Why did Congress lose despite higher vote-share than BJP
Bengaluru: The Congress, which had won 122 seats in 2013's state assembly polls, has gained merely 78 seats this time. If various parties' vote share numbers are seen, Congress has increased number of votes comparing to previous elections.
Congress has steadily improved its vote shares in the last three elections from 34.8 percent in 2008 to 36.6 percent in 2013 to 38 percent in 2018. However, this has not translated to more seats. In 2008, despite a higher vote share, the Congress lost to the BJP. In 2013, its vote share increased by 2.2 percent but its seat share rose dramatically to 54.5 percent. In 2018, despite a higher vote share, the number of seats it won has dropped.
In previous elections, BJP had secured 19.9 percent votes. The party which had obtained 43.3 per cent votes in Lokasabha polls, has gained 36.2 percent votes in this election. JDS had acquired 20.2 per cent votes in 2013. But this time it is reduced to 19.3 percent.
However, in the 2013 election, the total vote share of all parties was 32 percent. This time 4 percent wave swept in favor of BJP due to which the total vote share was 36, and it helped BJP to win more seats. Likewise, the BJP's votes were not scattered like the Congress; instead, they were centralized in some areas and benefitted to the party. These all reasons led BJP to gain more seats.
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Davangere: Two policemen injured in stone pelting during Ganesha procession
Davangere: Reports state that two groups engaged in stone pelting at each other during Ganesha idol immersion ceremony in Davangere on Thursday. Two police personnel were injured in the incident.
Few days ago, two groups of youth engaged in verbal altercation regarding raising of a flag for Eid Milad celebration. On account of the clashes, police had heightened security for the Ganesha procession. Despite the additional security, stones were pelted at the procession, sources stated. Inspector Gururaj and constable Raghavendra were injured in the incident. The procession continued after the police brought the situation to control. However, the stone pelting resumed once again as the procession surged forwards.
Security has been tightened up in the area and all shops have been closed down by the police. The two police personnel, who were injured in the stone pelting, are undergoing treatment at a hospital.
