Karnataka bypolls at 1 PM: 42% polling in Bagalkot; 37.17% in Davanagere South
Voting for by-elections in Bagalkot and Davanagere South constituencies in Karnataka is underway. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, and several other ministers campaigned extensively in the two segments, while the BJP focused on unity among its leaders. The outcome of the by-election is unlikely to have an immediate impact on state politics but is seen as a matter of prestige for both the ruling Congress and the opposition BJP. Over 2.59 lakh eligible voters are expected to cast their ballots in Bagalkot, where nine candidates are vying for the seat, and over 2.31 lakh voters in Davanagere South, with 25 candidates contesting. The counting of votes will be held on May 4th.
9 APR 2026
· THIS STORY — 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.
— 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.
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