Byelections: Polling percentage drops, but voting passes off peacefully in Davangere South, Bagalkot
Polling for the byelections in Davangere South and Bagalkot Legislative Assembly constituencies concluded peacefully, despite some technical glitches and a minor clash. The polling percentages were lower than those in the 2023 general elections, with Bagalkot recording 68.73% and Davangere South 68.55%. Allegations of threats against students by BJP candidate Viranna Charantimath's son prompted an inquiry. Deputy Commissioner Sangappa ordered an investigation into these claims, while Youth Congress workers protested the alleged intimidation tactics.
9 APR 2026
— 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.
· THIS STORY — 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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