Karnataka election 2023: Voter turnout crosses 37% as of 1 pm

The State Assembly election in Karnataka has witnessed a voter turnout of 37.25% as of 1 p.m. on polling day.

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The Karnataka State Assembly elections in 2023 have become highly contentious and competitive among major political parties.

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The BJP, Congress, Janata Dal (Secular), and Aam Aadmi Party released their manifestos a week prior to the elections.

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A total of 3,632 candidates filed nominations, while 2,615 candidates are in the fray for the elections.

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The State has 5,31,33,054 eligible voters across 58,545 polling stations, with a significant number of young voters.

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Public campaigns concluded on May 8, with the counting of votes scheduled for May 13.

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