Congress single-largest party in exit-polls, state likely to head into hung assembly
Bengaluru: As Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023 come to a close, several exit polls have predicted the possible outcome of the elections. Four prominent exit polls have been conducted, and the results indicate that the Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023 could be a closely contested affair.
According to the ZEE-MATRIZE exit poll, the Congress is predicted to win between 108 to 118 seats, while the BJP is expected to win between 79 to 89 seats. The JDS is projected to win between 25 to 35 seats, while other parties are expected to win between 2 to 4 seats.
The Republic-PMARQ exit poll paints a different picture with the BJP predicted to win between 85 to 100 seats and the Congress expected to win between 94 to 108 seats. The JDS is projected to win between 24 to 32 seats, while other parties are expected to win between 2 to 6 seats.
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TV9 Bharatvarsh's exit poll results indicate that the Congress is expected to win between 99 to 109 seats, while the BJP is predicted to win between 88 to 98 seats. The JDS is expected to win between 21 to 26 seats, while other parties are expected to win between 0 to 4 seats.
The TV9-C Voter exit poll has predicted that the Congress may win between 100 to 112 seats, while the BJP may win between 83 to 95 seats. The JDS is projected to win between 21 to 29 seats, while other parties are expected to win between 2 to 6 seats.
All the exit polls indicate that the Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023 could be a closely contested affair with none of the parties predicted to win a clear majority. The actual results of the elections will be known on the day of the vote counting, which is scheduled for May 13.
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Punishment for those disrupting assembly proceedings, warns Speaker UT Khader
Belagavi: Speaker U.T. Khader on Friday warned that members who disrupt Assembly proceedings by talking in their seats during debates will be made to sit in the House for an entire day as a disciplinary measure.
The warning came after the Question Hour, when Deputy Leader of the Opposition Arvind Bellad was permitted to initiate a discussion on the development of North Karnataka.
At this point, expelled BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal objected, stating that he had been seeking a debate for the past three days but had not been given an opportunity.
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Responding to the objection, Speaker Khader said Bellad had already been granted permission and assured Yatnal that he would be allowed to speak at the next opportunity. He noted that even as a serious discussion was underway, several MLAs were speaking among themselves with their microphones on, disrupting the proceedings.
Expressing displeasure over the conduct of members, Khader likened the situation to football, where players receive red, yellow, or white cards for violations. Similarly, he said, the Assembly issues warning cards to members who disturb the House. If they fail to correct themselves despite repeated warnings, they would be required to remain seated in the Assembly hall for a full day as punishment, he stated.
