Karnataka assembly election 2023: Congress candidates winning list updates | Latest News India

Vote counting has commenced for the Karnataka Assembly election of 2023, with parties bracing themselves for a gripping and closely contested battle. The high-stake poll battle is crucial as the parties chalk out their strategies for the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha election as well. Being the first major election this year, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) aims to maintain its hold over the state, while facing a formidable challenge from the Congress party. (Track Karnataka election results LIVE updates here.)

The exit polls revealed Wednesday evening, predicted mixed results, giving Congress an edge over the BJP. If these exit poll predictions turn out to be true, it will be a crucial indicator of voter sentiment leading up to the general election. Additionally, it would serve as a morale booster for the Congress party.

Both the ruling BJP and the Congress on Friday held strategy sessions on ways to keep the flock together. The third major party in the race, the Janata Dal Secular is being seen as a ‘kingmaker’ in case of a hung assembly as indicated by some exit polls.

Let’s now shift our attention to examine the leading and trailing Congress candidates in the election.