Bengaluru, Dec 11 : The Election Commission of Karnataka has announced over 90 per cent polling in the biennial election to the Karnataka Legislative Council held on Friday for 25 seats.The polling took place from 8 a.m.to 4 p.m.
The results are being considered crucial for the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and especially Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai.The results will also have a direct bearing on the power equation in council.
The results of the elections will be announced on December 14.
Karnataka’s office has released a statement stating that the election process was peacefully concluded.
Belagavi recorded 99.98 per cent of voting while Kolar recorded 99.96 per cent voter turnout.
Bengaluru Urban constituency saw a turnout of 99.86 per cent till 4 p.m.at the time of closure of poll.
The major political parties in the state, including the Congress, JD (S), and the ruling BJP are expected to keep a close eye on election results for the council.This is known as the “upper house” of state legislative.
As many as 90 candidates are in the fray.Among them, 89 are male while Congress’ Gayathri Shanthe Gowda is the lone female candidate.
The BJP and the Congress have fielded candidates in 20 constituencies.JD (S) is contesting in six and Aam Aadmi Party is contesting in three constituencies.
There is a direct contest in 13 constituencies between the Congress and the BJP.The stage is also set for a triangular contest in eight constituencies.
In addition, there are formidable Independent candidates in Belagavi as well as Dharwad constituencies.
The results, to be announced on December 14, are being regarded as the precursor to the state assembly elections of 2023.
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