The counting of votes for the Davanagere South and Bagalkot Assembly segments in Karnataka is underway. The Congress is currently leading in both segments, with significant margins. In Davanagere South, Congress candidate Samarth Mallikarjun is ahead by 3,986 votes, while in Bagalkot, Umesh Meti leads by 15,235 votes.
In Davanagere South, the BJP’s candidate, Srinivasa T. Dasakariyappa, is trailing behind Samarth Mallikarjun. The Congress has obtained leads in both segments after initial setbacks. The results of these by-elections hold importance for both the ruling Congress party and the Opposition BJP.
In Bagalkot, the bye-election was held due to the unfortunate passing of H.Y. Meti, with his son, Umesh Meti, contesting against BJP’s Veeranna Charantimath. The counting process involves multiple rounds across several tables, with meticulous arrangements in place. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah actively supported the Congress candidate during the campaigning.
The Davanagere South bypoll was triggered by the demise of veteran Congress leader Shamanur Shivashankarappa. The Congress fielded his grandson, Samarth Mallikarjun, while the BJP nominated Srinivasa T. Dasakariyappa. The election has seen intense competition, with both parties vying for a victory in these crucial Assembly segments.
