Karnataka Polls 2023: Polling Commences for Eight Assembly Constituencies in DK District
Mangaluru: Polling commenced today for the State Assembly general elections across eight assembly constituencies in the district. From the early morning hours, voters were observed forming queues outside several polling booths. To ensure the smooth conduct of polling, over 4,500 police and paramilitary officers have been deployed in the district.
A total of 17,81,389 individuals have registered to exercise their voting rights in the district, including 9,10,314 females, 8,70,991males, and 84 individuals who identify as transgender. The district has set up 1,860 polling booths, with 1,184 located in rural areas and 676 in urban and semi-urban areas.
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For enhanced transparency, webcasting arrangements have been made in 939 polling booths as per the Election Commission's instructions. Additionally, micro observers have been assigned to 164 polling booths, while the remaining booths have been assigned to Central Paramilitary Forces (CPMFs) for security.
The district administration has meticulously organized all necessary arrangements to ensure peaceful polling. Deputy Commissioner Ravikumar M R, who also serves as the district election officer, has stated that voting will continue until 6 pm.
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KKR defeat LSG via Super Over
Lucknow (PTI): Kolkata Knight Riders edged Lucknow Super Giants via Super Overs in a battle between two bottom-placed teams in the IPL, here on Sunday.
Chasing a modest 156, LSG suffered a batting collapse and managed to tie the contest and take it to Super Over with No. 9 Mohammed Shami striking a last-ball six against a wayward Kartik Tyagi, who leaked 16 runs in the final over.
But Sunil Narine bowled a stunning Super Over conceding just one run and taking two wickets to give KKR an easy target.
Rinku Singh then finished the chase with a boundary off first ball from Prince Yadav.
Earlier the KKR were in deep trouble with 93/7 in 15 overs but Rinku smashed a sensational 83 not out from 51 balls including four sixes in a row in the final over to lift them to 155/7.
Cameron Green (34) was the only other batter to reach double-digit scores as KKR suffered a familiar batting meltdown with Mohsin taking his maiden fifer.
In reply, LSG continued their dismal show with the bat to succumb to their fifth loss in a row.
Brief Scores:
Kolkata Knight Riders 155/7; 20 overs (Rinku Singh 83 not out, Cameron Green 34; Mohsin Khan 5/23). Lucknow Super Giants 155/8; 20 overs (Rishabh Pant 42). KKR won via Super Over.
