Voting is in progress in state: 10.51% voter turnout by 9:15 am
Bengaluru: Voting for the 222 constituencies of the Karnataka state Assembly began on Saturday morning, and 10: 51 percent voter turned out by 9: 15 am.
A total of 5.06 crore voters will exercise their right to vote in the state.
Of 224 constituencies, voting is going on in 222 constituencies. While the polling will be held in the Rajarajeshwari city constituency on 28, Jayanagar constituency's voting has been postponed to Friday following the death of a constituency's candidate.
Polling highlights
* Former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda arrived at the polling booth with his wife Chennamma and his son Revanna in the Paduvalhippe village of Holenarasipur constituency.
* Chief Electoral Officer Sanjeev Kumar exercised his franchise at Lawrence English School, 9th Main Road of HSR Layout in Bommanahalli Assembly constituency.
* BJP president BS Yeddyurappa voted in Shikaripura in Shimoga district. Before voting, he visited a temple and worshiped.
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Bailahongala MLA Mahantesh Kaujalagi involved in car accident near Vidhana Soudha
Bengaluru: In a recent incident near the Vidhana Soudha, Bailahongala MLA Mahantesh Kaujalagi was involved in a car accident. The mishap occurred as the MLA was departing from the MLA's House and was struck by a polo vehicle while exiting the Vidhana Soudha premises.
Fortunately, the MLA sustained only minor injuries in the collision. Following the accident, Kaujalagi was immediately transported to the hospital in another vehicle for medical attention.
The incident happened within the jurisdiction of the Cubbon Park Traffic Police Station.
