About 11 per cent polling was today recorded in the first two hours of voting in Karnataka. which is witnessing a three-cornered contest among the ruling Congress, the BJP and former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda's JD(S). Election authorities said "moderate to brisk" voting has been witnessed in 222 out of 224 seats where polling began at 7 am. State BJP chief and party's chief ministerial candidate B S Yeddyurappa, and Pradesh Congress Committee G Parameshwara were among the first to cast votes in Shikaripura in Shivamogga and Yaggere in Tumakuru respectively.
Former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda along with wife Chennamma cast their votes at Paduvalahippe in Hassan district.
Film actors Ramesh Arvind, Ravichandran, also scion of Mysuru royal family Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar were among the prominent personalities to cast their votes early today.
There are reports about delay in polling due to some technical issues with the electronic voting machines (EVMs) from different parts of the state. Suspecting something fishy, both Congress and BJP have pointed accusing fingers at each other in the matter.
"Today people of Karnataka are standing in queues to create history & show the nation the way to liberal, progressive, peaceful & compassionate politics & governance. I thank them for their support & wish them well," Chief Minister Siddaramaiah tweeted.
Over 2,600 candidates are in the fray-- more than 2,400 men and and over 200 women.
The total voters including service electors according to the 2018 final rolls are 5,06,90,538, of whom 2,56,75,579 male voters, 2,50,09,904 female and 5,055 transgender voters.
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Check your name on voter list online
Voters in Karnataka can check their names in the voter list online at www.ceokarnataka.kar.nic.in. Here are to steps to check your name in the electoral roll or voter list:
To search your name in the voter list, go to this link on the Karnataka CEO website.
From the three options available, i.e, finding your name with EPIC Number, Name and Other Details and cellphone number. The voter list can also be accessed on the Chunavana app launched by the Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer. A voter can check their polling booth as well as name in voter list by entering their EPIC number.
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JD(S)'s HD Deve Gowda, his wife Chennamma Deve Gowda, son HD Revanna & other family members cast their votes at polling booth no.244 in Holenarasipura town in Hassan district.
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Polling percentage stands at 10.6% as of 9.15 am: EC
The Election Commission said the voter turnout across Karnataka stood at 10.6 percent on Saturday morning till 9.15 am. Voting for the Karnataka Assembly election began at 7 am.
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09:26 AM
Karnataka Minister KJ George cast his vote in Bengaluru, he is contesting from Sarvagnanagar constituency.
09:14 AM
JD(S)'s H D Deve Gowda casts his vote at polling booth no.244 in Holenarasipura town in Hassan district, says, 'We expect a possibility of forming the government, we have done well.
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JD(S) chief HD Deve Gowda casts his vote: Former prime minister and JD(S) supremo HD Deve Gowda cast his vote in Haasan.
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Faulty VVPAT machine stalls voting in Hubli: A faulty Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) machine at booth number 108 has stalled voting here.
The machine is being replaced, and voting is yet to resume at the booth.
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Voters to use NOTA for first time in Karnataka Election
Voters will get to use the NOTA (None of the Above Option) for the first time in the Karnataka Assembly election. A total of 2.57 Karnataka residents had used the option in Lok Sabha elections in 2014, but this will be the first time it will be used in Assembly elections in the state.
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08:25 AM
BJP aided Reddy loot, Sriramulu bribed ex-CJI, says Congress
attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the allegation that BJP leader B Sriramulu had bribed former Chief Justice of India K G Balakrishnan seeking an order favouring a mining company owned by G Janardhan Reddy.
The Congress party, which levelled the charge, also demanded a high-level inquiry into the alleged bribery case. "This is how Modi and Yeddy (B S Yeddyurappa) are getting 'Reddy' to loot Karnataka. Fortunately, the people of Karnataka will not let that happen," tweeted Gandhi as he attached a National Herald news report with a headline "Sting videos: Congress alleges BJP's B Sriramulu involved in bribing then CJI in 2010".
08:19 AM
Illegal liquor seized from Bidar MLA's residence
Income Tax officials and the Excise Department on Friday conducted a raid at the residence of Bidar MLA Ashok Kheny and seized illegal liquor.
District Election Commissioner A Shravan told ANI that an FIR has been lodged against Karnataka Makkala Paksha (KMP) leader as he had failed to show any bills to the officers who raided his residence. "We have also seized other election campaigning materials," Shravan said.
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BJP's B Sriramalu performed 'gau pooja' (cow worship) before casting his vote. He is contesting against CM Siddaramaiah from Badami constituency.
08:12 AM
BJP worker arrested in Hebbala constituency
The police arrested a BJP worker at Hebbala Assembly seat for "threatening" voters not to vote before local BJP MLA Narayanaswamy cast his vote, delaying the voting by 10 minutes.
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Karnataka votes today; polling in 'fake' ID scam-hit constituency deferred
The Election Commission deferred polling to the Rajarajeshwari Nagar constituency. ‘Fake’ electoral identity cards had been discovered on Tuesday, and the BJP and Congress had accused each other of electoral malpractices. Elections in Karnataka will now be held for 222 of the 224-seat Assembly.
Enforcement agencies continued to seize large amounts of cash and alcohol in raids on the election eve. The Congress asked the Election Commission that BJP candidate B Sriramulu be disqualified from contesting the election over a 2010 'sting' video allegedly showing him trying to the bribe a relative of a former chief justice of India.
08:01 AM
Ten NRI voters from Kundapur, in Udupi district for first time
For the first time, 10 people from Kundapur in Udupi district have registered as Non-Resident Indian voters for the Karnataka Assembly election. They have filed their details under Form-6A meant for NRIs. These NRIs, residing in Gulf countries, will cast their votes in the Kundapur constituency.
08:00 AM
EVM malfunction reported from Bengaluru, Hubli
EVM malfunction was reported from a booth in Bengaluru's Shivajinagara and at the Lamington School booth in Hubli.
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Former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda along with wife Chennamma cast their votes at Paduvalahippe in Hassan district.
Film actors Ramesh Arvind, Ravichandran, also scion of Mysuru royal family Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar were among the prominent personalities to cast their votes early today.
There are reports about delay in polling due to some technical issues with the electronic voting machines (EVMs) from different parts of the state. Suspecting something fishy, both Congress and BJP have pointed accusing fingers at each other in the matter.
"Today people of Karnataka are standing in queues to create history & show the nation the way to liberal, progressive, peaceful & compassionate politics & governance. I thank them for their support & wish them well," Chief Minister Siddaramaiah tweeted.
Over 2,600 candidates are in the fray-- more than 2,400 men and and over 200 women.
The total voters including service electors according to the 2018 final rolls are 5,06,90,538, of whom 2,56,75,579 male voters, 2,50,09,904 female and 5,055 transgender voters.
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ALSO READ: Karnataka election campaign ends; Shah says BJP will win at least 130 seats
ALSO READ: Karnataka election: Shiv Sena chides Modi, says 'don't mock Rahul'; updates
Check your name on voter list online
Voters in Karnataka can check their names in the voter list online at www.ceokarnataka.kar.nic.in. Here are to steps to check your name in the electoral roll or voter list:
To search your name in the voter list, go to this link on the Karnataka CEO website.
From the three options available, i.e, finding your name with EPIC Number, Name and Other Details and cellphone number. The voter list can also be accessed on the Chunavana app launched by the Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer. A voter can check their polling booth as well as name in voter list by entering their EPIC number.
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JD(S)'s HD Deve Gowda, his wife Chennamma Deve Gowda, son HD Revanna & other family members cast their votes at polling booth no.244 in Holenarasipura town in Hassan district.
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Polling percentage stands at 10.6% as of 9.15 am: EC
The Election Commission said the voter turnout across Karnataka stood at 10.6 percent on Saturday morning till 9.15 am. Voting for the Karnataka Assembly election began at 7 am.
09:27 AM
Yeddyurappa says BJP will win; top 10 developments
09:26 AM
Karnataka Minister KJ George cast his vote in Bengaluru, he is contesting from Sarvagnanagar constituency.
09:14 AM
JD(S)'s H D Deve Gowda casts his vote at polling booth no.244 in Holenarasipura town in Hassan district, says, 'We expect a possibility of forming the government, we have done well.
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JD(S) chief HD Deve Gowda casts his vote: Former prime minister and JD(S) supremo HD Deve Gowda cast his vote in Haasan.
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Facts to know about Karnataka election: Smallest and largest Constituencies :- By Area
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BJP leader V K Singh said, "When you go out to vote today, vote for progress, vote for development and vote for a better future."
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Faulty VVPAT machine stalls voting in Hubli: A faulty Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) machine at booth number 108 has stalled voting here.
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Karnataka Election 2018 LIVE: BJP worker arrested for threatening voters
08:32 AM
Voters to use NOTA for first time in Karnataka Election
Voters will get to use the NOTA (None of the Above Option) for the first time in the Karnataka Assembly election. A total of 2.57 Karnataka residents had used the option in Lok Sabha elections in 2014, but this will be the first time it will be used in Assembly elections in the state.
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BJP aided Reddy loot, Sriramulu bribed ex-CJI, says Congress
attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the allegation that BJP leader B Sriramulu had bribed former Chief Justice of India K G Balakrishnan seeking an order favouring a mining company owned by G Janardhan Reddy.
The Congress party, which levelled the charge, also demanded a high-level inquiry into the alleged bribery case. "This is how Modi and Yeddy (B S Yeddyurappa) are getting 'Reddy' to loot Karnataka. Fortunately, the people of Karnataka will not let that happen," tweeted Gandhi as he attached a National Herald news report with a headline "Sting videos: Congress alleges BJP's B Sriramulu involved in bribing then CJI in 2010".
08:19 AM
Illegal liquor seized from Bidar MLA's residence
Income Tax officials and the Excise Department on Friday conducted a raid at the residence of Bidar MLA Ashok Kheny and seized illegal liquor.
District Election Commissioner A Shravan told ANI that an FIR has been lodged against Karnataka Makkala Paksha (KMP) leader as he had failed to show any bills to the officers who raided his residence. "We have also seized other election campaigning materials," Shravan said.
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Bellary: BJP's B.Sriramalu performed 'gau pooja' (cow worship) before casting his vote. He is contesting against CM Siddaramaiah from Badami constituency. #KarnatakaElections2018
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BJP's B Sriramalu performed 'gau pooja' (cow worship) before casting his vote. He is contesting against CM Siddaramaiah from Badami constituency.
08:12 AM
BJP worker arrested in Hebbala constituency
The police arrested a BJP worker at Hebbala Assembly seat for "threatening" voters not to vote before local BJP MLA Narayanaswamy cast his vote, delaying the voting by 10 minutes.
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Karnataka votes today; polling in 'fake' ID scam-hit constituency deferred
The Election Commission deferred polling to the Rajarajeshwari Nagar constituency. ‘Fake’ electoral identity cards had been discovered on Tuesday, and the BJP and Congress had accused each other of electoral malpractices. Elections in Karnataka will now be held for 222 of the 224-seat Assembly.
Enforcement agencies continued to seize large amounts of cash and alcohol in raids on the election eve. The Congress asked the Election Commission that BJP candidate B Sriramulu be disqualified from contesting the election over a 2010 'sting' video allegedly showing him trying to the bribe a relative of a former chief justice of India.
08:01 AM
Ten NRI voters from Kundapur, in Udupi district for first time
For the first time, 10 people from Kundapur in Udupi district have registered as Non-Resident Indian voters for the Karnataka Assembly election. They have filed their details under Form-6A meant for NRIs. These NRIs, residing in Gulf countries, will cast their votes in the Kundapur constituency.
08:00 AM
EVM malfunction reported from Bengaluru, Hubli
EVM malfunction was reported from a booth in Bengaluru's Shivajinagara and at the Lamington School booth in Hubli.
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