title='Kharge's mind is poisonous': CM Bommai slams Cong chief |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/bengaluru-news/kharges-mind-is-poisonous-cm-bommai-slams-cong-chief-101682600269895.html |access-date=2023-04-29 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |archive-date=29 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230429040642/https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/bengaluru-news/kharges-mind-is-poisonous-cm-bommai-slams-cong-chief-101682600269895.html |url-status=live }} BJP called it Congress's 'hate politics' and also demanded FIR against Congress leader.{{Cite web |title=BJP demands EC to file FIR against Congress President Kharge for his objectionable remarks against PM Modi |url=https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?title=BJP-demands-EC-to-file-FIR-against-Congress-President-Kharge-for-his-objectionable-remarks-against-PM-Modi&id=460054 |access-date=2023-04-29 |website=newsonair.gov.in}}{{Cite web |date=2023-04-28 |title=Bar Kharge from campaign, BJP urges EC; Congress seeks ban on Shah, Yogi |url=https://indianexpress.com/elections/bjp-ec-criminal-case-mallikarjun-kharge-poisonous-snake-barb-8581389/ |access-date=2023-04-29 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2023-04-28 |title=Karnataka Elections 2023: BJP urges EC to register FIR, debar Kharge over 'poisonous snake' comment |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/elections/news/karnataka-elections-2023-bjp-urges-election-commission-to-register-fir-debar-mallikarjun-kharge-over-poisonous-snake-comment-at-pm-modi-2023-04-28-867585 |access-date=2023-04-29 |website=www.indiatvnews.com |language=en}}
= Congress manifesto promise to ban Bajrang Dal =
The Indian National Congress released its state manifesto, saying that it will put a ban on the right-wing Hindu nationalist militant organisation Bajrang Dal for spreading hatred and communalism if elected to power. In response, Bajrang Dal and BJP workers protested by chanting Hanuman Chalisa and burning Congress flags, and the Vishva Hindu Parishad issued a defamation notice to the Congress president Kharge.{{cite news |last1= |first1= |title=VHP serves legal notice to Congress president for defamation |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/vhp-serves-legal-notice-to-congress-president-for-defamation/article66820884.ece |access-date=2023-05-06 |work=The Hindu |date=2023-05-06 |archive-date=6 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230506163336/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/vhp-serves-legal-notice-to-congress-president-for-defamation/article66820884.ece |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=2023-05-03 |title=Bajrang Dal stages protest against Congress manifesto to ban organisation |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/bengaluru-news/bajrang-dal-stages-protest-against-congress-manifesto-to-ban-organisation-101683079342331.html |access-date=2023-05-04 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}{{Cite news |date=2023-05-04 |title=BJP leader Eshwarappa burns Congress manifesto over "Bajrang Dal ban" row |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/elections/assembly-elections/karnataka/bjp-leader-eshwarappa-burns-congress-manifesto-over-bajrang-dal-ban-row/articleshow/99981285.cms |access-date=2023-05-04 |issn=0013-0389}}{{Cite web |date=2023-05-03 |title=Karnataka polls: Congress brackets Bajrang Dal with PFI, promises ban if voted to power |url=https://indianexpress.com/elections/karnataka-polls-congress-brackets-bajrang-dal-with-pfi-promises-ban-if-voted-to-power-8588318/ |access-date=2023-05-04 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=4 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230504074502/https://indianexpress.com/elections/karnataka-polls-congress-brackets-bajrang-dal-with-pfi-promises-ban-if-voted-to-power-8588318/ |url-status=live }}
= Conspiracy to assassinate Kharge =
Congress has claimed that BJP has been planning to assassinate Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and his family. Congress released an alleged audio clip on 6 May 2023 in which Manikanta Rathod, BJP candidate from Chittapur, could be heard abusing Kharge and talking about eliminating him and his family.{{Cite web |date=2023-05-06 |title='Plotting to assassinate' Kharge: Congress's big claim on BJP's 'blue-eyed boy' |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/congress-claims-plot-to-kill-kharge-his-family-releases-audio-clip-101683345738631.html |access-date=2023-05-07 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2023-05-06 |title=Congress accuses BJP of hatching murder conspiracy against Mallikarjun Kharge |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/congress-accuses-bjp-hatching-murder-conspiracy-against-mallikarjun-kharge-176814 |access-date=2023-05-07 |website=The News Minute |language=en}}{{Cite news |date=2023-05-06 |title=Karnataka elections: Fearing rout in polls, BJP hatched conspiracy to eliminate Kharge family, claims Ajay Maken |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/elections/karnataka-assembly/karnataka-elections-fearing-rout-in-polls-bjp-hatched-conspiracy-to-eliminate-kharge-family-claims-ajay-maken/article66820720.ece |access-date=2023-05-07 |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=7 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230507001651/https://www.thehindu.com/elections/karnataka-assembly/karnataka-elections-fearing-rout-in-polls-bjp-hatched-conspiracy-to-eliminate-kharge-family-claims-ajay-maken/article66820720.ece |url-status=live }}
= Questions on fairness of Election Commission =
The Election Commission ignored the complaints by the Congress party on various statements by BJP leaders which lead to allegations of the EC being biased and favouring the BJP.
The Election commission asked Congress to provide evidence behind their newspaper advertisements claiming specific allegations of corruption by the BJP's Karnataka government and also issued a notice for Sonia Gandhi's alleged mention of the word "sovereignty" in a public speech. However no action was taken by the Election Commission on complaints raised by Congress against the Prime Minister Narendra Modi for allegedly invoking Hindu gods in his rallies and alleging Congress of a terror conspiracy.{{cite news |last1=L. Vincent |first1=Pheroze |title=Karnataka: EC showcauses Congress for publishing ad titled 'Corruption Rate Card' |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/india/ec-showcauses-congress-for-publishing-ad-in-karnataka-titled-corruption-rate-card-2019-2023/cid/1934881 |access-date=2023-05-08 |work=The Telegraph (India) |date=2023-05-07 |archive-date=8 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230508153156/https://www.telegraphindia.com/india/ec-showcauses-congress-for-publishing-ad-in-karnataka-titled-corruption-rate-card-2019-2023/cid/1934881 |url-status=live }}{{cite news |last1=Venkatesan |first1=V. |title=Sonia Gandhi Never Spoke of Karnataka 'Sovereignty' But SC View Belies Modi's 'Secessionism' Charge |url=https://thewire.in/law/bjp-sonia-gandhis-sovereignty-remarks-supreme-court |access-date=2023-05-14 |work=The Wire |date=2023-05-08 |archive-date=14 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230514152949/https://thewire.in/law/bjp-sonia-gandhis-sovereignty-remarks-supreme-court |url-status=live }}{{cite news |title=What about seeking proof from PM over his allegations against Congress?: Sibal to EC |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/india/what-about-seeking-proof-from-pm-over-his-allegations-against-congress-kapil-sibal-to-election-commission/cid/1934953 |access-date=2023-05-07 |work=The Telegraph |agency=PTI |date=2023-05-07 |archive-date=7 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230507114630/https://www.telegraphindia.com/india/what-about-seeking-proof-from-pm-over-his-allegations-against-congress-kapil-sibal-to-election-commission/cid/1934953 |url-status=live }}
=Sonia Gandhi speech=
Referring to Congress leader Sonia Gandhi's speech, Prime Minister Modi had alleged Congress of "openly advocating" Karnataka's secession from the Indian Union, called for an FIR against her and sought derecognition of the Congress party by the Election Commission. However, Sonia did not use the word "sovereignty" or its Hindi translation "samprabhuta" in her speech, but the word was instead mentioned in a tweet by the Congress.{{cite news |last1=Singh |first1=Rishika |title=Sonia Gandhi row: What does the Constitution say about the sovereignty of India? |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-politics/india-constitution-sovereignty-modi-sonia-karnataka-explained-8598418/ |access-date=2023-05-11 |work=Indian Express |date=2023-05-09 |archive-date=11 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230511183510/https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-politics/india-constitution-sovereignty-modi-sonia-karnataka-explained-8598418/ |url-status=live }}
In response, the Congress submitted a breach of privilege notice in Lok Sabha against PM Modi for the alleged "misrepresentation" of Sonia's speech.{{cite news |last1=Joy |first1=Shemin |title=Cong submits 'breach of privilege' notice against PM Modi for 'misrepresenting' Sonia Gandhi's speech |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/national/national-politics/cong-submits-breach-of-privilege-notice-against-pm-modi-for-misrepresenting-sonia-gandhis-speech-1217790.html |access-date=2023-05-11 |work=Deccan Herald |date=2023-05-11 |archive-date=11 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230511183510/https://www.deccanherald.com/national/national-politics/cong-submits-breach-of-privilege-notice-against-pm-modi-for-misrepresenting-sonia-gandhis-speech-1217790.html |url-status=live }}
Campaigns
= Bharatiya Janata Party =
Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai and former chief minister B. S. Yediyurappa started the "Jana Sankalpa Yatra" for the Bharatiya Janata Party on 11 October 2022, coinciding with the Bharat Jodo Yatra of Congress's Rahul Gandhi in the state. The yatra would cover 52 assembly constituencies.{{Cite news |last=PTI |date=2022-10-10 |title=Bommai, Yediyurappa to launch 'Jana Sankalpa Yatra' on October 11 |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/bommai-yediyurappa-to-launch-jana-sankalpa-yatra-tomorrow/article65994285.ece |access-date=2023-01-07 |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=7 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230107141137/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/bommai-yediyurappa-to-launch-jana-sankalpa-yatra-tomorrow/article65994285.ece |url-status=live }}
BJP's campaign was centred around the prime minister Narendra Modi, who addressed 19 public rallies and 6 roadshows in the state,{{cite news |last1=Chatterjee |first1=Mohua |title=PM Modi wraps up Karnataka campaign with 19 rallies, 6 road shows |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/elections/assembly-elections/karnataka/news/pm-modi-wraps-up-karnataka-campaign-with-19-rallies-6-road-shows/articleshow/100080410.cms |access-date=2023-05-14 |date=2023-05-09 |archive-date=14 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230514145353/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/elections/assembly-elections/karnataka/news/pm-modi-wraps-up-karnataka-campaign-with-19-rallies-6-road-shows/articleshow/100080410.cms |url-status=live }} the schemes of the Central government and how the government in the state would make collaboration easy with the center. BJP did not announce a Chief Minister candidate and did not project a local leader as a face of the campaign.{{cite news |last1=Sood |first1=Anusha Ravi |title=Karnataka Assembly election 2023: Hits, misses and challenges in BJP, Congress, JD(S) campaigns |url=https://thesouthfirst.com/news/karnataka-assembly-election-2023-hits-misses-and-challenges-in-bjp-congress-jds-campaigns/ |access-date=2023-05-09 |work=The South First |date=2023-05-09}}
The party banked on Hindutva to divide voters along the communal lines before the polls when it was in the power in the state. It campaigned on issues like banning hijab in government schools, scrapping of 4% reservation quota for low-caste Muslims, twisting historical facts around Tipu Sultan, ban on cattle slaughter etc. In most of the election campaigning, the party put Hindutva to the back possibly due to their realization that the religious polarisation was not working.{{cite news |last1=Mahaprashasta |first1=Ajoy Ashirwad |title=Karnataka: BJP Putting Hindutva on Backburner Is Proof of Electoral Significance of Lingayats |url=https://thewire.in/politics/karnataka-bjp-hindutva-lingayat-significance |access-date=2023-05-03 |work=The Wire |date=2023-04-26 |archive-date=3 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230503155823/https://thewire.in/politics/karnataka-bjp-hindutva-lingayat-significance |url-status=live }}{{cite news |last1=Daniyal |first1=Shoaib |title=Ground report: BJP pushed Hindutva hard in Karnataka – so why isn't it working? |url=https://scroll.in/article/1048310/bjp-pushed-hindutva-hard-in-karnataka-is-it-working |access-date=2023-05-03 |work=Scroll.in |date=2023-05-02 |archive-date=3 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230503160359/https://scroll.in/article/1048310/bjp-pushed-hindutva-hard-in-karnataka-is-it-working |url-status=live }}{{cite news |last1=Prasad |first1=Sanath |title=Hanuman mantra at PM roadshow, ahead of uphill Bengaluru climb |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/bangalore/hanuman-mantra-at-pm-roadshow-ahead-of-uphill-bengaluru-climb-8595637/ |access-date=2023-05-08 |work=Indian Express |date=2023-05-07 |archive-date=8 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230508055710/https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/bangalore/hanuman-mantra-at-pm-roadshow-ahead-of-uphill-bengaluru-climb-8595637/ |url-status=live }}
In the last days of campaigning period, Prime Minister Modi conducted road rallies, ignoring major issues in the country such as large scale unrest in Manipur, terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir and wrestlers' protests against MP of his party.{{cite news |last1=Jafri |first1=Alishan |title=Amidst Karnataka Campaign, PM Modi Remains Silent on Manipur and J&K |url=https://thewire.in/government/manipur-kashmir-modi-karnataka |access-date=2023-05-07 |work=The Wire |date=2023-05-06 |archive-date=6 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230506201418/https://thewire.in/government/manipur-kashmir-modi-karnataka |url-status=live }} Modi also referenced the controversial film The Kerala Story as "a new face of terrorism" even after the Kerala High court acknowledged the movie is not based on real events.{{cite news |last1=Rakesh |first1=K.M. |title=Prime Minister Narendra Modi spikes Karnataka elections with The Kerala Story |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/india/prime-minister-narendra-modi-spikes-karnataka-elections-with-the-kerala-story/cid/1934670 |access-date=2023-05-07 |work=The Telegraph (India) |date=2023-05-06 |archive-date=6 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230506201912/https://www.telegraphindia.com/india/prime-minister-narendra-modi-spikes-karnataka-elections-with-the-kerala-story/cid/1934670 |url-status=live }} His rallies were marked with slogans of 'Jai Bajrang Bali' after Congress pledged to ban organisations that spread hatred and named Bajrang Dal in their manifesto. The campaign attempted to equate Bajrang Dal with Bajrang Bali (Lord Hanuman) while Congress maintained the two are different.{{cite news |last1=Rakesh |first1=K.M. |title='Jai Bajrang Bali' marks Narendra Modi's roadshow as Karnataka gears up for polls |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/india/jai-bajrang-bali-marks-narendra-modis-roadshow-as-karnataka-gears-up-for-polls/cid/1934880 |access-date=2023-05-07 |work=The Telegraph |date=2023-05-07 |archive-date=7 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230507073150/https://www.telegraphindia.com/india/jai-bajrang-bali-marks-narendra-modis-roadshow-as-karnataka-gears-up-for-polls/cid/1934880 |url-status=live }} Many commuters found themselves stranded in traffic caused by blocking of roads due to the roadshows.{{cite news |last1= |first1= |title=Modi roadshow halts traffic in parts of south and west Bengaluru |url=https://www.thehindu.com/elections/karnataka-assembly/modi-roadshow-halts-traffic-in-parts-of-south-and-west-bengaluru/article66820289.ece |access-date=2023-05-07 |work=The Hindu |date=2023-05-07}}
== Manifesto ==
BJP announced their manifesto on 1 May 2023.{{cite news |title=Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023 {{!}} BJP promises to implement uniform civil code and NRC in manifesto |url=https://www.thehindu.com/elections/karnataka-assembly/karnataka-assembly-polls-jp-nadda-releases-bjps-election-manifesto/article66799310.ece |access-date=2023-05-03 |work=The Hindu |agency=PTI |date=2023-05-01 |archive-date=3 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230503161207/https://www.thehindu.com/elections/karnataka-assembly/karnataka-assembly-polls-jp-nadda-releases-bjps-election-manifesto/article66799310.ece |url-status=live }}{{cite news |last1=M |first1=Akram |title=BJP continues with Uniform Civil Code as poll agenda, puts it in its Karnataka manifesto, promises NRC |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/political-pulse/bjp-manifesto-uniform-civil-code-karnataka-8585517/ |access-date=2023-05-03 |work=Indian Express |date=2023-05-02}}{{Cite web |title=Official BJP Manifesto |url=https://karnataka.bjp.org/bjp-karnataka-manifesto-2023/ |website=Bhartiya Janta Party}}
The manifesto was divided into six sections- Anna (food security), Abhaya (social welfare), Akshara (education), Aarogya (health), Abhivrudhhi (development) and Aadaaya (income).
Some highlights of BJP manifesto are:
- Implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC)
- Introduction of NRC
- Three free cooking gas cylinders to all BPL families
- Half litre of Nandini milk every day to BPL families
- Forming Atal Aahara Kendras for "affordable, quality and hygienic food"
- Monthly free 5 kg millets and 5 kg wheat
= Indian National Congress =
The Indian National Congress campaign was marked by allegations of corruption by the BJP government in the state, putting the BJP on the defensive. The five guarantees and the groundwork ensured outreach of the party among the voters, finding resonance especially among women who outnumber male voters in about 50% of the seats. The party deployed local-level leaders Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar, Parameshwar, MB Patil, UT Khader, KJ George and the AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge. Congress also took risk by mentioning ban of Bajrang Dal in its manifesto hoping to consolidate minority votes which could potentially go to JDS, a move which gave BJP some fuel in last few days of campaigning.
The Indian National Congress kickstarted its campaign with the entry of the Bharat Jodo Yatra{{Cite web |date=2022-10-20 |title=How Bharat Jodo Yatra will impact Karnataka elections 2023 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/voices/how-bharat-jodo-yatra-will-impact-karnataka-elections-2023/ |access-date=2023-01-07 |website=Times of India Blog |language=en-US |archive-date=7 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230107142639/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/voices/how-bharat-jodo-yatra-will-impact-karnataka-elections-2023/ |url-status=live }} in Karnataka on 30 September 2022. The yatra had huge crowds throughout the state,{{Cite news |last=Khan |first=Laiqh A. |date=2022-09-30 |title=Karnataka leg of Bharat Jodo Yatra begins from Gundlupet |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/karnataka-leg-of-bharat-jodo-yatra-begins-from-gundlupet/article65954056.ece |access-date=2023-01-07 |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=5 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221205154153/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/karnataka-leg-of-bharat-jodo-yatra-begins-from-gundlupet/article65954056.ece |url-status=live }}{{Cite news |last= |first= |date=2022-10-09 |title=Bharat Jodo Yatra goes through BJP bastion |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/bharat-jodo-yatra-goes-through-bjp-bastion/article65988854.ece |access-date=2023-01-07 |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=20 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221020161731/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/bharat-jodo-yatra-goes-through-bjp-bastion/article65988854.ece |url-status=live }} galvanising the party cadre and increasing morale of party workers, according to political experts.{{Cite news |last= |first=|date=2022-11-06 |title=BJP's Jana Sankalpa Yatra to resume on November 7, party plans ST convention in Ballari on November 20 |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/bjps-jana-sankalpa-yatra-to-resume-today-party-plans-st-convention-in-ballari-on-november-20/article66104341.ece |access-date=2023-01-07 |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=7 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230107141133/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/bjps-jana-sankalpa-yatra-to-resume-today-party-plans-st-convention-in-ballari-on-november-20/article66104341.ece |url-status=live }} Police started cracking down on Congress's PayCM campaign against the alleged corruption in the Bommai ministry upon the entry of the Bharat Jodo Yatra.{{Cite web |date=2022-10-01 |title=Bharat Jodo Yatra enters day 2 in Karnataka; FIR against Congress worker for holding PayCM poster |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/state/top-karnataka-stories/bharat-jodo-yatra-enters-day-2-in-karnataka-fir-against-congress-worker-for-holding-paycm-poster-1149955.html |access-date=2023-01-07 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en |archive-date=5 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005154443/https://www.deccanherald.com/state/top-karnataka-stories/bharat-jodo-yatra-enters-day-2-in-karnataka-fir-against-congress-worker-for-holding-paycm-poster-1149955.html |url-status=live }} In the yatra, Rahul Gandhi stressed issues such as the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic by the state BJP government{{Cite web |title=Congress Bharat Jodo Yatra: Sonia Gandhi arrives in Mysore on Day 4 of Karnataka leg |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/congress-bharat-jodo-yatra-live-updates-october-02/liveblog/94590889.cms |access-date=2023-01-07 |website=The Times of India |date=3 October 2022 |language=en |archive-date=7 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221207233709/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/congress-bharat-jodo-yatra-live-updates-october-02/liveblog/94590889.cms |url-status=live }} and the importance of regional languages, especially Kannada.{{Cite web |title=Rahul Gandhi Asked About Making Hindi 'National Language'. His Reply |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/rahul-gandhi-asked-about-making-hindi-national-language-his-reply-3412258 |access-date=2023-01-07 |website=NDTV.com |archive-date=21 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221021175246/https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/rahul-gandhi-asked-about-making-hindi-national-language-his-reply-3412258 |url-status=live }}
In September 2022, the Congress set up QR codes of "PayCM" in many parts of Bengaluru. These posters had Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai's dotted face with the caption "40% Accepted Here...Scan this QR code to make CM PAY for Corruption" as a knockoff of the QR code of Paytm. These posters referred to the allegations that Bommai's BJP government took bribes in awarding public contracts and recruitments.{{Cite web |title='PayCM' posters with Bommai's photo surface in Bengaluru as Congress makes corruption allegations |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/politics/paycm-posters-with-bommais-photo-surface-in-bengaluru-as-congress-makes-corruption-allegations20220921163113/ |access-date=2022-09-21 |website=ANI News |language=en |archive-date=22 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220922112347/https://www.aninews.in/news/national/politics/paycm-posters-with-bommais-photo-surface-in-bengaluru-as-congress-makes-corruption-allegations20220921163113/ |url-status=live }} These QR codes took scanners to a website people could report corruption and make complains at a designated website.{{Cite web |last3= |title='PayCM' posters with Bommai's face dot Bengaluru as Congress takes '40% sarkar' jab at BJP |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/paycm-posters-basavaraj-bommai-bengaluru-congress-40-percent-sarkar-bjp-2002737-2022-09-21 |access-date=2022-09-23 |website=India Today |date=21 September 2022 |language=en |archive-date=24 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230124185410/https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/paycm-posters-basavaraj-bommai-bengaluru-congress-40-percent-sarkar-bjp-2002737-2022-09-21 |url-status=live }}
A 10-point platform for the Coastal region was released by the Congress Party for the Assembly elections. It focuses on generating employment, luring capital, growing tourism, and fostering social peace.{{Cite web |title=Karnataka Congress releases 10-point manifesto for coastal areas ahead of 2023 assembly polls |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/karnataka-congress-releases-10-point-manifesto-for-coastal-areas-ahead-of-2023-assembly-polls-2325183-2023-01-23 |access-date=2023-03-03 |website=India Today |date=23 January 2023 |language=en |archive-date=30 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230330062147/https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/karnataka-congress-releases-10-point-manifesto-for-coastal-areas-ahead-of-2023-assembly-polls-2325183-2023-01-23 |url-status=live }}
== Manifesto ==
On 2 May 2023, Congress released its manifesto and named it Sarva Janangada Shanthiya Thota (Peaceful garden of all communities).{{Cite web |date=2023-05-02 |title=Congress unveils Karnataka poll manifesto, promises ₹2,000 a month to woman head of family |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/karnataka-assembly-election-2023-congress-poll-manifesto-siddaramaiah-dk-shivakumar-mallikarjun-kharge-101683001058198.html |access-date=2023-05-02 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |archive-date=2 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230502155657/https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/karnataka-assembly-election-2023-congress-poll-manifesto-siddaramaiah-dk-shivakumar-mallikarjun-kharge-101683001058198.html |url-status=live }}{{Cite news |date=2023-05-02 |title=Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023 {{!}} Congress releases manifesto, promises to repeal 'anti-people laws' passed by BJP |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/elections/karnataka-assembly/karnataka-assembly-elections-2023-congress-releases-manifesto-promises-to-repeal-anti-people-laws-passed-by-bjp/article66802659.ece |access-date=2023-05-02 |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=2 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230502150609/https://www.thehindu.com/elections/karnataka-assembly/karnataka-assembly-elections-2023-congress-releases-manifesto-promises-to-repeal-anti-people-laws-passed-by-bjp/article66802659.ece |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=2023-05-02 |title=Congress releases Karnataka elections manifesto; vows to ban Bajrang Dal, Rs 2,000 & free bus ride for women |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/elections/news/congress-releases-karnataka-elections-manifesto-mallikarjun-kharge-dk-shiv-kumar-jobs-infrastructure-free-money-to-women-electricity-rahul-gandhi-2023-05-02-868401 |access-date=2023-05-02 |website=www.indiatvnews.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2023-03-20 |title=Karnataka Congress Promises Rs 3,000 Monthly Allowance To Unemployed |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/karnataka-congress-promises-rs-3-000-monthly-allowance-to-unemployed-3877242 |access-date=2023-05-06 |website=NDTV.com |archive-date=6 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230506103407/https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/karnataka-congress-promises-rs-3-000-monthly-allowance-to-unemployed-3877242 |url-status=live }}
Some of the main promises made in the Congress manifesto are:
- Investment of ₹1.5 lakh crore for the completion of pending irrigation projects
- Investment of ₹1.5 lakh crore in agriculture
- ₹50,000 crore investment in village infrastructure
- Providing free bus rides for all women and girls (known as the, "Uchita Prayāna" scheme).
- Providing ₹3000 allowance for every unemployed youth with graduation degree and ₹1500 allowance for diploma holders all over the state (known as, "Yuva nidhi" scheme).
- Reimplementation of the Old Pension Scheme, which it did in Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Himachal pradesh.
- Increase of reservation for SC/ST/OBC from 50% to 75%
- Restoration of 4% Muslim quota, over and above their OBC quota which was removed by the BJP
- ₹2,000 a month to the female head of families (known as, "Gruha Lakshmi" scheme{{Cite web |date=2023-07-18 |title=Karnataka Gruha Lakshmi Scheme 2023, Gruhalakshmi Yojana 2023 - mahilasammansaving.com |url=https://mahilasammansaving.com/karnataka-gruha-lakshmi-scheme-2023-gruhalakshmi-yojana-2023/ |access-date=2023-10-26 |language=en-US |archive-date=26 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231026054338/https://mahilasammansaving.com/karnataka-gruha-lakshmi-scheme-2023-gruhalakshmi-yojana-2023/ |url-status=live }}).
- 200 units of electricity free to every household (known as, "Gruha Jyothi" scheme).
- Free 10 kg of rice per person per month to Below Poverty Line families (known as the, "Anna Bhāgya" scheme)
- ₹10,000 crore for minorities welfare and preservation of their places of worship
- ₹1,000 crore for Senior Citizen Welfare Fund
- Fill 250,000 vacant government posts
- New State Education Policy
- Strict action against people/organizations spreading hatred, potentially banning Popular Front of India and Bajrang Dal
- Introduction of new policy to tackle voter data leaks
= Janata Dal (Secular) =
The Janata Dal (Secular) kickstarted the Pancharatna Yatra in Mulabagilu on 1 November 2022.{{Cite news |last= |first= |date=2022-10-31 |title=JD(S) to launch Pancharatna Yatra today |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/jds-to-launch-pancharatna-yatra-today/article66078366.ece |access-date=2023-01-07 |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=7 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230107141137/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/jds-to-launch-pancharatna-yatra-today/article66078366.ece |url-status=live }} A road campaign across the Old Mysore region, it has been witnessing a huge turnout in the southern region of the state.{{Cite web |last=Shreyas |first=Ananth |date=2022-12-23 |title=2023 Karnataka Elections: Will JD(S)' Outreach Make it Kingmaker Once Again? |url=https://www.thequint.com/south-india/2023-karnataka-assembly-elections-jds-to-be-a-key-decision-maker |access-date=2023-01-07 |website=TheQuint |language=en |archive-date=7 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230107141137/https://www.thequint.com/south-india/2023-karnataka-assembly-elections-jds-to-be-a-key-decision-maker |url-status=live }}
Former chief minister H. D. Kumaraswamy led the campaign "Pancharatna Yatra" outlined the party's five guarantees. The party pushed its regional appeal with the slogan "a vote to JD(S) is a vote to Kannadiga". Former prime minister H. D. Deve Gowda was also a very powerful factor in catching votes for the JD(S). Compared to big national parties BJP and Congress, JD(S) had limited resources and focused only on 45 seats.{{cite news |last1=Sood |first1=Anusha Ravi |title=Karnataka Assembly election 2023: Hits, misses and challenges in BJP, Congress, JD(S) campaigns |url=https://thesouthfirst.com/news/karnataka-assembly-election-2023-hits-misses-and-challenges-in-bjp-congress-jds-campaigns/ |access-date=2023-05-11 |work=South First |date=2023-05-11}}
== Manifesto ==
JD(S) released its manifesto on 27 April 2023.{{Cite news |date=27 April 2023 |title=Karnataka polls: JDS manifesto plays Kannada pride card, says 4 per cent Muslim quota will return |work=The New Indian Express |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2023/apr/28/karnataka-polls-jds-manifesto-plays-kannada-pride-card-says-4-per-centmuslim-quota-will-return-2570149.html |access-date=28 April 2023 |archive-date=28 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230428161103/https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2023/apr/28/karnataka-polls-jds-manifesto-plays-kannada-pride-card-says-4-per-centmuslim-quota-will-return-2570149.html |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=2023-04-27 |title=JDS manifesto 2023: From restoring 4% Muslim quota to Mathrushi Yojane among various schemes announced |url=https://www.oneindia.com/india/jds-manifesto-2023-from-restoring-4-muslim-quota-to-mathrushi-yojane-among-various-schemes-announc-3553268.html |access-date=2023-04-28 |website=www.oneindia.com |language=en |archive-date=28 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230428163641/https://www.oneindia.com/india/jds-manifesto-2023-from-restoring-4-muslim-quota-to-mathrushi-yojane-among-various-schemes-announc-3553268.html |url-status=live }}
- ₹ 6,000 allowance for six months to pregnant women
- ₹ 2,000 monthly financial assistance for families of agricultural labourers
- ₹ 2,000 monthly allowance for auto drivers and registered security guards
- High tech hospitals and schools in all 6,006 GPs
- Free bicycle for 6.8 lakh high school students
- Electric moped of 60,000 girl students of first grade colleges
- Leather cluster in Belagavi, silk clusters in Ramanagara and Chikkaballapur
- Ancillary industry unit in each taluk
- Five free LPG cylinders per year
- Provision to increase the incentive for milk producers by ₹2
- Amusement park in association with Disney world in Mysuru
- Loan waiver for women and self help groups
- Restoration of 4% Muslim quota that was scrapped
- Boost to irrigation projects such as Upper Bhadra and Upper Krishna
- Implementation of Medakatu, Mahadayi and Yettinahole projects
- Promise to save the Nandini brand
Surveys
= Opinion polls =
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| style="text-align: center" |Active Parties |
style="padding: 0 5px;" |{{color box|#00BFFF}} Indian National Congress |
style="padding: 0 5px;" |{{color box|#FF9933}} Bharatiya Janata Party |
style="padding: 0 5px;" |{{color box|#02865A}} Janata Dal (Secular) |
style="padding: 0 5px;" |{{color box|#808080}} Others |
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! rowspan="2" class="wikitable" |Polling firm/Commissioner ! rowspan="2" class="wikitable" |Sample Size ! rowspan="2" class="wikitable" |Date published | bgcolor="{{party color|Indian National Congress}}" | | bgcolor="{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}}" | | bgcolor="{{party color|Janata Dal (Secular)}}" | | style="background:gray;" | ! rowspan="2" |Majority |
INC
! BJP ! JD(S) ! Others |
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South First-People's Pulse
|4,585 |4 January 2023 |style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}}" |101 |91 |29 |3 | style="background:gray; color:white;" |Hung |
ABP-CVoter
|24,759 |29 March 2023 | style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}}" |115-127 |68-80 |23-35 |0-2 |style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}}" | INC |
South First-People's Pulse
|5,600 |13 April 2023 |style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}}" |95-105 |90-100 |25-30 |1-2 | style="background:gray; color:white;" |Hung |
Zee News-Matrize
|2,92,000 |1 May 2023 |79-91 |style="background:{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}}|103-115 |26-36 |1-3 |style="background:gray; color:white;" |Hung |
ABP-CVoter
|73,774 |6 May 2023 | style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}}" |110-122 |73-85 |21-29 |2-6 |style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}}" | INC |
South First-People's Pulse
|3,360 |7 May 2023 |style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}}" |105-117 |81-93 |24-29 |1-3 |style="background:gray; color:white;" |Hung |
= Exit polls =
Exit polls were published on 10 May 2023.
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|+Source:{{Cite web |date=2023-05-10 |title=Karnataka Exit Polls Predict Close BJP Vs Congress Fight, JDS Holds Key |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/3-exit-polls-predict-hung-assembly-in-karnataka-with-slight-edge-for-congress-4022467 |access-date=2023-05-10 |website=NDTV.com}}{{Cite web |date=2023-05-10 |title=Karnataka Exit Polls 2023 Live Updates: Most pollsters give edge to Congress in close contest with BJP |url=https://indianexpress.com/elections/karnataka-exit-polls-2023-live-updates-8602313/ |access-date=2023-05-10 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=10 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230510163217/https://indianexpress.com/elections/karnataka-exit-polls-2023-live-updates-8602313/ |url-status=live }} ! rowspan="2" class="wikitable" |Polling firm/Commissioner | bgcolor="{{party color|Indian National Congress}}" | | bgcolor="{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}}" | | bgcolor="{{party color|Janata Dal (Secular)}}" | | style="background:gray;" | ! rowspan="2" |Majority |
INC
! BJP ! JD(S) ! Others |
---|
ABP News-C Voter
|style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}}" | 100-112 | 83-95 | 21-29 | 2-6 | style="background:gray; color:white;" |Hung |
India Today-Axis My India
| style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}}" |122-140 | 62-80 | 20-25 | 0-3 | style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}}" |INC |
India TV-CNX
| style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}}" |110-120 | 80-90 | 20-24 | 1-3 | style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}}" |INC |
News 24-Today's Chanakya
| style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}}" | 120 | 92 | 12 | 0 | style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}}" |INC |
People's Insight
|108 |98 |18 |0 |INC |
News Nation-CGS
| 86 | style="background:{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}}" |114 | 21 | 3 | style="background:{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}}" |BJP |
Republic TV -P MARQ
|style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}}" | 94-108 | 85-100 | 24-32 | 2-6 | style="background:gray; color:white;" |Hung |
Suvarna News -Jan Ki Baat
| 91-106 | style="background:{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}}" |94-117 | 14-24 | 0-2 | style="background:gray; color:white;" |Hung |
Times Now-ETG
| style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}}" | 113 | 85 | 23 | 3 | style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}}" |INC |
TV 9 Bharatvarsh-Polstrat
|style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}}" | 99-109 | 88-98 | 21-26 | 0-4 | style="background:gray; color:white;" |Hung |
Zee News-Matrize
| style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}}" | 103-118 | 79-94 | 25-33 | 2-5 | style="background:gray; color:white;" |Hung |
Poll of Polls
| style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}}"|109 |91 |22 |2 |style="background:gray; color:white;"|Hung |
Actual Results
| style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}}"|135 |66 |19 |4 | style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}}" |INC |
Results
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|color1={{Party color|Indian National Congress}}
|label2=Bharatiya Janata Party
|color2={{Party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}}
|value2=36.00
|label3=Janata Dal (Secular)
|color3={{Party color|Janata Dal (Secular)}}
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|value2=29.46
|label3=Janata Dal (Secular)
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= Result by party =
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!Party |INC |BJP |JD(S) |Oth |
Seats
| bgcolor="{{Party color|Indian National Congress}}" style="width:60.26%;" |135 | bgcolor="{{Party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}}" style="width:29.46%;" |66 | bgcolor="{{Party color|Janata Dal (Secular)}}" style="width:8.48%%;" |19 | bgcolor="{{party color|Others}} style="width:1.8%%;" |4 |
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|+Results{{Cite web |title=Performance of political parties |url=https://www.eci.gov.in/files/file/15163-karnataka-2023/?do=download&r=42149&confirm=1&t=1&csrfKey=5e82eb625643fde05301eb5960263308 |website=Election Commission of India}}{{Cite web |title=List of successful candidates |url=https://www.eci.gov.in/files/file/15163-karnataka-2023/?do=download&r=42143&confirm=1&t=1&csrfKey=5e82eb625643fde05301eb5960263308 |website=Election Commission of India}} | colspan="8" align="center" |File:India Karnataka Legislative Assembly Results 2023.svg |
colspan="2" rowspan="2" |Party
! colspan="3" |Popular vote ! colspan="3" |Seats |
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Votes
!% !±pp !Contested !Won !+/− |
bgcolor="{{Party color|Indian National Congress}}" |
|1,67,89,305 |42.88 |{{Increase}}4.74 |223 |135 |{{Increase}}55 |
bgcolor="{{Party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}}" |
|1,40,96,604 |36.00 |{{Decrease}}0.35 |224 |66 |{{Decrease}}38 |
bgcolor="{{Party color|Janata Dal (Secular)}}"|
|52,05,690 |13.30 |{{Decrease}} 5.01 |209 |19 |{{Decrease}}18 |
bgcolor=#000FFF|
|Kalyana Rajya Pragathi Paksha |2,48,284 |0.63 |{{Increase}}0.63 |46 |1 |{{Increase}} 1 |
bgcolor="{{Party color|Sarvodaya Karnataka Paksha}}"|
|95,978 |0.25 |{{Increase}}0.2 |8 |1 |{{increase}} 1 |
bgcolor="{{Party color|Independent politician}}" |
|15,93,517 |4.07 |{{Increase}}0.17 |898 |2 |{{Increase}}1 |
bgcolor="{{Party color|Others}}" |
|Others |10,05,683 |2.18 |{{Decrease}}0.32 |669 |0 |{{Decrease}}2 |
|NOTA
|2,69,764 |0.69 |{{Decrease}}0.21 |224 ! colspan="3" style="background-color:#E9E9E9" | |
colspan="2" |Total
!3,91,55,182 !100% ! colspan="4" style="background-color:#E9E9E9" | |
colspan="8" | |
colspan="2" style="text-align:left;" |Valid votes
| align="right" | | align="right" | ! colspan="4" rowspan="5" style="background-color:#E9E9E9" | |
colspan="2" style="text-align:left;" |Invalid votes
| align="right" | | align="right" | |
colspan="2" style="text-align:left;" |Votes cast/ turnout
| align="right" |3,91,55,182 | align="right" |73.84 |
colspan="2" style="text-align:left;" |Abstentions
| align="right" |1,30,18,397 | align="right" |26.16 |
colspan="2" style="text-align:left;" |Registered voters
| align="right" |5,31,31,579 | style="background-color:#E9E9E9" | |
= Results by district =
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!District !Seats ! bgcolor="{{Party color|Indian National Congress}}" |INC ! style="background #FF9933;" |BJP ! bgcolor="{{Party color|Janata Dal (Secular)}}" |JD(S) ! bgcolor="{{Party color|Other}}" |Others |
Belagavi
|18 | style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;" |11 |7 |0 |0 |
Bagalakot
|7 | style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;" |5 |2 |0 |0 |
Vijayapura
|8 | style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;" |6 |1 |1 |0 |
Kalaburagi
|9 |style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"| 7 |2 |0 |0 |
Yadagir
|4 | style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;" | 3 |0 |1 |0 |
Bidar
|6 |2 |style="background:{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} ; color:white;"|4 |0 |0 |
Raichur
|7 | style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;" |4 |2 |1 |0 |
Koppal
|5 |style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|3 |1 |0 |1 |
Gadag
|4 |2 |2 |0 |0 |
Dharwad
|7 | style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;" |4 |3 |0 |0 |
Uttara Kannada
|6 | style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;" |4 |2 |0 |0 |
Haveri
|6 | style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;" |6 |0 |0 |0 |
Vijayanagara
|5 |style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|2 |1 |1 |1 |
Ballari
|5 | style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;" |5 |0 |0 |0 |
Chitradurga
|6 | style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;" |5 |1 |0 |0 |
Davanagere
|7 | style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;" |6 |1 |0 |0 |
Shivamogga
|7 |3 |3 |1 |0 |
Udupi
|5 |0 | style="background:{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} ; color:white;" |5 |0 |0 |
Chikkamagaluru
|5 | style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;" |5 |0 |0 |0 |
Tumakuru
|11 | style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;" |7 |2 |2 |0 |
Chikkaballapura
|5 | style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;" |3 |0 |1 |1 |
Kolar
|6 |style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|4 |0 |2 |0 |
Bengaluru Urban
|28 |12 | style="background:{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}}; color:white;" |16 |0 |0 |
Bengaluru Rural
|4 |style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|3 |1 |0 |0 |
Ramanagara
|4 |style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|4 |0 | |0 |
Mandya
|7 | style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;" |5 |0 |1 |1 |
Hassan
|7 |1 |2 | style="background:{{party color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} ; color:white;" |4 |0 |
Dakshina Kannada
|8 |2 | style="background:{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} ; color:white;" |6 |0 |0 |
Kodagu
|2 |style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|2 |0 |0 |0 |
Mysuru
|11 |style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|8 |1 |2 |0 |
Chamarajanagara
|4 | style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;" |3 |0 |1 |0 |
Total
|224 |135 |66 |19 |4 |
= Results by constituency =
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|+Source:{{Cite web |title=Detailed results |url=https://www.eci.gov.in/files/file/15163-karnataka-2023/?do=download&r=42149&confirm=1&t=1&csrfKey=5e82eb625643fde05301eb5960263308 |website=Election Commission of India}}{{Cite web |date=2023-05-13 |title=Karnataka election results 2023: Full list of winners |url=https://indianexpress.com/elections/karnataka-election-results-full-list-of-winners-8606612/ |access-date=2023-12-16 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=13 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231013214458/https://indianexpress.com/elections/karnataka-election-results-full-list-of-winners-8606612/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=2023-05-13 |title=Karnataka Election Results 2023: From DK Shivakumar to Bommai, Full Winners List Here |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/elections/karnataka-election-results-2023-full-winners-list-bjp-congress-jds-article-100190726 |access-date=2023-12-16 |website=TimesNow |language=en |archive-date=16 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231216080052/https://www.timesnownews.com/elections/karnataka-election-results-2023-full-winners-list-bjp-congress-jds-article-100190726 |url-status=live }} ! colspan="2" |Constituency ! Turnout ! colspan="5" |Winner ! colspan="5" |Runner Up ! rowspan="3" |Margin |
No.
! Name !% ! Candidate ! colspan="2" |Party ! Votes !% ! Candidate ! colspan="2" |Party ! Votes !% |
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colspan="14" |Belagavi district |
1
|82.68 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |73,348 |39.14 |Uttam Raosaheb Patil |{{Party name with color|Nationalist Congress Party}} |66,056 |35.25 |style="background:{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} ; color:white;"|7,292 |
2
|81.82 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |128,349 |69.82 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |49,840 |27.11 |style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|78,509 |
3
|83.89 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |131,404 |68.34 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |55,282 |28.75 | style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|76,122 |
4
|82.70 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |83,887 |51.45 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |74,560 |46.00 | style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|9,327 |
5
|Kudachi (SC) |77.51 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |85,321 |56.87 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |60,078 |40.04 | style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|25,243 |
6
|Raibag (SC) |78.16 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |57,500 |34.79 |Shambhu Kallolikar |style="background-color:{{party color|Independent}}" | |Ind |54,930 |33.23 |style="background:{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} ; color:white;"|2,570 |
7
|80.64 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |103,574 |61.69 |A. B. Patil |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |42,551 |36.34 |style="background:{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} ; color:white;"|61,023 |
8
|76.46 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |115,402 |60.70 |style="background-color:{{party color|Independent}}" | |Ind |43862 |23.07 |style="background:{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} ; color:white;"|71,540 |
9
|74.23 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |105,313 |55.31 |Mahantesh Kadadi |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |79,901 |41.97 |style="background:{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} ; color:white;"|25,412 |
10
|Yemkanmardi (ST) |81.96 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |100,290 |60.25 |Basavaraj Hundri |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |43,079 |25.88 | style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|57,211 |
11
|59.42 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |69,184 |46.28 |Ravi B. Patil |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |64,953 |43.45 | style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|4,231 |
12
|64.00 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |77,094 |48.45 |Ramkant Konduskar |style="background-color:{{party color|Independent}}" | |Ind |64,786 |40.72 |style="background:{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} ; color:white;"|12,308 |
13
|78.82 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |107,619 |52.61 |Nagesh Manolkar |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |51,603 |25.23 | style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|56,016 |
14
|75.08 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |91,834 |57.04 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |37,205 |23.11 |style="background:{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} ; color:white;"|54,629 |
15
|79.98 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |77,536 |49.49 |Mahantesh Doddagoudar |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |74,543 |47.58 | style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|2,993 |
16
|77.92 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |58,408 |38.28 |Jagdish Metgud |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |55,630 |36.46 | style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|2,778 |
17
|81.72 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |71,224 |43.61 |Ratna Mamani |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |56,529 |34.61 | style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|14,695 |
18
|75.55 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |80,294 |52.13 |Chikka Revanna |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |68,564 |44.51 | style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|11,730 |
colspan="14" |Bagalkot district |
19
|Mudhol (SC) |78.87 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |77,298 |48.69 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |59,963 |37.77 | style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;" |17,335 |
20
|78.89 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |77,265 |43.01 |Siddappa Konnur |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |66,529 |37.03 |style="background:{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} ; color:white;"|10,745 |
21
|78.07 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |81,937 |48.86 |Anand Nyamagouda |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |77,221 |46.05 |style="background:{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} ; color:white;"|4,716 |
22
|79.81 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |95,652 |51.75 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |84,523 |45.73 | style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|11,129 |
23
|76.68 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |65,845 |38.95 |Shanthagouda T. Patil |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |56,120 |33.20 | style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|9,725 |
24
|69.39 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |79,336 |46.57 |Veerabhadrayya Charantimath |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |73,458 |43.12 | style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|5,878 |
25
|74.26 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |78,434 |47.43 |Doddanagouda G. Patil |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |48,427 |29.29 | style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|30,007 |
colspan="14" |Vijayapura district |
26
|71.35 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |79,483 |51.27 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |71,846 |46.35 | style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;" |7,637 |
27
|69.33 |{{Party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |65,952 |43.39 |Somanagouda Patil |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |45,777 |30.12 |style="background:{{party color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} ; color:white;"|20,175 |
28
|75.42 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |68,126 |43.00 |S. K. Bellubbi |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |43,263 |27.30 |style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|24,863 |
29
|82.39 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |93,923 |52.42 |Vijugouda Patil |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |78,707 |43.92 |style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|15,216 |
30
|64.97 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |94,211 |51.47 |Abdul Hameed Mushrif |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |85,978 |46.97 |style="background:{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} ; color:white;"|8,233 |
31
|Nagathan (SC) |67.04 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |78,990 |43.75 |Sanjeev Aihole |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |48,275 |26.68 |style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|30,815 |
32
|Indi |74.46 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |71,785 |39.69 |B. D. Patil |{{Party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |61,456 |33.98 |style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|10,329 |
33
|73.27 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |87,621 |50.53 |Ramesh Bhusanur |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |79,813 |46.03 |style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|7,808 |
colspan="14" |Kalaburagi district |
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|70.26 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |55,598 |35.14 |Nitin Guttedar | style="background-color:{{party color|Independent}}" | |Ind |51,719 |32.26 | style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;" |4,594 |
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|69.78 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |70,810 |42.30 |D. S. Gouda |{{Party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |60,532 |36.16 |style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|10,278 |
colspan="14" |Yadgir district |
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|Shorapur (ST) |75.33 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |113,559 |54.72 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |88,336 |42.57 | style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;" |25,223 |
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|69.76 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |78,353 |47.00 |Ameenreddy Patil |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |52,326 |31.39 |style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|26,027 |
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|65.28 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |53,802 |34.71 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |50,129 |32.34 |style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|3,673 |
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|65.41 |{{Party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |72,297 |44.54 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |69,718 |42.95 | style="background:{{party color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} ; color:white;"|2,579 |
colspan="14" |Kalaburagi district |
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|Chittapur (SC) |64.98 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |81,323 |53.08 |Manikanta Rathod |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |67,683 |44.18 | style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;" |13,640 |
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|77.98 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |93,377 |53.06 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |49,816 |28.31 | style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|43,561 |
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|Chincholi (SC) |73.64 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |69,963 |46.66 |Subash V. Rathod |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |69,105 |46.09 |style="background:{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} ; color:white;"|858 |
43
|Gulbarga Rural (SC) |62.90 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |84,466 |52.10 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |71,839 |44.31 |style="background:{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} ; color:white;"|12,627 |
44
|57.14 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |87,345 |54.74 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |66,297 |41.55 |style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|21,048 |
45
|58.24 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |80,973 |45.28 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |78,261 |43.76 |style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|2,712 |
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|72.22 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |89,508 |51.27 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |79,160 |45.34 |style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|10,348 |
colspan="14" |Bidar district |
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|71.37 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |92,920 |52.80 |Vijay Singh |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |78,505 |44.61 | style="background:{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} ; color:white;" |14,415 |
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|72.69 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |75,515 |42.23 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |73,921 |41.34 |style="background:{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} ; color:white;"|1,594 |
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|74.75 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |49,872 |32.51 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |48,609 |31.69 |style="background:{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} ; color:white;"|1,263 |
50
|65.90 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |69,165 |46.03 |Suryakanth Nagamarpalli |{{Party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |58,385 |38.85 |style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|10,780 |
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|75.67 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |99,451 |56.90 |Prakash Khandre |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |71,745 |41.05 |style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|27,706 |
52
|Aurad (SC) |72.27 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |81,382 |51.31 |Bhimsain Rao Shinde |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |71,813 |45.28 |style="background:{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} ; color:white;"|9,569 |
colspan="14" |Raichur district |
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|Raichur Rural (ST) |75.68 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |89,140 |51.42 |Tipparaju Hawaldar |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |75,283 |43.43 | style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;" |13,857 |
54
|62.45 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |69,655 |47.96 |Mohammed Shalam |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |65,923 |45.39 |style="background:{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} ; color:white;"|3,732 |
55
|Manvi (ST) |67.44 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |66,922 |42.43 |A. Bhagavantaray |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |59,203 |37.53 |style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|7,719 |
56
|Devadurga (ST) |75.12 |{{Party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |99,544 |56.75 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |65,288 |37.22 | style="background:{{party color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} ; color:white;"|34,256 |
57
|Lingsugur (SC) |68.16 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |58,769 |33.73 |D. S. Hulageri |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |55,960 |32.12 |style="background:{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} ; color:white;"|2,809 |
58
|73.31 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |73,645 |41.98 |K. Kariyappa |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |51,703 |29.47 |style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|21,942 |
59
|Maski (ST) |71.41 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |79,566 |52.76 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |66,513 |44.11 |style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|13,053 |
colspan="14" |Koppal district |
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|78.30 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |92,915 |50.75 |Amaregoud Bayyapur |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |83,269 |45.48 | style="background:{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} ; color:white;" |9,646 |
61
|Kanakagiri (SC) |78.79 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |106,164 |60.13 |Basavaraj Dadesugur |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |63,532 |35.98 |style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|42,632 |
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|79.04 |{{Party name with color|Kalyana Rajya Pragathi Paksha}} |66,213 |41.42 |Iqbal Ansari |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |57,947 |36.25 |style="background:{{party color|Kalyana Rajya Pragathi Paksha}} ; color:white;"|8,266 |
63
|79.30 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |94,330 |53.29 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |77,149 |43.59 |style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|17,181 |
64
|76.67 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |90,430 |46.43 |Karadi Manjula |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |54,170 |27.82 | style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|36,260 |
colspan="14" |Gadag district |
65
|Shirahatti (SC) |72.24 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |74,489 |45.43 |Ramakrishna Doddamani | style="background-color:{{party color|Independent}}" | |Ind |45,969 |28.03 | style="background:{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} ; color:white;" |28,520 |
66
|76.41 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |89,958 |52.84 |Anil P. Menasinakai |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |74,828 |43.96 | style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|15,130 |
67
|Ron |76.64 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |94,865 |53.24 |Kalakappa Bandi |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |70,177 |39.38 | style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|24,688 |
68
|80.25 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |72,835 |48.48 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |71,044 |47.29 |style="background:{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} ; color:white;"|1,791 |
colspan="14" |Dharwad district |
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|78.13 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |86,081 |53.16 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |63,882 |39.45 | style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;" |22,199 |
70
|83.01 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |76,105 |49.07 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |40,764 |26.28 | style="background:{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} ; color:white;"|35,341 |
71
|77.36 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |89,333 |53.92 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |71,296 |43.04 |style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|18,037 |
72
|Hubli-Dharwad East (SC) |70.94 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |85,426 |57.47 |Kranthi Kiran |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |53,056 |35.69 | style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|32,370 |
73
|64.32 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |95,064 |59.27 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |60,775 |37.89 |style="background:{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} ; color:white;"|34,289 |
74
|64.80 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |101,410 |59.45 |Deepak Chinchore |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |62,717 |36.77 |style="background:{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} ; color:white;"|38,693 |
75
|83.32 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |85,761 |52.86 |Chabbi Nagaraj |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |71,404 |44.01 | style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|14,357 |
colspan="14" |Uttara Kannada district |
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|78.68 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |57,240 |40.08 |Sunil Hegade |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |53,617 |37.54 | style="background:{{party color| Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;" |3,623 |
77
|74.82 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |77,445 |47.15 |Roopali Naik |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |75,307 |45.84 |style="background:{{party color| Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|2,138 |
78
|78.63 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |59,965 |40.37 |Suraj Naik Soni |{{Party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |59,289 |39.92 |style="background:{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} ; color:white;"|676 |
79
|78.48 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |100,442 |57.45 |Sunil Biliya Naik |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |67,771 |38.76 |style="background:{{party color| Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|32,671 |
80
|79.97 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |76,887 |47.89 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |68,175 |42.47 |style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|8,712 |
81
|82.39 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |74,699 |49.69 |V. S. Patil |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |70,695 |47.02 | style="background:{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} ; color:white;"|4,004 |
colspan="14" |Haveri district |
82
|84.59 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |94,590 |52.76 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |72,645 |40.52 | style="background:{{party color| Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;" |21,945 |
83
|80.46 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |100,016 |54.95 |Yasir Ahmed Khan Pathan |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |64,038 |35.18 |style="background:{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} ; color:white;"|35,978 |
84
|Haveri (SC) |77.74 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |93,827 |51.73 |Gavisiddappa Dyamannavar |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |81,912 |45.16 |style="background:{{party color| Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|11,915 |
85
|84.18 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |97,740 |55.58 |B. V. Rudrappa |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |73,899 |42.02 |style="background:{{party color| Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|23,841 |
86
|85.76 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |85,378 |53.53 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |70,358 |44.11 |style="background:{{party color| Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|15,020 |
87
|81.36 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |71,830 |37.21 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |62,030 |32.14 |style="background:{{party color| Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|9,800 |
colspan="14" |Vijayanagara district |
88
|Hoovina Hadagali (SC) |78.37 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |73,200 |48.81 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |71,756 |47.85 | style="background:{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} ; color:white;" |1,444 |
89
|Hagaribommanahalli (SC) |82.19 |{{Party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |84,023 |44.44 |L. P. B. Bheema Naik |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |72,679 |38.44 | style="background:{{party color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} ; color:white;"|11,344 |
90
|72.35 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |104,863 |57.99 |Siddharth Thakur |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |71,140 |39.34 |style="background:{{party color| Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|33,723 |
colspan="14" |Ballari district |
91
|Kampli (ST) |84.81 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |100,424 |55.21 |T. H. Suresh Babu |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |76,333 |41.97 | style="background:{{party color| Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;" |24,091 |
92
|Siruguppa (ST) |77.39 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |90,862 |54.05 |M. S. Somalingappa |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |53,830 |32.02 |style="background:{{party color| Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|37,032 |
93
|Bellary (ST) |76.65 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |103,836 |56.84 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |74,536 |40.80 |style="background:{{party color| Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|29,300 |
94
|68.80 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |86,440 |48.47 |Gali Lakshmi Aruna |{{Party name with color|Kalyana Rajya Pragathi Paksha}} |48,577 |27.24 |style="background:{{party color| Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|37,863 |
95
|Sandur (ST) |77.39 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |85,223 |49.31 |Shilpa Raghavendra |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |49,701 |28.76 |style="background:{{party color| Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|35,532 |
colspan="14" |Vijayanagara district |
96
|Kudligi (ST) |80.38 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |104,753 |63.95 |Lokesh V. Nayaka |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |50,403 |30.77 | style="background:{{party color| Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;" |54,350 |
colspan="14" |Chitradurga district |
97
|Molakalmuru (ST) |83.44 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |109,459 |53.81 |S. Thippeswamy |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |87,310 |42.92 | style="background:{{party color| Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;" |22,149 |
98
|Challakere (ST) |80.58 |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |67,952 |38.16 |M. Ravish Kumar |{{Party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |51,502 |28.92 |style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|16,450 |
99
|77.66 |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |122,021 |59.84 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |68,721 |33.70 |style="background:{{party color| Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|53,300 |
100
|82.10 |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |92,050 |46.02 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |61,728 |30.86 |style="background:{{party color| Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|30,322 |
101
|84.77 |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |81,050 |48.36 |S. Lingamurthy |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |48,234 |28.78 |style="background:{{party color| Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|32,816 |
102
|Holalkere (SC) |83.74 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |88,732 |45.02 |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |83,050 |42.14 |style="background:{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} ; color:white;"|5,682 |
colspan="14" |Davanagere district |
103
|Jagalur (ST) |81.07 |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |50,765 |32.44 |S. V. Ramachandra |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |49,891 |31.88 | style="background:{{party color| Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;" |874 |
colspan="14" |Vijayanagara district |
104
|81.70 | style="background-color:{{party color|Independent}}" | |Ind |70,194 |39.56 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |56,349 |31.76 | style="background:{{party color|Independent}} ; color:Black;" |13,845 |
colspan="14" |Davanagere district |
105
|81.16 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |63,924 |37.94 |N. H. Srinivasa |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |59,620 |35.39 | style="background:{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} ; color:white;" |4,304 |
106
|69.58 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |94,019 |56.00 |Lokikere Nagaraj |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |69,547 |41.42 |style="background:{{party color| Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|24,472 |
107
|69.47 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |84,298 |57.59 |B. G. Ajay Kumar |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |56,410 |38.54 |style="background:{{party color| Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|27,888 |
108
|Mayakonda (SC) |84.52 |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |70,916 |43.83 |Pushpa Vageeshaswamy |style="background-color:{{party color|Independent}}" | |Ind |37,614 |23.25 |style="background:{{party color| Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|33,614 |
109
|83.40 |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |78,263 |47.03 |Madal Mallikarjuna |style="background-color:{{party color|Independent}}" | |Ind |61,828 |37.16 |style="background:{{party color| Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|16,435 |
110
|85.48 |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |92,392 |54.31 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |74,832 |43.99 | style="background:{{party color| Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|17,560 |
colspan="14" |Shimoga district |
111
|Shimoga Rural (SC) |85.12 |{{Party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |86,340 |47.74 |K. B. Ashok Naik |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |71,198 |39.37 | style="background:{{party color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} ; color:white;" |15,142 |
112
|73.14 |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |66,208 |42.63 |Sharada Appaji |{{Party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |63,503 |40.89 |style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|2,705 |
113
|68.96 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |96,490 |53.66 |H. C. Yogesh |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |68,816 |38.27 |style="background:{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} ; color:white;"|27,674 |
114
|85.92 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |84,563 |52.28 |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |72,322 |44.71 |style="background:{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} ; color:white;"|12,241 |
115
|83.83 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |81,810 |49.07 |S. P. Nagarajagowda |style="background-color:{{party color|Independent}}" | |Ind |70,802 |42.27 |style="background:{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} ; color:white;"|11,008 |
116
|83.97 |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |98,912 |60.30 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |54,650 |33.32 |style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|44,262 |
117
|81.10 |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |88,988 |53.46 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |72,966 |43.83 |style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|16,022 |
colspan="14" |Udupi district |
118
|78.77 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |98,628 |53.12 |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |82,475 |44.42 | style="background:{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} ; color:white;" |16,153 |
119
|79.90 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |102,424 |61.16 |Dinesh Hegde Molahalli |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |60,868 |36.35 |style="background:{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} ; color:white;"|41,556 |
120
|76.53 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |97,079 |58.46 |Prasadraj Kanchan |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |64,303 |38.72 |style="background:{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} ; color:white;"|32,776 |
121
|Kapu |80.08 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |80,559 |53.23 |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |67,555 |44.63 |style="background:{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} ; color:white;"|13,004 |
122
|82.28 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |77,028 |49.11 |Udaya Shetty Muniyal |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |72,426 |46.18 |style="background:{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} ; color:white;"|4,602 |
colspan="14" |Chikmagalur district |
123
|83.00 |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |59,171 |41.79 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |58,970 |41.65 | style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;" |201 |
124
|Mudigere (SC) |77.76 |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |50,843 |38.00 |Deepak Doddaiah |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |50,121 |37.46 |style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|722 |
125
|73.71 |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |85,054 |50.01 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |79,128 |46.53 |style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|5,926 |
126
|79.56 |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |63,086 |40.93 |D. S. Suresh |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |50,955 |33.06 |style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|12,131 |
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|81.93 |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |75,476 |44.60 |Belli Prakash |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |63,469 |37.50 |style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|12,007 |
colspan="14" |Tumakuru district |
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|86.16 |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |71,036 |37.65 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |60,994 |32.33 | style="background:{{party color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} ; color:white;" |10,042 |
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|84.67 |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |71,999 |46.13 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |54,347 |34.82 |style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|17,652 |
130
|87.75 |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |68,163 |42.51 |Masala Jayaram |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |58,240 |36.32 | style="background:{{party color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} ; color:white;"|9,923 |
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|87.67 |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |74,724 |42.88 |D. Krishnakumar |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |48,151 |27.63 |style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|26,573 |
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|67.62 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |59,165 |33.79 |N. Govindaraju |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |55,967 |31.97 |style="background:{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} ; color:white;"|3,198 |
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|87.34 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |89,191 |48.90 |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |84,597 |46.38 |style="background:{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} ; color:white;"|4,594 |
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|Koratagere (SC) |85.29 |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |79,099 |45.31 |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |64,752 |37.09 |style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|14,347 |
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|88.41 |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |60,520 |37.79 |S. D. Dilipkumar |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |51,979 |32.46 |style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|8,541 |
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|Sira |85.27 |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |86,084 |45.14 |R. Ugresh |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |56,834 |29.80 |style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|29,250 |
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|Pavagada (SC) |86.69 |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |83,062 |49.62 |K. M. Thimmarayappa |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |72,181 |43.12 |style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|10,881 |
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|86.07 |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |91,166 |54.72 |M. V. Veerabhadraiah |{{party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |55,643 |33.40 |style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|35,523 |
colspan="14" |Chikkaballapura district |
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|85.91 | style="background-color:{{party color|Independent}}" | |Ind |83,837 |46.37 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |46,551 |25.75 | style="background:{{party color|Independent}};color:Black;" |37,286 |
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|86.23 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |82,128 |47.37 |C. Muniraju |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |62,949 |36.31 |style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|19,179 |
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|88.07 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |86,224 |46.65 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |75,582 |40.90 |style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|10,642 |
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|87.08 |{{Party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |68,932 |38.89 |Puttu Anjinappa |style="background-color:{{party color|Independent}}" | |Ind |52,160 |29.43 |style="background:{{party color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} ; color:white;"|16,772 |
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|84.55 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |97,324 |51.05 |J. K. Krishna Reddy |{{Party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |68,272 |35.81 |style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|29,052 |
colspan="14" |Kolar district |
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|88.10 |{{Party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |95,463 |49.99 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |85,020 |44.52 | style="background:{{party color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} ; color:white;" |10,443 |
145
|Mulbagal (SC) |81.47 |{{Party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |94,254 |53.40 |V. Adinarayana |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |67,986 |38.52 | style="background:{{party color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} ; color:white;"|26,268 |
146
|Kolar Gold Field (SC) |74.03 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |81,569 |55.10 |Ashwini Sampangi |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |31,102 |21.01 |style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|50,467 |
147
|Bangarapet (SC) |80.03 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |77,292 |47.04 |M. Mallesh Babu |{{Party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |72,581 |44.18 |style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|4,711 |
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|80.18 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |83,990 |43.56 |C. M. R. Srinath |{{Party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |53,229 |27.61 |style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|30,761 |
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|89.92 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |50,955 |29.40 |K. S. Manjunatha Gowda |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |50,707 |29.26 |style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|248 |
colspan="14" |Bangalore Urban district |
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|62.59 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |141,538 |51.50 |Keshava Rajanna B. |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |77,428 |28.18 | style="background:{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} ; color:white;" |64,110 |
151
|52.76 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |139,925 |51.93 |D.K. Mohan |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |115,624 |42.91 |style="background:{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} ; color:white;"|24,301 |
152
|57.84 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |160,182 |54.43 |Thammesh Gowda H.C. |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |121,978 |41.45 |style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|38,204 |
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|63.44 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |169,149 |47.26 |T.N. Javarayi Gowda |{{Party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |154,031 |43.04 |style="background:{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} ; color:white;"|15,118 |
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|54.07 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |127,980 |48.72 |Kusuma H. |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |116,138 |44.21 |style="background:{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} ; color:white;"|11,842 |
155
|50.23 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |91,289 |39.75 |R. Manjunatha |{{Party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |82,095 |35.75 |style="background:{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} ; color:white;"|9,194 |
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|54.48 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |96,424 |60.60 |Keshavamurthy S. |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |45,259 |28.45 |style="background:{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} ; color:white;"|51,165 |
157
|55.61 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |80,606 |63.72 |Anoop Iyengar |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |39,304 |31.07 |style="background:{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} ; color:white;"|41,302 |
158
|55.07 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |91,838 |57.71 |Katta Jagdeesh Naidu |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |61,084 |38.39 |style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|30,754 |
159
|Pulakeshinagar (SC) |54.74 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |87,316 |66.72 |{{Party name with color|Bahujan Samaj Party}} |25,106 |19.18 |style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|62,210 |
160
|53.04 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |118,783 |61.04 |Padmanabha Reddy |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |63,015 |32.38 |style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|55,768 |
161
|C. V. Raman Nagar (SC) |47.66 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |69,228 |53.53 |Anand Kumar S. |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |52,833 |40.85 |style="background:{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} ; color:white;"|16,395 |
162
|56.91 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |64,913 |58.77 |Chandra N. |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |41,719 |37.77 |style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|23,194 |
163
|54.31 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |61,030 |50.87 |K. Shivakumar |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |53,905 |44.93 |style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|7,125 |
164
|57.30 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |54,118 |40.81 |A.R. Sapthagiri Gowda |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |54,013 |40.73 |style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|105 |
165
|56.94 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |58,624 |49.60 |Puttanna |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |50,564 |42.78 |style="background:{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} ; color:white;"|8,060 |
166
|54.47 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |82,134 |50.87 |K. Umesh Shetty |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |69,618 |43.12 |style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|12,516 |
167
|51.89 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |80,157 |50.50 |H. Ravindra |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |72,833 |45.89 |style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|7,324 |
168
|54.27 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |77,631 |62.22 |Bhaskar Rao |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |23,678 |18.98 |style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|53,953 |
169
|58.24 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |57,299 |44.48 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |45,186 |35.07 |style="background:{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} ; color:white;"|12,113 |
170
|54.92 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |78,854 |61.47 |U.B. Venkatesh |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |23,876 |18.61 |style="background:{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} ; color:white;"|54,978 |
171
|57.35 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |98,750 |61.72 |V. Raghunatha Naidu |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |43,575 |27.24 |style="background:{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} ; color:white;"|55,175 |
172
|49.16 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |68,557 |50.70 |K.R. Sridhara |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |59,335 |43.88 |style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|9,222 |
173
|57.48 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |57,797 |47.87 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |57,781 |47.85 | style="background:{{party color| Bharatiya Janata Party}} ; color:white;"| 16 |
174
|Mahadevapura (SC) |55.10 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |181,731 |54.31 |H. Nagesh |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |137,230 |41.01 |style="background:{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} ; color:white;"|44,501 |
175
|47.49 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |113,574 |52.82 |Umapathy Srinivasa Gowda |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |89,359 |41.56 |style="background:{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} ; color:white;"|24,215 |
176
|54.92 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |196,220 |59.35 |R. K. Ramesh |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |146,521 |38.35 |style="background:{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} ; color:white;"|49,699 |
177
|Anekal (SC) |62.52 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |134,797 |53.55 |Srinivas C. Hullahalli |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |103,472 |41.11 |style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|31,325 |
colspan="14" |Bangalore Rural district |
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|91.37 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |107,220 |50.13 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |102,145 |47.75 | style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;" |5,075 |
179
|Devanahalli (SC) |85.09 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |73,058 |40.46 |L. N. Nisarga Narayanaswamy |{{Party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |68,427 |37.90 |style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|4,631 |
180
|85.12 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |85,144 |46.69 |T. Venkatesh |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |53,391 |29.28 |style="background:{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} ; color:white;"|31,753 |
181
|Nelamangala (SC) |79.50 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |84,229 |48.72 |K. Srinivasamurthy |{{Party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |52,251 |30.22 |style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|31,978 |
colspan="14" |Ramanagara district |
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|86.75 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |94,650 |46.74 |A. Manjunath |{{Party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |82,811 |40.89 | style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;" |11,839 |
183
|84.57 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |87,690 |47.98 |{{Party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |76,975 |42.12 |style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|10,715 |
184
|84.73 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |143,023 |74.58 |Nagaraju |{{Party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |20,631 |11.08 |style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|1,22,392 |
185
|85.86 |{{Party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |96,592 |48.83 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |80,677 |40.79 | style="background:{{party color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} ; color:white;"|15,915 |
colspan="14" |Mandya district |
186
|Malavalli (SC) |79.65 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |106,498 |53.79 |K. Annadani |{{Party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |59,652 |30.13 | style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;" |46,846 |
187
|85.75 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |87,019 |47.45 |D. C. Thammanna |{{Party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |62,906 |34.30 |style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|24,113 |
188
|91.86 |{{Party name with color|Sarvodaya Karnataka Paksha}} |91,151 |49.57 |{{Party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |80,289 |43.66 |style="background:{{party color|Sarvodaya Karnataka Paksha}} ; color:Black;"|10,862 |
189
|77.79 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |61,411 |35.18 |B. R. Ramachandra |{{Party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |59,392 |34.03 |style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|2,019 |
190
|86.85 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |72,817 |39.32 |Ravindra Srikantaiah |{{Party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |61,680 |33.31 |style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|11,137 |
191
|89.67 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |90,634 |47.17 |Suresh Gowda |{{Party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |86,220 |44.87 |style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|4,414 |
192
|86.16 |{{Party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |80,646 |42.55 |B. I. Devaraja |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |58,302 |30.76 | style="background:{{party color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} ; color:white;"|22,344 |
colspan="14" |Hassan district |
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|85.30 |{{Party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |85,668 |48.93 |M. A. Gopalaswamy |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |79,023 |45.14 | style="background:{{party color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} ; color:white;" |6,645 |
194
|86.68 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |98,375 |52.86 |N. R. Santosh |{{Party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |78,198 |42.02 |style="background:{{party color|Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|20,177 |
195
|82.91 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |63,571 |38.76 |B. Shivaramu |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |55,835 |34.04 |style="background:{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} ; color:white;"|7,736 |
196
|74.87 |{{Party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |85,176 |49.80 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |77,322 |45.21 | style="background:{{party color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} ; color:white;"|7,854 |
197
|84.10 |{{Party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |88,103 |47.51 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |84,951 |45.81 | style="background:{{party color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} ; color:white;"|3,152 |
198
|85.12 |{{Party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |74,643 |38.49 |M. T. Krishnegowda |style="background-color:{{party color|Independent}}" | |Ind |55,038 |28.38 | style="background:{{party color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} ; color:white;"|19,605 |
199
|Sakleshpur (SC) |80.10 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |58,604 |35.54 |{{Party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |56,548 |34.29 |style="background:{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} ; color:white;"|2,056 |
colspan="14" |Dakshina Kannada district |
200
|82.56 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |101,004 |53.44 |Rakshith Shivaram |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |82,788 |43.80 | style="background:{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} ; color:white;" |18,216 |
201
|77.39 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |86,925 |54.77 |Mithun Rai |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |64,457 |40.61 |style="background:{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} ; color:white;"|22,468 |
202
|73.10 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |103,531 |56.77 |Inayath Ali |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |70,609 |38.72 |style="background:{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} ; color:white;"|32,922 |
203
|65.88 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |91,437 |56.46 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |67,475 |41.67 |style="background:{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} ; color:white;"|23,962 |
204
|77.99 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |83,219 |52.01 |Satish Kumpala |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |60,429 |37.77 |style="background:{{party color| Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|22,790 |
205
|81.24 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |93,324 |50.29 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |85,042 |45.83 |style="background:{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} ; color:white;"|8,282 |
206
|81.17 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |66,607 |38.55 |Arun Kumar Puthila |style="background-color:{{party color|Independent}}" | |Ind |62,458 |36.15 |style="background:{{party color| Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|4,149 |
207
|Sullia (SC) |79.89 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |93,911 |57.01 |G. Krishnappa Ramakunja |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |53,037 |38.27 |style="background:{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} ; color:white;"|40,874 |
colspan="14" |Kodagu district |
208
|76.21 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |84,879 |47.84 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |80,466 |45.36 | style="background:{{party color| Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;" |4,413 |
209
|74.59 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |83,791 |49.94 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |79,500 |47.38 |style="background:{{party color| Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|4,291 |
colspan="14" |Mysore district |
210
|84.45 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |85,944 |52.02 |K. Mahadeva |{{Party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |66,269 |40.11 | style="background:{{party color| Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;" |19,675 |
211
|86.60 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |104,502 |55.34 |S. R. Mahesh |{{Party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |78,863 |41.76 |style="background:{{party color| Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|25,639 |
212
|83.15 |{{Party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |94,666 |47.11 |H. P. Manjunath |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |92,254 |45.91 | style="background:{{party color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} ; color:white;"|2,412 |
213
|Heggadadevankote (ST) |80.75 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |84,359 |46.26 |K. M. Krishnanayaka |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |49,420 |27.10 |style="background:{{party color| Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|34,939 |
214
|Nanjangud (SC) |79.79 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |109,125 |62.05 |B. Harshavardhan |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |61,518 |34.98 |style="background:{{party color| Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|47,607 |
215
|75.06 |{{Party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |104,873 |42.44 |S. Siddegowda |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |79,373 |32.12 |style="background:{{party color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} ; color:white;"|25,500 |
216
|60.02 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |73,670 |49.01 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |66,457 |44.21 |style="background:{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} ; color:white;"|7,213 |
217
|61.15 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |72,931 |48.42 |L. Nagendra |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |68,837 |45.70 |style="background:{{party color| Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|4,094 |
218
|64.04 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |83,480 |45.14 |S. Satheesh Swamy |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |52,360 |28.31 |style="background:{{party color| Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|31,120 |
219
|85.01 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |116,856 |60.43 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |70,811 |36.94 |style="background:{{party color| Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|46,045 |
220
|T. Narasipur (SC) |79.20 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |77,884 |48.00 |M. Ashvin Kumar |{{Party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |59,265 |36.53 |style="background:{{party color| Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|18,619 |
colspan="14" |Chamarajanagar district |
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|81.38 |{{Party name with color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} |75,632 |41.93 |R. Narendra |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |57,978 |32.14 | style="background:{{party color|Janata Dal (Secular)}} ; color:white;" |17,654 |
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|Kollegal (SC) |77.44 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |108,363 |64.59 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |48,844 |29.11 |style="background:{{party color| Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|38,481 |
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|82.60 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |83,858 |48.46 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |76,325 |44.10 |style="background:{{party color| Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|7,533 |
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|87.89 |{{Party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |107,794 |57.34 |{{Party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |71,119 |37.83 |style="background:{{party color| Indian National Congress}} ; color:white;"|36,675 |
Aftermath
Indian National Congress won with a thumping majority, and Siddaramaiah, the MLA from Varuna Constituency in Mysuru district, staked a claim to form government, becoming Chief Minister-designate, and met Governor Thawarchand Gehlot.{{Cite web |date=2023-05-18 |title=Karnataka CM-Designate Siddaramaiah Meets Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot, Stakes Claim To Form Govt |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/india/karnataka-cm-designate-siddaramaiah-meets-governor-thawar-chand-gehlot-stakes-claim-to-form-govt-article-100336106 |access-date=2023-05-20 |website=TimesNow |language=en}} D. K. Shivakumar, MLA from Kanakapura Constituency in Ramanagara district was designated as Deputy Chief Minister, while another 8 MLAs took their oath on 20 May 2023.{{Cite web |date=2023-05-20 |title=Karnataka CM Oath Ceremony Live: Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar to take oath as CM & Deputy CM |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/karnataka-cm-swearing-in-ceremony-live-updates-siddaramaiah-oath-taking-as-cheif-minister-dk-shivakumar-as-deputy-cm-of-karnataka/liveblog/100367641.cms |access-date=2023-05-20 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}
= Election expenditure =
Following the election, it was revealed in expenditure reports to the Election Commission of India that the BJP spent ₹196.70 crore ($23.7 million) in poll-related expenses during the election, 43% higher than the Congress's expenditure of ₹136.90 crore ($16.5 million). The report includes money spent on advertisements, travel expenditures of star campaigners, surveys, and candidates.{{Cite web |date=2023-12-15 |title=BJP spent Rs 196.7 crore on Karnataka polls, 43% more than Congress: report |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/bjp-spent-rs-196-7-crore-on-karnataka-polls-43-more-than-congress-report-9068842/ |access-date=2023-12-15 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=15 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231215100425/https://indianexpress.com/article/india/bjp-spent-rs-196-7-crore-on-karnataka-polls-43-more-than-congress-report-9068842/ |url-status=live }}
It was also revealed that in 2018 Karnataka Assembly election campaign the BJP had spent ₹122.68 crore, while the Congress had spent ₹38.48 crore.[https://indianexpress.com/article/india/bjp-spent-rs-196-7-crore-on-karnataka-polls-43-more-than-congress-report-9068842/]
See also
Notes
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References
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External links
- [https://results.eci.gov.in/ResultAcGenMay2023/partywiseresult-S10.htm Election Commission of India - Karnataka Election Results]
- [https://ceo.karnataka.gov.in/en Chief Electoral Officer, Karnataka]
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