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Karnataka Election Result: CLP authorises Mallikarjun Kharge to choose next Karnataka CM

Karnataka Election Result 2023 News Updates Result 2023 will be declared today, May 13. The counting of votes in the Karnataka Election 2023 is underway and Congress has crossed the majority mark. Stay tuned at LiveMint for Karnataka Election Result LIVE News Updates.  

Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge along with Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar, former CM Siddaramaiah, and Randeep Surjewala with others display a show of strength as party wins Karnataka assembly elections, in Bengaluru on Saturday.  (ANI)Premium
Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge along with Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar, former CM Siddaramaiah, and Randeep Surjewala with others display a show of strength as party wins Karnataka assembly elections, in Bengaluru on Saturday. (ANI)

Karnataka Election Result 2023 News Updates: Karnataka Election Result 2023 would be declared on Saturday, May 13. LiveMint is updating live news updates on the Karnataka Election Result 2023, stay with us. Voting for the Karnataka Election 2023 was held on May 10 and the counting of votes is complete. Congress won 135 seats, BJP secured 66, and JD(S) was limited to 19 seats. After its landslide victory, Congress will hold its Congress Legislative Party (CLP) meeting on Sunday to announce next CM face. Senior Congress leader and former Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and the President of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee, DK Shivakumar are the top contenders of CM race. Stay with LiveMint to catch Karnataka Election Result 2023 News Updates.

14 May 2023, 08:52:57 PM IST

Congress Legislature Party authorises Mallikarjun Kharge to choose next Karnataka CM

The Congress Legislature Party has unanimously decided to leave the selection of the Congress Legislature Party leader to the decision of the AICC President

14 May 2023, 08:46:04 PM IST

Congress CLP meeting underway in Shangri-la hotel in Bengaluru

14 May 2023, 07:28:59 PM IST

'They (Congress) just won in one state and making a big deal out of India': Assam CM on Karnataka election results

14 May 2023, 07:25:59 PM IST

KPCC DK Shivakumar arrives at Shangri-la Hotel in Bengaluru for CLP meeting

14 May 2023, 06:05:52 PM IST

KPCC president DK Shivakumar reaches his residence in Bengaluru

14 May 2023, 04:47:14 PM IST

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge reaches Delhi airport

14 May 2023, 04:18:18 PM IST

'People are tired of PM Modi and his campaigns', says Jairam Ramesh on BJP's defeat

With Congress snatching away Bharatiya Janata Party's last citadel in South India in the recently concluded Assembly elections, Congress General Secretary in-charge Communications Jairam Ramesh tried explaining why people voted for Congress, rather than a ruling government.

According to Ramesh, people in India, and especially Karnataka, are tired of Prime Minister Narendra Modi Modi and his campaigns. Despite the number of roadshows, PM Modi did, people were not enthusiastic, claimed Ramesh.

"People are tired of PM & his campaign, no matter how many roadshows he did...but people were not enthusiastic...", said Jairam Ramesh, Congress General Secretary in-charge Communications.

Citing other reasons for BJP's failure in Karnataka Assembly Results 2023, Ramesh said the saffron party should refrain from mixing Bajrang Dal and Bajrang Bali.

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14 May 2023, 03:50:55 PM IST

'Bajrang Dal is different and Bajrang Bali is different', says Jairam Ramesh

14 May 2023, 03:18:45 PM IST

‘I wish both of them all the best,’ Bommai to Congress party

Outgoing Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Sunday wished "all the best" to Congress leaders Siddaramaiah and D K Shivakumar, who are in the race to become the next Chief Minister of Karnataka. 

The newly-elected Congress MLAs in Karnataka are meeting here this evening to discuss government formation with leaders eliciting their views on the Chief Ministerial candidate. Leader of Opposition in the outgoing Assembly Siddaramaiah and Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee President D K Shivakumar are strong claimants and front-runners for the coveted post.

 "I wish both of them all the best," Bommai told reporters. (PTI)

14 May 2023, 02:54:46 PM IST

‘There is no difference between us’: Shivakumar on Siddaramaiah

Speaking to the media, KPCC chief DK Shivakumar said, “Some people say that I have differences with Siddaramaiah but I want to clear that there is no difference between us. Many times I have sacrificed for the party and stood with Siddaramaiah ji. I have given cooperation to Siddaramaiah."

He added, “This Mutt is a holy place for me. Swamiji has always guided me. Swamiji Gave me complete guidance even when the Income Tax raids took place. I asked for 134 seats and I got more than that."

14 May 2023, 01:57:22 PM IST

Karnataka Election 2023: ‘Defeat's responsibility should be given to PM Modi,' Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel 

Attacking Basavaraj Bommai for taking responsibility of Karnataka Election defeat, Chattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel said that the entire Karnataka election was fought on PM Modi's face, and the responsibility of defeat should be given to PM Modi.

"The entire Karnataka election was fought on the face of PM Modi and now he (Basavaraj Bommai) is taking responsibility for defeat which should be given to PM Modi," Bhupesh Baghel told ANI.

 

14 May 2023, 01:44:13 PM IST

Karnataka Assembly Election 2023: Sushil Kumar, Deepak Bawaria, Bhanwar made observers in CLP meeting

Karnataka Assembly Election Result 2023: Ahead of Congress Legislative party meeting today, party leaders Sushil Kumar Shinde, Deepak Bawaria and Bhanwar Jitendra Singh were made the observers in Karnataka by AICC. Observes will be present in the party meeting and will sumbit the report to the party high command.

14 May 2023, 01:04:43 PM IST

'This is not PM Modi's defeat', says Basavaraj Bommai

After the victory of Indian National Congress in Karnataka, the Basavaraj Bommai said state president Nalin Kateel will not resign from position. He also said that the party has accepted its defeat humbly, and its not PM Modi's defeat.

“The state president Nalin Kateel will not step down. Today, some MLAs were present at the state BJP office. We accepted our defeat humbly. This is not PM Modi's defeat, he is a national leader. The Congress leadership has lost in the entire country," Basavaraj Bommai told ANI

14 May 2023, 11:49:46 AM IST

Karnataka polls: Congress party leaders meet Siddaramaiah ahead of meeting today

Karnataka Assembly Election Result 2023: Ahead of Congress MLP meeting several party leaders met Siddaramaiah in Bangalore on Sunday. The list of politicians includes Dinesh Gundu Rao, Rizwan Arshad, Puttaranga Shetty C and Satish Jarkiholi, etc.

14 May 2023, 11:23:12 AM IST

Not just Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah these people are also interested to be next Karnataka CM

Karnataka Assembly Election Result 2023: After Karnataka Assembly Election Result, not only DK Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah, but MB Patil and G Parameshwara are also interested in becoming the next CM, said Karnataka Congress working president Ramalinga Reddy. He further said that amibitions will always be there but the party's high command and MLA's will make final decision on CM post.

“In eevery party, ambitions will be there. Not only DK Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah even MB Patil and G Parameshwara are also interested. Only one will become CM & the party's high command & MLAs will decide that. I will get minister (post)," Ramalinga Reddy, Karnataka Congress working president told ANI.

14 May 2023, 11:13:30 AM IST

'Winning election is tough, winning hearts is tougher' says Kapil Sibbal

Karnataka Assembly Election Result 2023: Post celebration of Indian National Congress' victory in Karnataka, Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal, said laid out the things to be focused by Congress ahead. 
He said “winning election is tough and winning people's hearts is tougher". He also asked the party to stay open, honest, non-discriminatory for next five years.

“Winning elections is tough, Winning people’s hearts is tougher ! For the next 5 years. Win people’s hearts.By being : open, honest, non-discriminator. BJP lost for not being any of this!" he tweeted on Sunday.

14 May 2023, 10:57:58 AM IST

Karnataka Election 2023: Siddaramaiah's supporters put up posters claiming him to be next CM

Karnataka Election Result 2023: Congress leader, Siddaramaiah's supporters put up posters outside his residence claiming him to be “the next CM of the state for the second time."

14 May 2023, 10:55:10 AM IST

Karnataka bypolls: From crackers to posters, supporters demand Siddaramaiah's leadership in state 

Amid growing pressure among Congress leaders to decide the next CM face, Siddaramaiah's supporters burnt fire crackers outside his residence and pasted posters claiming 'he will be taking oath as Karnataka Chief Minister for the second time.

14 May 2023, 10:47:19 AM IST

Karnataka polls: Who will be the next CM, Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar, or both?

Karnataka Assembly Election Result 2023: After a mind-boggling victory of Indian National Congress in Karnataka, battle for the next CM has intensified. There are chances that the party will find out a middle-path to ease the situation between Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar.

Congress may strike a deal between Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar for shared terms of five years. (Read full report here)

14 May 2023, 10:33:15 AM IST

Karnataka Assembly Election Result 2023: How things unfolded in Jayanagar amid controversy

BJP candidate won Jayanagar constituency election against Congress rival Soumya Reddy by a slender margin of 16 votes. The vote counting at the constituency was marred by protest allegations and what not! (Read our full report here)

14 May 2023, 10:11:24 AM IST

Karnataka Assembly Election Result 2023: DK Shivakumar supporters demand him to be declared next CM

To express their demand of making DK Shivakumar as the next CM of the state, Karnataka Congress President DK Shivakumar's supporteers put up a poster outside his residence in Bengaluru. The poster demanded his selection as the next CM of the state.

14 May 2023, 10:01:01 AM IST

Karnataka Election Result 2023: Congress to hold meeting today

After registering a remarkable victory in the Karnataka state assembly elections, Congress will hold meeting with its MLAs on Sunday. The meeting will also lead to the announcement of next CM of Karnataka.

14 May 2023, 09:50:27 AM IST

‘Karnataka win will impact Telangana assembly outcome and..’ says Telangana Congress chief

Karnataka Assembly Election Result 2023: Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee President Mahesh Goud expressed his confidence that the Karnataka assembly polls will impact the Telangana elections this year along with Lok Sabha 2024 elections.

"The results in Karnataka will definitely have a bearing on Telangana elections scheduled this year and 2024 look Sabha polls. People in Karnataka have taught a good lesson to people seeking votes in the name of caste, community and even in the name Sri Ram and Bajrang,"he told ANI.

14 May 2023, 09:31:38 AM IST

‘Karnataka rejected politics of hatred,’ says former J&K CM Farooq Abdullah

Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Farrooq Abdullah on Saturday said that the people of Karnataka “rejected politics of hatred and accepted the politics of love." 

“I want to congratulate the people of Karnataka for rejecting the politics of hatred and accepting the politics of love," he told ANI.

"I congratulate each and every worker of the Congress party. I congratulate Mallikarjun Kharge and Congress's top brass for this victory. They all worked very hard during campaigning. We should promote the politics of love," Farooq added,

14 May 2023, 09:16:20 AM IST

Karnataka Assembly Election Result 2023: Victory, defeat part of democracy, says Tripura CM 

Karnataka Assembly Election: After BJP's defeat in Karnataka, Tripura CM Manik Saha on Saturday said victory and defeat are part of a democratic process. He also added that the party will now look into the gaps that led to its defeat and take corrective measures.

“Victory and defeat are part of the democratic process as one party will go and another will come back...People allege democracy doesn't exist in the country… If this is the ground reality then how come the Congress comes back to power in Karnataka," Saha said.

14 May 2023, 08:45:13 AM IST

Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023: Which exit poll was the most accurate?

Karnataka Assembly Elections Result 2023 proved many of the exit polls and predictions wrong with the clear cut victory of Indian National Congress in the state. 

On one hand, when most of the exit polls missed their mark in predicting a majority government of Congress in Karnataka, some of them got that aspect right.

Interestingly, senior Congress leader DK Shivakumar's prediction of his party winning 141 seats in an interview with PTI, was the closest to the actual result.

In terms of exit polls, India Today-Axis My India predicted a clear cut majority for the grand old party with 122-140 seats and gave the BJP 62-80 seats. The poll predicted 20-25 seats to the JD(S).

14 May 2023, 08:16:51 AM IST

'Out govt did a lot in Karnataka, it received largest FDI, but in democracy…' Anurag Thakur on Karnataka polls

Karnataka Assembly Election 2023: After the remarkable victory of Congress in Karnataka Assembly polls, Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur on Saturday said that one has to accep the verddict of the people in democracy. He also added that the BJP has accepted the mandate of the southern state.

 "We tried our best to make a double-engine government in Karnataka. We worked very hard. Our government did a lot of work in Karnataka. The state received the largest foreign direct investment. Development skyrocketed under our governance in the state. But in a democracy, you have to accept every decision of the people," he told ANI.

14 May 2023, 07:35:18 AM IST

Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023: Congress sees 4% jump in vote share across region

Karnataka Assembly Election Results 2023: This time, Indian National Congress improved its vote share by more than four per cent across different regions of Karnataka. With this, its tally of seats went beyond 130-mark.

14 May 2023, 07:17:00 AM IST

Karnataka polls: BJP's C K Ramamurthy wins Jayanagar with a slender margin of 16 votes

To what can be called one of the thinnest margins of victory in Karnataka Assembly Election 2023, Congress rival Soumya Reddy lost the race by 16 votes from BJP CK Ramamurthy. 

"The result was announced by the officials at the Counting Centre at S S M R V College in Jayanagar late tonight," a state Information Department official said in a statement on Saturday.

Citing the narrow victory margin, Ramamurthy had demanded recounting of votes, reported PTI.

14 May 2023, 07:01:23 AM IST

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik hits out at BJP's ‘double engine’ slogan

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik took a jibe on BJP's ‘double engine’ slogan and said that it is good governance and not a ‘double engine’ government that can help a party win election. 

“Single engine or double engine does not matter. From people’s point of view, governance is important. Good governance and pro-people governance always win," he commented at the celebration by BJD, after its candidate's win at the Jharsuguda by-poll on Saturday.

14 May 2023, 06:17:16 AM IST

In 2024, we want all our candidates win from all the 28 seats, says BJP minister CN Ashwath Narayan

Accepting the Karnataka Assembly verdict, Bhartiya Janata Party leader and State minister CN Ashwath Narayan said that the party will work hard to come out with stronger in 2024 elections. He also said that in 2024 elections, they will ensure that all our candidates win from all the 28 seats.

"This is a setback for us in Karnataka. We accept the verdict of the people. We will work much stronger and seek the blessing of the people and come out with flying colours. When it comes to the 2024 elections, we want to ensure that all our candidates win from all the 28 seats," he said.

14 May 2023, 05:39:12 AM IST

Karnataka poll results affirmation of Rahul Gandhi's hard work, says Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot

The huge mandate won by the Congress in Karnataka valodates the party leader Rahul Gandhi's hard work and this was evident during the Bharat Jodo Yatra, said Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot. Karnataka have taught a befitting reply to the BJP, which had toppled the Congress in the state, he added.

"The people of Karnataka taught a befitting lesson to the BJP in this election. The BJP does it (topple governments) in every state. They did it in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra," he said.

13 May 2023, 11:11:04 PM IST

Basavaraja Bommai's resignation letter

13 May 2023, 09:53:32 PM IST

Basavaraj Bommai resigns as CM

"I have tendered my resignation and it has been accepted," says BJP leader Basavaraj Bommai

13 May 2023, 09:50:21 PM IST

Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai arrives at Raj Bhawan to tender resignation

13 May 2023, 08:57:03 PM IST

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma sees ‘trend’ linking Congress' Assembly win and Lok Sabha polls

13 May 2023, 08:49:37 PM IST

‘BJP Mukt Dakshin Bharat’: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge hits out at other party

"Those who wanted to make 'Congress Mukt Bharat' (Congress-free India) spoke many things against us but today one thing has come true and that is 'BJP Mukt Dakshin Bharat' (BJP free South India)," Kharge told a press conference.

Kharge cautioned the Congress leaders, saying they should work with all humility and remain grounded.

13 May 2023, 08:34:21 PM IST

Congress, allies secure 138 seats

“Congress has 137 legislators as our ally Darshan Puttannaiah won from Melukote seat. I've been told that Puttaswamy Gowda, an independent candidate, has also extended his support to Congress party. So now we have 138," said Randeep Singh Surjewala.

13 May 2023, 08:29:35 PM IST

Kharge distributes 'Nandini' brand sweets to party leaders

Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge distributed 'Nandini' brand sweets to party leaders as the party celebrated its victory.

13 May 2023, 08:25:10 PM IST

Mallikarjun Kharge leads meeting as Congress sweeps polls

Party president Mallikarjun Kharge held a meeting with top leaders of the party from the State. Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar and former chief minister Siddaramaiah were present at the meeting held at Kharge's residence.

13 May 2023, 08:05:05 PM IST

Congress Legislature Party to meet at 5:30 pm on Sunday

13 May 2023, 07:46:10 PM IST

‘Karnataka has created history’: Randeep Singh Surjewala

“Karnataka has created history. Karnataka has shown a new life for democracy not only for the people of Karnataka but for the entire country. This is a victory of every Kannadiga," said Randeep Singh Surjewala, AICC in-charge of Karnataka.

13 May 2023, 07:32:18 PM IST

Firecrackers burst outside Karnataka Congress office in Bengaluru

13 May 2023, 07:15:03 PM IST

‘Victory of secular forces against hate politics’: Congress leader AK Antony

13 May 2023, 07:01:50 PM IST

Karnataka rejected politics of hatred: NC chief Farooq Abdullah

"I want to congratulate the people of Karnataka for rejecting the politics of hatred and accepting the politics of love," says NC chief Farooq Abdullah

13 May 2023, 06:17:15 PM IST

Politics to divert people's attention won't work anymore; Priyanka Gandhi

“The most important thing is that the politics that attempts to divert people's attention and doesn't speak of public issues will not work anymore in this country. We saw this in Himachal and Karnataka. People want discussion on their issues and a solution to the same..," said Priyanka Gandhi

13 May 2023, 05:58:37 PM IST

'You walked your way into people's hearts': Kamal Haasan congratulates Rahul Gandhi

“Shri Rahul Gandhi ji, Heartiest congratulations for this significant victory! Just as Gandhiji, you walked your way into people's hearts and as he did you demonstrated that in your gentle way, you can shake the powers of the world -with love and humility. Your credible and creditable approach, without bravado or chest-thumping has ushered a breath of fresh air for the people. You trusted the people of Karnataka to reject divisiveness, who in turn have unitedly reciprocated by placing their faith in you. Kudos for not just the victory but also for the manner of victory!" the actor-politician tweeted.

13 May 2023, 05:47:28 PM IST

We'll assess what cost us the polls: Outgoing minister CN Ashwath Narayan

“The people of Karnataka have spoken and the results are clearly in favour of the Congress. However, I am surprised at the outcome. We gave good governance to the people and did all we could to win. However, we need to be humble and need to accept the people's verdict, which has gone against us. We'll assess what cost us the polls. We'll discuss and debate," Narayan told ANI.

13 May 2023, 05:39:04 PM IST

Celebration at Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee office in Bengaluru

13 May 2023, 05:28:34 PM IST

PM Modi congratulates Congress

“Congratulations to the Congress Party for their victory in the Karnataka Assembly polls. My best wishes to them in fulfilling people’s aspirations," he wrote.

13 May 2023, 05:19:16 PM IST

Congress sweeps past majority mark, BJP jinxed

Karnataka Election Result 2023 LIVE News Updates: Congress has registered a resounding victory in Karnataka assembly election, crossing the majority mark of 113, and is leading on 22 more seats. 

13 May 2023, 04:59:13 PM IST

JP Nadda said if you give votes to Congress, PM Modi's blessings will not be with you, Karnataka rejected it: Jairam Ramesh

Karnataka Election Result 2023 LIVE News Updates: The whole election campaign was about the issues of Karnataka. We didn't make it a national election, we made this election for Vidhan Sabha. Congress' win is PM Modi's decisive defeat. This is because except for PM Modi, there was no other face. The issues we raised were related to the state. But BJP made the election campaign like a referendum for PM Modi. JP Nadda said that if you give a vote to Congress, PM Modi's blessings will not be with you. The campaigning by PM Modi was totally rejected by the people of Karnataka

13 May 2023, 04:45:14 PM IST

Siddaramaiah wins in Varuna, defeats BJP by over 46,000 votes

Karnataka Election Result 2023 LIVE News Updates: Former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has won from the Varuna Assembly constituency, winning over the BJP by over 46,000 votes.

13 May 2023, 04:43:07 PM IST

Congress forges ahead on 136 seats, inches closer to landslide win

Karnataka Election Result 2023 LIVE News Updates: Congress is now leading ahead in over 136 seats, winning 101, and inching closer to a landslide win in the southern state.

13 May 2023, 04:22:53 PM IST

One of the milestones of the 2024 elections: Venugopal

Karnataka Election Result 2023 LIVE News Updates: Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal has said that victory in Karnataka is one of the milestones of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

13 May 2023, 04:01:28 PM IST

'Multiple reasons for loss': Bommai takes responsibility for loss

Karnataka Election Result 2023 LIVE News Updates: CM Basavaraj Bommai has taken responsibility for BJP's loss in the Karnataka election 2023. Speaking with reporters, CM Bommai said, “I take responsibility for this debacle. There are multiple reasons for this. We will find out all the reasons and strengthen the party once again for Parliament elections."

13 May 2023, 03:31:51 PM IST

Election result update: Congress wins 56, BJP bags 27 seats

Karnataka Election Result 2023 LIVE News Updates: Congress has won 56 Assembly constituencies and is leading on 79, the BJP has so far secured 27 assemblies in its kitty.

13 May 2023, 03:26:18 PM IST

CM Bommai’s convoy gets stuck as Congress workers celebrate on road

Karnataka Election Result 2023 LIVE News Updates: The convoy of Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai got stuck as the Congress workers celebrate on the road.

13 May 2023, 03:11:21 PM IST

Congress at 137 as it leads in 101 seats and wins 36 seats

Karnataka Election Result 2023 LIVE News Updates: As per the official Election Commission (EC) data, Congress is leading on 101 seats and has won 36 seats so far. In total, Congress is ahead on 137 seats in the 224-seat Assembly constituency.

13 May 2023, 02:58:01 PM IST

Party workers hail DK Shivakumar

13 May 2023, 02:51:59 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi's ‘nafrat ka bazaar band’ jibe at BJP as Congress surges ahead

Karnataka Election Result 2023 LIVE News Updates: Addressing a press conference as the Congress emerges victorious in early trends, Rahul Gandhi took a jibe at the BJP saying “nafrat ka bazaar band, mohabbat ki dukaan khuli hai".

 

13 May 2023, 02:42:18 PM IST

Poor people defeated crony capitalists: Rahul Gandhi

Karnataka Election Result 2023 LIVE News Updates: In his first reaction, Rahul Gandhi said that the Congress didn't fight the divisive battle in the state. “Poor people defeated crony capitalists in Karnataka. We didn't fight this battle using hatred," Rahul Gandhi said.

13 May 2023, 02:34:58 PM IST

Victory and defeat aren't new to BJP: Yediyurappa

Karnataka Election Result 2023 LIVE News Updates: In an official statement, former CM Yediyurappa said the BJP accepts the people's verdict in the Karnataka Election Result 2023. Addressing a presser, Yediyurappa said, “Victory and defeat aren't new to BJP. Party workers need not be panicked by these results. We will introspect about the party's setback. I respectfully accept this verdict."

13 May 2023, 02:21:07 PM IST

Will implement all welfare schemes we have announced in our manifesto: Kharge

Karnataka Election Result 2023 LIVE News Updates: “I thank the people of Karnataka for giving a huge mandate to Congress. We will uphold their belief in us. We will implement all the welfare schemes we have announced in our manifesto. I thank Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, and Sonia Gandhi who campaigned even when she wasn't well," Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge

13 May 2023, 01:57:21 PM IST

Congress secures resounding victory with 9 seats, BJP lags behind with 4

Karnataka Election Result 2023 LIVE News Updates: Congress has secured a resounding victory on 9 seats, BJP lags behind with 4

13 May 2023, 01:55:48 PM IST

We have won: Congress

Karnataka Election Result 2023 LIVE News Updates: Congress has declared in a tweet that it has won in Karnataka Election 2023. Officially, as per the Election Commission (EC), Congress has won nine seats and is leading on 125 constituencies. The BJP has so far won four seats and is leading on 60 seats.

13 May 2023, 01:46:47 PM IST

Hope Rahul Gandhi becomes PM: Siddaramaiah

Karnataka Election Result 2023 LIVE News Updates: Result of this election is a stepping stone to the Lok Sabha election. I hope all non-BJP parties come together and see that BJP is defeated and I also hope Rahul Gandhi may become PM of the country: Congress leader Siddaramaiah

13 May 2023, 01:45:40 PM IST

Congress vote share increases to 43% as the party wins 4 seats

Karnataka Election Result 2023 LIVE News Updates: As per ECI data, Congress vote share increases to 43% as the party wins 04 seats, leads in 129 other seats. Meanwhile, BJP's vote share dwindles to 35.8% as the party leads in 64 seats.

 

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13 May 2023, 01:44:00 PM IST

They say ‘Congress-mukt Bharat’, South is ‘BJP-mukt’: Baghel

Karnataka Election Result 2023 LIVE News Updates: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has said that they used to speak about a “Congress-mukt Bharat" but the South India is now “BJP-mukt". “First we won Himachal Pradesh and then we won Karnataka...They used to speak of 'Congress mukt-Bharat' but now South India is 'BJP-mukt'," Bhupesh Baghel said.

13 May 2023, 01:30:26 PM IST

Karnataka chose LPG over Bajrangbaliji, says Mahua Moitra

13 May 2023, 01:28:44 PM IST

Congress sweeping majority trends mandate against PM Modi, Amit Shah: Siddaramaiah

Karnataka Election Result 2023 LIVE News Updates: Speaking with reporters as Congress sweeps majority of early trends, former Siddaramaiah said the mandate is against PM Modi and Amit Shah. “It is a mandate against Narendra Modi, Amit Shah and JP Nadda. PM came to Karnataka 20 times; No PM in the past campaigned like this," Siddaramaiah said.

13 May 2023, 01:16:14 PM IST

Man engraves ‘Siddaramaiah CM’ tattoo on his chest: Watch video

13 May 2023, 01:12:54 PM IST

Clear message for 2024: BK Hariprasad

Karnataka Election Result 2023 LIVE News Updates: Congress leader BK Hariprasad said that the Karnataka trends are a clear message for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. “...Not a new path, people have chosen the clean path. This is a good mandate against BJP's false promises and negative politics...We had received a clear mandate much earlier. Still, they formed the Govt by poaching our MLAs. People didn't want to experiment this time. So, they gave a clear mandate," he said.

13 May 2023, 01:09:41 PM IST

DK Shivakumar in tears on TV as Congress sweeps early trends: WATCH

Karnataka Election Result 2023 LIVE News Updates: DK Shivakumar was in tears as he spoke about the support Karnataka has showered on the Congress in the Karnataka Election Result 2023.

 

13 May 2023, 12:50:56 PM IST

Not a new path, people have chosen the clean path: Congress leader BK Hariprasad

Congress leader BK Hariprasad says, "...Not a new path, people have chosen the clean path. This is a good mandate against BJP's false promises and negative politics...We had received a clear mandate much earlier. Still, they formed the Govt by poaching our MLAs. People didn't want to experiment this time. So, they gave a clear mandate."

13 May 2023, 12:41:06 PM IST

We respect and accept the verdict: Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar says, "...We respect and accept the verdict. We will contribute to our state and our people as a constructive Opposition..."

13 May 2023, 12:32:30 PM IST

Basavaraj Bommai: In spite of a lot of efforts put in by PM, BJP workers…

Karnataka Election Result 2023 LIVE News Updates: Conceding defeat, CM Basavaraj Bommai said, “In spite of a lot of efforts put in by PM & BJP workers, we've not been able to make the mark. Once the full results come we'll do a detailed analysis. We take this result in our stride to come back in Lok Sabha elections."

13 May 2023, 12:29:16 PM IST

Will come back in Lok Sabha election: Bommai

Karnataka Election Result 2023 LIVE News Updates: Basavaraj Bomai said, “As a national party, we will see what were the gaps and will analyse the numbers when the results are announced. We will come back in the Lok Sabha elections," Bommai said.

13 May 2023, 12:22:53 PM IST

Despite all efforts, BJP couldn't make the mark: Bommai

Karnataka Election Result 2023 LIVE News Updates: Making a statement as early trends show Congress surging ahead in Karnataka election, fixing a lead on over 113 seats, CM Basavaraj Bommai said the BJP couldn't make the mark in this election despite all the efforts it made. “We will come back in the Lok Sabha election," Bommai said.

13 May 2023, 12:05:44 PM IST

Congress gets 42.93% vote share, BJP gets 36.17%

Karnataka Election Result 2023 LIVE News Updates: As per the latest ECI data, Congress gets 42.93% vote share, BJP gets 36.17% vote share while JDS receives 12.97% vote share.

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Congress gets 42.93% vote share
13 May 2023, 12:04:16 PM IST

Even if PM Modi comes nothing will work: Siddaramaiah

Karnataka Election Result 2023 LIVE News Updates: "We told that even if PM Modi comes nothing will work and see that has happened. We are leading in 120 seats. As we expected we will get the majority": Congress leader Siddaramaiah as party crosses majority mark in Karanataka Election Results

13 May 2023, 11:46:57 AM IST

BJP in huddle as Congress surges ahead in early trends

Karnataka Election Result 2023 LIVE News Updates: Karnataka CM and BJP leader Basavaraj Bommai is at the BJP camp office in Shiggaon constituency as Congress surges ahead in 117 seats while BJP leads in 75 seats as per latest ECI trends.

 

13 May 2023, 11:38:21 AM IST

Karnataka CM Bommai leads with nearly 59,000 votes

Karnataka Election Result 2023 LIVE News Updates: Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai

13 May 2023, 11:15:09 AM IST

Congress will have a thumping victory: Sachin Pilot

Karnataka Election Result 2023 LIVE News Updates: 

13 May 2023, 11:13:44 AM IST

Congress leading in 120 constituencies, BJP - 69

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13 May 2023, 11:12:54 AM IST

Siddaramaiah leading from Varuna constituency

Karnataka Election Result 2023 LIVE News Updates: Congress leader Siddaramaiah leading from Varuna constituency as the Congress leads in 120 seats in Karnataka Election

13 May 2023, 11:11:38 AM IST

Congress races ahead, clinches comfortable majority in early trends

Karnataka Election Result 2023 LIVE News Updates: Congress looks set to clinch a comfortable majority in the Karnataka Assembly Election 2023 as it set its lead on 120 seats. BJP has not been able to even cross leads on 100 seats. JD(S) is running way behind with leads on 26 seats.

13 May 2023, 10:52:37 AM IST

Congress distributes sweets outside Shivakumar's residence: Watch 

Karnataka Election Result 2023 LIVE News Updates: Sweets being distributed outside the Bengaluru residence of Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar as the Congress crosses the halfway mark in Karnataka Election Result 2023.

13 May 2023, 10:27:51 AM IST

Congress' Jagadish Shettar trails in Hubli-Dharwad Central Assembly

Karnataka Election Result 2023 LIVE News Updates: Jagadish Shettar trails in Hubli-Dharwad Central Assembly

13 May 2023, 10:22:41 AM IST

Karnataka Election Result: Check winners list

Karnataka Election Result 2023 LIVE News Updates: Karnataka CM and BJP leader Basavaraj Bommai is leading from the Shiggaon Assembly seat. Shivakumar and turncoat Laxman Savadi are leading from their seats. Check the live updates on winners list here

13 May 2023, 10:20:20 AM IST

Out of 69 Lingayat seats, Congress leading on 43 seats

Karnataka Election Result 2023 LIVE News Updates: In the 69 Lingayats dominated seats, Congress is leading on 43 seats, up 21 from the last elections.

13 May 2023, 10:12:57 AM IST

EC: Congress officially leading on 110 seats, BJP at 71

Karnataka Election Result 2023 LIVE News Updates: As Congress maintains a lead on over 100 seats, 110 constituencies as per the Election Commission to be precise, the party has claimed that it will win with a comfortable majority. BJP, as per the Election Commission data, is ahead on 71 seats, way far behind the Congress.

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Congress officially leading on 110 seats, BJP at 71
13 May 2023, 10:09:35 AM IST

As JD(S) struggles, ex-CM Kumaraswamy visits temple: Watch

Karnataka Election Result 2023 LIVE News Update: As the JD(S) struggles to bag some seats in the Karnataka Election 2023, its chief and former CM HD Kumaraswamy has visited a temple to take blessings.

13 May 2023, 10:06:48 AM IST

BREAKING: Congress calls for meeting as party inches closer to victory

13 May 2023, 09:56:17 AM IST

Congress leading on 95 seats, inching closer to magic mark of 113: EC

Karnataka Election Result 2023 LIVE News Updates: According to the Election Commission's official data, the Congress remains dominant and maintains leads on 95 seats and inching closer to the majority mark of 113.

13 May 2023, 09:49:10 AM IST

 PM Modi's divisive, negative campaign didn't work: Congress

Karnataka Election Result 2022 LIVE News Updates: "We will form the govt with a heavy majority, there's no doubt about it. Negative, divisive campaign of the PM did not work": Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera

13 May 2023, 09:43:28 AM IST

W Congress workers have started celebrating in Delhi as party maintains lead: Watch

Karnataka Election Result 2023 LIVE News Updates: Congress party workers have started celebrating in Delhi as the party continues to maintains a lead as the early trends come in.

13 May 2023, 09:38:38 AM IST

BJP turncoat Laxman Savadi leading in Athani

Karnataka Election Result 2023 LIVE News Updates: Laxman Savadi who had switched from the BJP to Congress, is leading in the Athani Assembly constituency by 5374 votes.

13 May 2023, 09:33:03 AM IST

Mallikarjun Kharge's son Priyank Kharge leading from Chittapur

Karnataka Election Result 2023 LIVE News Updates: Mallikarjun Kharge's son Priyank Kharge is leading from Chittapur assembly seat. The Congress has maintained its lead in the 224-seat Karnataka Assembly election result 2023

13 May 2023, 09:31:21 AM IST

Congress' Shivakumar leads in Kanakapura, BJP's R Ashoka trailing, as per EC

Karnataka Election Result 2023 LIVE News Updates: Karnataka Congress President DK Shivakumar is leading in Kanakapura Assembly constituency, while the BJP's, R Ashoka, is trailing, as per the Election Commission early trends