K'taka By-Election Results 2019 Updates: BJP retains majority, Cong top leaders resigns post by-poll

By Anuj Cariappa

| Updated: Monday, December 9, 2019, 19:50 [IST]

Bengaluru, Dec 09: The ruling BJP on Monday retained majority in the Karnataka Assembly when it bagged six seats in the byelections in which it was also leading in an equal number in other segments where counting is underway. The BJP's good show in 12 seats comes as a morale booster for the saffron party after it's setback in Maharashtra. Former chief minister Siddaramaiah and State Congress chief Dinesh Gundu Rao resigned from their posts post by-polls debacle.

The Congress, which won 12 of those 15 seats in the 2018 assembly polls, was leading only in two segments -- Hunsur and Shivajinagar, while its former ally the JD(S) trailed in all the 12 seats it contested.

The six BJP candidates who won are: Arabail Shivaram Hebbar (Yellapura), Narayana Gowda (K R Pete), B C Patil (Hirekerur), Shrimant Patil (Kagwad), Mahesh Kumthalli (Athani) and K Sudhakar (Chikkaballapura).

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5:33 PM, 9 Dec

Pahul Gandhi tweets, "In the very first chance they get, this is how voters react to opportunist politics & stealing of mandate by rejected parties by coming together for the sake of power!#KarnatakaBypolls result proves that people won’t tolerate if someone tries to play with public mandate & wish!"

5:22 PM, 9 Dec

Eshwar Khandre to reportedly resign as KPCC Working President.

4:42 PM, 9 Dec

President of Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee and the member of Karnataka Legislative Assembly Dinesh Gundu Rao said,"I accept full responsibility for bypoll defeat."

4:18 PM, 9 Dec

Former CM Siddaramaiah said, "We were hoping people would teach a lesson to disqualified MLAs."

3:38 PM, 9 Dec

Siddaramaiah resigns as Opposition party leader

3:37 PM, 9 Dec

Former CM Siddaramaiah addresses the media after bypoll results.

3:37 PM, 9 Dec

Dinesh Gundu Rao is reportedly planning to resign as KPCC chief.

3:37 PM, 9 Dec

Siddaramaiah is reportedly planning to resign as Opposition party leader.

3:36 PM, 9 Dec

Independent candidate Sharath Bache Gowda wins from Hoskote constituency.

1:51 PM, 9 Dec

BJP's S T Somashekar finally wins Yeshwantpur.

1:50 PM, 9 Dec

11 results declared. 10 to BJP and 1 to Congress.

1:42 PM, 9 Dec

Ramesh Jharkiholi defeats younger brother Lakhan by 27892 votes in Gokak.

1:42 PM, 9 Dec

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulates BS Yediyurappa on a call. Amit Shah and JP Nadda also congratulate him and thank party workers and voters.

1:41 PM, 9 Dec

Anand Singh who won from Vijayanagar, says it's a victory for the people from the constituency.

1:25 PM, 9 Dec

Ruling BJP wins six seats in the bypolls in Karnataka, while leading in six others; retains majority in the Assembly

1:09 PM, 9 Dec

Karnataka has voted for stable and strong government and it is a lesson taught to Congress, says PM Modi

1:09 PM, 9 Dec

Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa said,''I am happy that people have given a very good verdict. Now, without any problem we can give a pro-people and a stable government.''

12:24 PM, 9 Dec

Byrathi Basvraj of BJP declared winner in KR Puram

12:16 PM, 9 Dec

Independent candidate Sharath Bache Gowda leads by 9,640 votes from Hoskote constituency.

12:10 PM, 9 Dec

BJP candidate Arun Kumar wins from Ranebennur.

12:10 PM, 9 Dec

BJP's Shivaram Hebbar wins Yellapur constituency

12:06 PM, 9 Dec

Except for A H Vishwanath in Hunsur and MTB Nagaraj from Hoskote all other 11 rebels labelled defectors by their parties win again on BJP tickets.

12:06 PM, 9 Dec

Congress candidate from Hunsur, Mysuru district HP Manjunath celebrates with the party workers as he is set to win

12:03 PM, 9 Dec

BJP candidate Ramesh Jarkiholi wins from Gokak constituency.

11:53 AM, 9 Dec

In Chikkaballapur, BJP candidate Dr K Sudhakar has won

11:52 AM, 9 Dec

BJP MP Shoba Karandlaje says the victory is due to the decisive leadership of BS Yediyurappa.

11:51 AM, 9 Dec

As BJP looks set to attain a clear majority, Senior BJP leaders have started arriving at Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa's residence

11:50 AM, 9 Dec

BJP candidate Anand Singh wins from Vijayanagar constituency.

11:50 AM, 9 Dec

Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa celebrates with his son BY Vijayendra as BJP leads on 12 out of 15 seats in #KarnatakaAssemblyBypolls. pic.twitter.com/0uualeU8Yg
— ANI (@ANI) December 9, 2019

Yediyurappa celebrates BJP's victory in bypolls

11:50 AM, 9 Dec

Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa celebrates with his son BY Vijayendra as BJP leads on 12 out of 15 seats

12:04 AM, 9 Dec

Currently, the saffron party has 105 MLAs (including an Independent), the Congress 66 and the JD(S) has 34 MLAs. There is also one BSP member, a nominated member and the Speaker.

12:04 AM, 9 Dec

While the BJP is confident of winning more than eight seats, the Congress and JD(S) are optimistic that the voters will defeat the defectors, who have been disqualified and are now contesting on BJP tickets.

12:06 AM, 9 Dec

The bye-elections held across nine districts, necessitated after 17 rebel MLAs from the Congress and JD(S) parties defected to the BJP, recorded 66.25 per cent voting, according to the Election Commission of India.

12:06 AM, 9 Dec

Of the 15 constituencies where polling has been held, 12 were held by the Congress and three by the JD(S) after the 2018 elections.

12:08 AM, 9 Dec

Ahead of the result, leaders in Karnataka visited temples and Maths on Sunday seeking divine intervention.

12:08 AM, 9 Dec

Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa went to Dharmasthala and sought the blessings of Lord Manjunatha.

12:08 AM, 9 Dec

The 86-year-old JD(S) patriarch and former prime minister H D Deve Gowda performed puja at Sai Baba temple at Shirdi.

12:08 AM, 9 Dec

Karnataka Rural Development Minister K S Eshwarappa too visited the Veereshwara Punyashrama at Gadag and performed special prayers.

12:09 AM, 9 Dec

The BJP need at least six seats for a majority in the assembly of 221 seats minus the Speaker and a nominated member.

12:10 AM, 9 Dec

Speculations are rife that the Congress and JD(S) may join hands again if the poll results favour the two parties.

5:57 AM, 9 Dec

The fate of the rebels will be decided today. Counting of votes will begin at 8 am.

5:58 AM, 9 Dec

The BJP would need at least 6 seats to remain in power. The exit polls have predicted that the BJP would win at least 8 seats of the 15.

5:59 AM, 9 Dec

What if BJP fails to get the required seats. In such a case the BJP may push for President’s rule and then fresh elections in the state.

5:59 AM, 9 Dec

Counting of votes will begin at 8 am. The trends should be known by around 10 am.

7:16 AM, 9 Dec

Preparations are on for the counting of votes. There is heavy security in place at the centres.

7:16 AM, 9 Dec

The Congress and JD(S) are in talks to form a government if the BJP is unable to get the required six seats. However there could be a twist in the tale and the JD(S) may also end up supporting the BJP in Karnataka.

7:50 AM, 9 Dec

KR Puram BJP candidate Byrathi Basavaraj arrive at St Joseph's Indian High School counting centre.

7:50 AM, 9 Dec

Mahalakshmi layout Congress candidate M Shivaraj arrives at St Joseph's college counting centre.

7:51 AM, 9 Dec

KR Puram strongroom opens, counting begins.

7:51 AM, 9 Dec

Man tries to gain entry to counting centre in KR Pete illegally, cops detain him.

7:52 AM, 9 Dec

Yediyurappa has already set aside 15 cabinet berths vacant to fill them with new MLAs.

8:07 AM, 9 Dec

BJP candidate from Shivajinagar M Sarvana arrive at Mount Carmel college counting centre.

8:07 AM, 9 Dec

Counting of votes begins for all 15 constituencies

8:08 AM, 9 Dec

Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa visited Sri Manjunatha Swamy Temple in Dharmasthala yesterday ahead of counting in crucial bypolls.

8:09 AM, 9 Dec

CM Yediyurappa has said that he is confident the BJP would win 13 seats, while the Congress and JD(S) would get one seat each.

8:10 AM, 9 Dec

The postal ballots are currently being sorted by the poll officials. The Election Commission officials say that the postal ballots will be counted before 9am.

8:10 AM, 9 Dec

Disqualified MLA and BJP candidate Ramesh Jarkiholi leads in postal ballots in Gokak.

8:11 AM, 9 Dec

Disqualified MLA and BJP candidate Anand Singh leads in postal ballots in Vijayanagar.

8:12 AM, 9 Dec

BJP takes early lead in 4 seats

8:13 AM, 9 Dec

BJP leading in postal ballots in Chikkaballapura and KR Puram