The Karnataka election results will be declared on May 13. The state that went to voting on Wednesday recorded a voter turnout of 73.19 per cent – the highest in Karnataka since it was carved out when states were formed along linguistic lines in 1957. The previous highest was in 2018, when 72.1% of the electors had exercised their franchise. Polling percentage was higher among men than women, with 73.68% of men voting as compared to 72.7% of women. Meanwhile, most of the exit polls gave the Congress a clear lead over the ruling BJP, with at least two pollsters predicting that it would win majority. Most of the others projected that the Congress would hover around the halfway mark in the 224-member House. According to the projections, the JD(S) may get 20-odd seats. Karnataka election results: Here is how to check live counting, results The election results can be checked on the official website of the Election Commission of India (ECI) – results.eci.gov.in. According to the website, result trends will be available from 8 am Saturday. The results will also be available on the Voter Helpline app that can be installed from the Google PlayStore. You can also track The Indian Express website for live and comprehensive coverage of the election results. The counting will begin at 8 am in 36 centres across the state, and poll officials expect a clear picture about the outcome is likely to emerge by mid-day.
