Karnataka bypolls: Early trends show Congress lead in Bagalkot, BJP in Davanagere South
Early trends in Karnataka bypolls show Congress leading in Bagalkot and BJP ahead in Davanagere South. The by-elections were held on April 9 following the deaths of two senior Congress MLAs.
Karnataka bypolls are being counted, with early trends showing Congress leading in Bagalkot and BJP ahead in Davanagere South. The by-elections were necessitated by the deaths of senior Congress MLAs H Y Meti and Shamanur Shivashankarappa. Congress's Umesh Meti is ahead in Bagalkot by 5,016 votes, while BJP's Srinivas T Dasakariyappa is leading in Davanagere South by 577 votes. The counting is taking place at the University of Horticultural Sciences in Bagalkot and DRR School at Davanagere. The outcome is seen as a matter of prestige for both the ruling Congress and the opposition BJP. The results are expected to be clear by midday.
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