Tense Battle In Karnataka as Postal Ballot Suggest close battle between Congress-BJP

The early trends are in and Karnataka is set for a tense battle. The postal ballots are in and trends show that it is a neck-and-neck battle between the BJP and Congress.

This time around the Election Commission of India had made provisions for the elderly to vote from home. Those with physical disabilities were also given the same option. Incidentally this is a first in India.

Karnataka recorded its highest voter turnout this year. The voter turnout was at 73.19 per cent this year. Karnataka voted on May 10.

The turnout was higher due to the postal ballot and 'Vote for Home’ (VFH) facility for elderly residents are yet to be counted, the Election Commission of India said.

“Karnataka has created a new record for itself. Final voter turnout for Karnataka election 2023 stands at 73.19 per cent the poll body also said.

The turnout is higher than the final; figures of of 72.36 per cent and 71.83 per cent in 2018 and 2013 respectively.

Ramanagar district recorded the highest turnout of 85.04 per cent.