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    Post Karnataka polls, a quick look at possible scenarios

    Post Karnataka polls, a quick look at possible scenarios

    By Gogona Saikia
    May 13, 2018
    12:03 pm

    What's the story

    Weeks of intense campaigning for power in the politically-significant southern state of Karnataka have finally come to an end.

    Most exit polls have predicted a hung assembly, with some predicting a win for either BJP or Congress. In case of the former, JDS' role will become decisive.

    But for now, both parties are confident and voters relaxed.

    Here's a quick wrap-up of the elections.

    Polling

    Barring few disruptions, polling was peaceful

    The polling itself was largely peaceful, with the state recording 70.91% voter turnout; once again, Bengaluru recorded the lowest figure in the 49-51% range.

    There were a few minor disruptive incidents in areas like Khanapur, Chigaral and Haveri. Re-polling was ordered in Polling Station Number 2 of Hebbal due to EVM failure.

    Polling was put off in Jayanagar and RR Nagar constituencies.

    Firsts

    M3 EVMs, 'pink booths': This election saw several firsts

    These elections saw several firsts, including the use of tamper-proof "M3 EVMs" that stop functioning when attempts are made to meddle with them.

    In a women-oriented step, 450 "pink-booths" called "Sakhi" were set up.

    Adding a riot of colors, the EC set up ethnic polling booths in Mysuru, Chamarajnagar, and Uttar Kannada districts where polling booths match the lifestyle of tribal masses living there.

    BJP

    Yeddyurappa already planning a Delhi trip post elections

    Four exit-polls have predicted BJP would emerge the single-largest party, but CM candidate BS Yeddyurappa is confident of winning 145-150 seats; his post-election plans already include a trip to Delhi "to invite the PM for the swearing-in ceremony."

    B Sriramalu performed 'gau pooja' in the morning.

    Incidentally, BJP MP Shatrughan Sinha questioned Modi on polling day, asking why he thinks RaGa can't be PM.

    Congress

    Exit polls are entertainment for the next 2 days: Siddaramaiah

    In response, Congress' CM face Siddaramaiah said Yeddyrurappa is "mentally disturbed," and called the exit polls "entertainment for the next 2 days."

    He assured "we'll come back" in the state which, incidentally, hasn't returned successive governments for more than three decades.

    The party accused also Modi of trying to "influence" Karnataka voters by visiting temples in Nepal on polling day.

    Twitter Post

    Don't worry, enjoy the weekend: Siddaramaiah tells party workers

    Exit opinion polls are entertainment for the next 2 days

    Relying on poll of polls is like a person who can’t swim crossing a river on foot relying on a statistician who told him the average depth of the river is 4 feet

    Please note average of 6+4+2 is 4. At 6 feet you drown! 1/2

    — Siddaramaiah (@siddaramaiah) May 13, 2018

    Similarities

    Both parties caught distributing cash to voters

    Both BJP and Congress feel the "high" turnout will help them: while BJP says it was because more of its supporters turned up, Congress feels it's a sign of change which'll bring it back to power.

    But both parties' workers were caught buying votes at various polling booths, including Ramagondanahalli and Shivajinagar.

    In Kolar, police nabbed four persons for distributing nose rings to women.

    JD(S)

    You'll get surprise results on counting day: Kumaraswamy

    If no party crosses the 112-mark, JD(S) leader HD Kumaraswamy will play kingmaker.

    Congress is willing to give 2.5 years to JD(S)' CM candidate while theirs rule for the other 2.5.

    In this case, Kumaraswamy's friend-turned-foe Siddaramaiah will likely be replaced by Ramalinga Reddy.

    BJP has also apparently agreed to making Kumaraswamy the CM first.

    "You'll get surprise results on counting day," Kumaraswamy said.

    Twitter Post

    A voter in Badami

    A differently abled person arrives to vote at a polling booth in Badami #KarnatakaElections2018 pic.twitter.com/Kcz8KAKZ55

    — ANI (@ANI) May 12, 2018

    Voters

    Voters came out in droves to celebrate "festival of democracy"

    For voters, it was a "festival of democracy." Just-married couples, first-time voters and grandmothers, celebs and the differently-abled, all made their way to polling booths.

    Social media was flooded with photos of inked fingers, with citizens urging others to "make your voice count."

    The number of transgender voters also doubled from 2013 to 5,000 yesterday. For them, they were "only carrying out the duty" of voting.

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