Karnataka urban body polls: Congress gets edge over BJP; Yeddyurappa blames coalition for loss

Updated: Tuesday, September 4, 2018, 1:57 [IST]

Bengaluru, Sep 3: Out of the total of 2,664 wards in 105 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), the Congress has won 982 seats, BJP 927, JD(S) 375, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) won 13 seats and Others have won 363 seats. The election to three Town Panchayats in Kodagu district with 45 seats has been postponed due to recent floods.

Few untoward incidents were reported during the day. Eight people injured in an acid attack on the victory procession of winning Congress candidate Inayatullah Khan in Tumkur.

Congress worker Syed Nizamuddin furious after his sister-in-law's loss in the election stabs the mother of 2 JD(S) workers in Koppal. reportedly escaped after stabbing the victim.

Karnataka urban local body election results 2018 LIVE: Counting of votes underway

DISTRICT WISE ULB RESULTS

Sl. No.	District Name	Total Seats	Declared Seats	BJP	INC	JD(S)	BSP	NCP	CPI	CPI(M)	Ind	Oth
1	BAGALAKOTE	312	312	161	122	10	0	0	0	0	19	0
2	BALLARI	39	39	16	20	0	0	0	0	0	3	0
3	BELAGAVI	343	343	104	85	10	0	0	0	0	144	0
4	BIDAR	23	23	5	14	3	0	0	0	0	1	0
5	CHAMARAJANAGAR	62	61	21	19	0	10	0	0	0	5	6
6	CHITRADURGA	89	89	35	25	16	0	0	0	0	13	0
7	DAKSHIN KANNDA	89	89	42	30	4	0	0	0	0	2	11
8	DAVANAGERE	59	59	31	19	5	0	0	0	0	3	1
9	GADAG	123	123	54	57	2	0	0	0	0	10	0
10	HASSAN	135	135	20	15	91	0	0	0	0	9	0
11	HAVERI	136	136	43	66	3	0	0	0	0	14	10
12	KALABURAGI	168	168	63	90	6	1	0	0	0	8	0
13	KODAGU	45
14	KOPPAL	104	104	43	47	4	0	0	0	0	10	0
15	MANDYA	117	117	4	35	64	0	0	0	0	13	1
16	MYSURU	134	134	27	48	43	2	0	0	0	14	0
17	RAICHUR	175	175	23	90	40	0	0	0	0	17	5
18	SHIVAMOGGA	35	35	20	7	2	0	0	0	0	6	0
19	TUMKURU	115	115	24	32	51	0	0	0	0	8	0
20	UDUPI	97	97	66	28	0	0	0	0	0	3	0
21	UTTARA KANNADA	200	200	85	87	8	0	0	0	0	20	0
22	VIJAYAPURA	23	23	8	8	2	0	0	0	0	5	0
23	YADGIR	85	85	34	38	11	0	0	0	0	2	0
	Totals :	2709	2662	929	982	375	13	0	0	0	329	34

Here are the LIVE updates:

Sep 03, 2018, 4:59 PM IST

Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy says, "We are happy with the way the coalition parties have performed. BJP keeps saying that coalition won't last but people have shown their faith in the coalition government."

Sep 03, 2018, 4:59 PM IST

Sep 03, 2018, 4:49 PM IST

JD(S) state President H Vishwanath stated that people of Karnataka have given a mixed mandate and the results will not impact 2019 polls. He added that JD(S) will form an alliance with #Congress wherever necessary.

Sep 03, 2018, 4:46 PM IST

Sep 03, 2018, 4:04 PM IST

Cooperation minister Bandeppa Kashempur expressed his joy over election results states that coalition govt has been blessed by the people and the 2 parties should form an alliance for the Lok Sabha polls.

Sep 03, 2018, 4:04 PM IST

KPCC president Eshwar Khandre expressing happiness over election results says coalition govt will hold power in most town municipalities. He added Rahul Gandhi will be the next PM of India.

Sep 03, 2018, 3:19 PM IST

Congress workers accused of stabbing SDPI worker in Mysuru. The victim who was accused of working against Congress has been rushed to KR Hospital.

Sep 03, 2018, 2:38 PM IST

Congress worker Syed Nizamuddin furious after his sister-in-law's loss in the election stabs the mother of 2 JD(S) workers in Koppal. Accused reportedly escaped after stabbing the victim.

Sep 03, 2018, 2:28 PM IST

8 injured in acid attack at Congress celebration rally in Tumkur

Karnataka: Eight people injured in an acid attack on the victory procession of winning Congress candidate Inayatullah Khan in Tumkur. #KarnatakaLocalBodyElections pic.twitter.com/EKnHMo8Vy6
— ANI (@ANI) September 3, 2018

Sep 03, 2018, 2:21 PM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy is expected to arrive at Vidhana Soudha at 4pm. Congress leader Dinesh Gundu Rao will also address a press conference at the same time.

Sep 03, 2018, 1:49 PM IST

The Congress was ahead of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as the counting began on Mondau of votes cast for Karnataka's 105 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), the State Election Commission (SEC) said.

Sep 03, 2018, 1:45 PM IST

Congress backed independent candidates Noor Jahan Jamdar and her son Sabeer Jamdar win ward no 14 and 15 respectively in Chikkodi municipality.

Sep 03, 2018, 1:45 PM IST

BJP MLA Veeranna Charantimath accused HY Meti of getting Bagalkot voters' list modified with bogus voters and that a befitting reply was given with BJP's victory.

Sep 03, 2018, 1:45 PM IST

Independents who are supporters of Ramesh Jarkiholi win all 23 wards in Konnur town municipal council.

Sep 03, 2018, 1:45 PM IST

BJP leader R Ashoka said JD(S) has suffered a humiliating defeat in ULB polls. He said Congress has won lesser number of seats compared to previous polls and that BJP has managed to improve its tally. He said local leaders will decide on alliance matters.

Sep 03, 2018, 1:44 PM IST

Senior Congress leader VeerappaMoily has said that the local leaders will decide on alliance in areas where Congress lack majority.

Sep 03, 2018, 1:44 PM IST

Chikkanayakanahalli municipality results are out. JD(S) wins with 14 wards. BJP - 5, Congress - 2 and Others - 2 out of 23 wards.

Sep 03, 2018, 1:44 PM IST

Madhugiri municipality goes to Congress that has won 13 wards. JD(S) wins 9 & Others - 1 out of 23 wards.

Sep 03, 2018, 1:44 PM IST

Tumakuru final results out. BJP wins 12, Congress - 10, JD(S) - 10 out of 35 wards.

Sep 03, 2018, 1:18 PM IST

Congress is not lagging behind. Neck-to-neck fight is there & if you combine secular votes, they are the most. These elections are based on minor issues & local candidates & these results don't hold much significance, says Mallikarjun Kharge on Karnataka urban local body polls results

Sep 03, 2018, 1:18 PM IST

Veerappa Siragannavar, BJP candidate from ward No. 19 of Bagalkote municipal council, celebrates his victory in the urban local body polls by removing his shirt.

#WATCH: Veerappa Siragannavar, BJP candidate from ward No. 19 of Bagalkote municipal council, celebrates his victory in the urban local body polls by removing his shirt. #Karnataka pic.twitter.com/hUl7PnCG6W
— ANI (@ANI) September 3, 2018

Sep 03, 2018, 12:40 PM IST

BS Yeddyurappa reacting on Karnataka urban local body election results said that states that BJP could have won more seats but did not due to the coalition govt. He added that BJP will win more seats in the upcoming LS Polls.

Sep 03, 2018, 11:55 AM IST

Results declared on 2267 out of total 2664 seats in 102 urban local bodies where polls took place on August 31. Congress wins 846, BJP wins 788, JD(S) wins 307, and independent candidates win 277 seats.

Sep 03, 2018, 11:52 AM IST

JDS leads at Hassan district with 46 seats

Sep 03, 2018, 11:52 AM IST

In a total of 2709 seats across Karnataka, Independent candidates have secured a win in 233 seats. In the Belgavi district, a total of 92 seats out of 200 are won by Independent candidates.

Sep 03, 2018, 11:30 AM IST

Results of 1822 out of 2709 have been announced. Congress leads with win on 696, closely followed by the BJP that has secured win in 645 seats. The JDS has won 236 seats.

Sep 03, 2018, 11:30 AM IST

Results have been announced only for 2 seats out of 35 in Shivamogga, each won by INC and BJP respectively.

Sep 03, 2018, 11:27 AM IST

Senior BJP leader KS Eshwarappa said that they have won Shivamogga corporation elections due to the efforts of party cadres and on the basis of ‘Hindutva’.

Sep 03, 2018, 11:24 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is leading in 20 wards in Shimoga. Shimoga is the bastion of B S Yeddyurappa, who had declared that BJP would win at least 50% - 60% seats.

Sep 03, 2018, 11:22 AM IST

Congress-JDS together lead in over 60% ULBs in Karnataka. Cong first, BJP second & JDS third.

Sep 03, 2018, 8:04 am IST

Counting of votes began on Monday from 8 am onwards and results are expected to be declared by night as electronic voting machines (EVMs) were used for polling.

Sep 03, 2018, 8:10 am IST

In the polls held on Friday, 105 urban local bodies (ULBs) in Karnataka were contested, including 3 city corporations, 23 town panchayats, 29 city municipalities and 53 town municipalities. In all, a total of 2,662 wards were up for grabs.

Sep 03, 2018, 8:10 am IST

On Friday, an average voter turnout of 63.2 per cent was recorded by the SEC. The voting was conducted under the watch of 40,000 security personnel deployed for the safe conduct of the elections.

Sep 03, 2018, 8:10 am IST

In the 2013 civic elections of Karnataka, the Congress had emerged the single largest party winning 1,960 of the 4,976 ULB seats. BJP and JD(S) had tied with victory on 905 seats each, whereas the remaining were bagged by the Independents.

Sep 03, 2018, 8:30 am IST

Visuals from a strong room in Kalaburagi

Karnataka: Counting for 102 urban local bodies polls that took place on August 31 to begin shortly; #visuals from a strong room in Kalaburagi pic.twitter.com/rxYKEwWcFl
— ANI (@ANI) September 3, 2018

Sep 03, 2018, 8:30 am IST

Postal ballots being counted first in Haveri

Sep 03, 2018, 8:39 am IST

Counting underway at Alanda Town Municipal Council in Kalaburagi for 102 urban local bodies polls that took place on August 31

#Karnataka: Counting underway at Alanda Town Municipal Council in Kalaburagi for 102 urban local bodies polls that took place on August 31 pic.twitter.com/JUODE4pXIt
— ANI (@ANI) September 3, 2018

Sep 03, 2018, 8:44 am IST

Former CM Siddaramaiah who termed the Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) election a "friendly match" has left for a 15-day tour to Europe with his family.

Sep 03, 2018, 8:44 am IST

Though ruling Congress and JD(U) are contesting the Urban Local Bodies elections separately, they said that they will opt for an alliance only at places where results are hung.

Sep 03, 2018, 8:45 am IST

The Congress is confident of getting a majority in many city and town municipalities across the state.

Sep 03, 2018, 8:47 am IST

The Congress is confident of getting a majority in many city and town municipalities across the state.

Sep 03, 2018, 8:48 am IST

In Bijapur's Muddebihal Municpal Ward BJP has won in seven wards, Congress in four and independent canidates have won four wards.

Sep 03, 2018, 8:54 am IST

BJP-Congress workers clash near a counting centre in Hukkeri. The police have resorted to lathicharge to control the situation

Sep 03, 2018, 9:03 am IST

Congress candidate MD Khalida has won Ward number 11 in Hallikhed TMC whereas, in Ullal, JD(S) and SDPI have won two CMC seats each. The Congress has won one seat in Ullal.

Sep 03, 2018, 9:15 am IST

In Chikkodi district, Police struggle to control BJP & Congress workers and resort to lathicharge to disperse the supporters from outside the polling booth. Counting begins at Urdu High School in Hukkeri.

Sep 03, 2018, 9:17 am IST

In 23 constituencies of Davanagere district's Channagiri, BJP is leading in 10 seats, followed by Congress in 8 and JD(S) in 3.

Sep 03, 2018, 9:21 am IST

DyCM G Parameshwara faces setback in his own constituency with JD(S) winning 4 wards in Koratagere in Tumakuru district.

Sep 03, 2018, 9:24 am IST

The EC officials declared the final results of the Hirekerur TMC in Haveri where is has emerged that the Congress or BJP can form the council with the support of others. Here is the tally of seats won:

Sep 03, 2018, 9:31 am IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party has won nine seats and Congress has won one out of 10 wards in town panchayat Jevargi in Kalaburagi district.

Sep 03, 2018, 9:31 am IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is leading in Uttara Karnataka.

Sep 03, 2018, 9:31 am IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is leading in Uttara Karnataka.

Sep 03, 2018, 9:46 am IST

The Congress won 19 seats in the Hanagal TMC while the BJP bagged only four seats.

Sep 03, 2018, 9:58 am IST

In Davengere, Congress and BJP workers get into a verbal tussle outside polling booth in Channagiri municipality. Police had to interfere to bring the situation under control.

Sep 03, 2018, 10:09 am IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has won the Ullal municipality in Dakshina Kannada district, News18.com reported.

Sep 03, 2018, 10:40 am IST

Results declared on 1412 out of total 2664 seats in 102 urban local bodies where polls took place on August 31. Congress wins 560, BJP wins 499, JD(S) wins 178, and independent candidates win 150 seats.

Sep 03, 2018, 10:41 am IST

The polls are a litmus test for the ruling alliance of Congress and JD(S).

Sep 03, 2018, 10:57 am IST

Congress candidate Usman Kallapu's loss instigated a few miscreants to pelt stones at shops in Kallapu. Heavy police protection deployed after violence.

Sep 03, 2018, 11:14 am IST

In Belagavi, Ramdurga cops seize drums and other musical instruments from Congress workers who were transporting it to the counting centre.

Sep 03, 2018, 11:22 am IST

Congress-JDS together lead in over 60% ULBs in Karnataka. Cong first, BJP second & JDS third.

Sep 03, 2018, 11:24 am IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is leading in 20 wards in Shimoga. Shimoga is the bastion of B S Yeddyurappa, who had declared that BJP would win at least 50% - 60% seats.

In Karnataka, polling was held for 102 urban local bodies (ULBs) on Friday, with a record 68 per cent voter turnout. The voting began at 7 am amid tight security, and was scheduled to end at 5 pm.

The voting was held in 2,529 wards spread over 29 city municipalities, 53 town municipalities and 23 town panchayats and in 135 wards of the three city corporations.

In the 2013 urban local bodies elections held in 4,976 seats, the Congress had won 1,960 seats, while the BJP and the JD-S had won 905 seats each, and Independents had bagged the remaining 1,206 seats. The full list of results is expected to be declared by night.