Karnataka By-Elections Voting Completed

4 UPDATES · 2 DAYS · 8 APR 2026 — 9 APR 2026

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Latest · 9 Apr 2026

Despite technical glitches and a minor clash, byelection polling in Davangere South and Bagalkot concluded peacefully, with lower voter turnout than the 2023 general elections.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the polling for the Davangere South and Bagalkot byelections scheduled for April 9, including reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments of the election. It excludes other actions by the candidates, parties, or regions unless they are direct developments of the byelections scheduled for April 9.

The full story, from the beginning

8Apr

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

All set for polling for Davangere South, Bagalkot byelections on April 9

9Apr

The Hindu

Over 2.59 lakh voters in Bagalkot and 2.31 lakh in Davanagere South cast ballots in Karnataka's by-elections.

The Hindu

Despite two minor incidents, polling in Bagalkot, Karnataka proceeded smoothly with a high voter turnout.

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

Despite technical glitches and a minor clash, byelection polling in Davangere South and Bagalkot concluded peacefully, with lower voter turnout than the 2023 general elections.

Story concluded