Karnataka records 72% turnout in Assembly polls, exit polls predict tight contest between BJP and Congress

A voter turnout of nearly 72 per cent was recorded in the Karnataka Assembly elections on Wednesday where the ruling BJP, a combative Congress and the JD(S), which is hoping to be a kingmaker in the event of a hung assembly, are locked in a cliffhanger contest.

With voting for the 2023 Karnataka Assembly elections over, several pollsters have declared their predictions based on post-poll surveys. Pollsters like Axis My India, Today’s Chanakya, Jan Ki Baat, P-MARQ, and Matrize have released their exit poll results via television news channels, predicting the fate of BJP, Congress, JD(S) and other political parties in the state of Karnataka.

These surveys, conducted shortly after voting concludes, capture the pulse of the electorate and offer valuable insights into the performance of political parties and potential trends. By analyzing voter preferences and patterns, exit polls serve as an initial indicator of which party or alliance may secure a majority in the Karnataka Assembly, setting the stage for a deeper understanding of the state’s political trajectory ahead of the crucial 2024 Lok Sabha elections.