What happened in the 2018 elections, when the last polls were held?

The 2018 Assembly election results did not give any party a clear majority. After the results, the BJP was called to form the government as the single-largest party, with 104 MLAs in a House of 224. However, the Congress and JD(S) quickly came together and assembled 116 names (Congress 76, JD-S 37 and three independents) to remove it. Within a year though, the Congress-JD(S) had been toppled when 17 of their MLAs resigned from the Assembly — after being holed up in a resort in Mumbai leading up to this — and switched sides to the BJP. Karnataka BJP stalwart BS Yediyurappa became the chief minister but resigned on July 26, 2021. He was replaced by Basavaraj Bommai, who, like Yediyurappa, hails from the Lingayat community.

What is the main challenge for the BJP in Karnataka?

In both its terms in government (2008-13 and 2019 to date), the BJP did not win a clear majority in Karnataka, the only state it is in power in south India. But here is perhaps the biggest roadblock: Karnataka has never voted an incumbent back to power in 40 years.

What are some of the key conversations playing out ahead of the Karnataka polls?

Karnataka is by and large governed by specific, local factors. Hence, its caste-matrix and regional specificities have dominated the conversation at the time of the candidate selection and will likely do so going forward.

Who are the big players in Karnataka?

Naturally, the BJP, whose core base is said to be among the dominant Lingayat community. The Congress has a strong local cadre, with bastions across the state. Over the years, it has also found the backing from the SCs and STs in the state (Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge is a tall Dalit Congress leader from the state). The Janata Dal (Secular) – the party of former prime minister Deve Gowda – has an influence in the old Mysuru region in the state's South. It is considered that the JD(S)'s best bet is another fractured verdict like in 2004 and 2018, which would place it - like before - in the kingmaker’s seat.

How important are the Lingayats?

At nearly 17 per cent of the population, Lingayats are believed to be the state’s single largest community and reside mostly in North and Central Karnataka districts. Until the 1990s, the Lingayats, followers of Basavanna, a social reformer, largely voted for the Congress. In 1989, it formed the government in the state with the largest majority ever, 179 out of the 224 seats in the Assembly, because of the Lingayat votes mobilised by Veerendra Patil. Then prime minister Rajiv Gandhi’s dismissal of Patil in 1990 is said to have moved the Lingayats away from the Congress towards the BJP. This also led to the rise of BS Yediyurappa as the community’s face in the BJP. He remains its most popular leader, despite alleged attempts to sideline him. Congress, too, is trying hard to woo the Lingayat community with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi leading the outreach by visiting important pilgrimage sites for Lingayats, prominent mutts and more recently participating in Basava Jayanti celebrations.

What about the Vokkaligas?

Said to be the second-largest community in the state, they have historically voted either for the JD(S) or Congress. Former Prime Minister Deve Gowda and Karnataka Congress president DK Shivakumar are from the community. Several constituencies of the Vokkaliga heartland are bastions for the JD(S) and Congress, and BJP has stepped up its efforts to make inroads in the region during the upcoming election.

How have different parts of Karnataka voted over the years?

Kalyana Karnataka: Earlier called Hyderabad Karnataka, this part has remained a Congress stronghold. The party is working on improving its tally there this time, and is hoping the election of Kharge — who hails from the region — as the AICC president will generate a “wave” to further boost its prospects. Analysis of results across 40 constituencies of the region shows the Congress has won more than 50 per cent of these in the last two elections, while the BJP has lost some ground it had gained in the 2008 polls. Coastal Karnataka: The BJP produced a stirring performance in the coastal regions of Karnataka in 2018, winning 18 out of a total of 21 seats. It has been a saffron party stronghold. While the Congress could only manage to secure three seats, down from 13, JD(S) got zero. Bombay Karnataka: In 2018, the BJP won 30 out of the 50 seats here, in a reiterating signal of its support from the Lingayats. The Congress got 17 seats. Central Karnataka: It comprises a total of 32 constituencies and has kept offering rich dividends to the BJP over the last decade and a half. Save for the 2013 Assembly polls, the BJP has bagged the most seats in the region since 2008. In 2018, the BJP won 21 of the seats, the Congress seven and the JD(S) won four. Old Mysuru: This region has so far only seen close contests between the Congress and the Janata Dal (Secular). When Union Minister Amit Shah launched the BJP’s Karnataka election campaign last December from Mandya in the southern part of the state, his underlying message for party workers was clear: make further inroads here. Across all of the state’s Assembly polls, the BJP has struggled to cross the double-digit mark in the 48 constituencies in the region’s eight districts. South Karnataka is dominated by the Vokkaliga community that has largely favoured either the JD(S) or the Congress over the years.

What about Bengaluru? Who performs well in the city?

The Congress has been faring better than the BJP in the Bengaluru Urban district, which comprises 28 seats, in the last two Assembly polls. But the 2017 defections that precipitated the fall of the JD(S) and Congress coalition government give the BJP a slight edge in the urban hub.

Are we looking at any Karnataka CM faces?

The BJP has so far not declared a CM face, just as the Congress. In Congress, though, the race is largely considered to be between Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah — who both have a strong group of loyalist party leaders rallying behind them.

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The Nashik Lok Sabha constituency has 31 candidates in the fray. The candidates contesting for the Nashik seat are 31. The assets and liabilities declared by each of the candidates are as follows - Aarif Usman Mansuri, Adv. Zunjar Mhasuji Avhad, Amol Sampatrao Kamble, Arun Madhukar Kale, Bhagyashri Nitin Adsul, Chandrabhan Aabaji Purkar, Chandrakant Keshavrao Thakur, Darshana Amol Medhe, Deepak Gaikwad, Devidas Piraji Sarkate, Dhanaji Ashok Topale, Ganesh Balasaheb Boraste, Hemant Tukaram Godse, Jayshri Mahendra Patil, Jitendra Naresh Bhabhe (Jitendra Bhave), Kailash Maruti Chavan, Kamlakar Balasaheb Gaikwad, Kanoje Prakash Girdhari, Kantilal Kisan Jadhav, Karan Pandharinath Gaikar, Kolappa Hanumant Dhotre, Rajabhau (Parag) Prakash Waje, Sachinraje Dattatreya Deore, Shantigiriji Maungiriji Maharaj, Siddheshwaranand Saraswati, Sopan Nivrutti Somwanshi, Sudhir Shridhar Deshmukh, Sushama Abhijit Gorane, Tilottama Sunil Jagtap, Vaman Mahadev Sangale, Yashwant Valu Pardhi.

Nashik votes on May 20. The last date for filing nominations in Nashik was May 03, and the last date for withdrawing nominations was May 06.

The Election Commission has announced a 7-phase election to elect the 18th Lok Sabha starting on April 19. The results will be announced on June 4. With the announcement of the election schedule, all the political parties have hit ground. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emerged as a dominant force with landmark victories in the preceding two elections. Under the leadership of PM Modi, the BJP has solidified its position, capitalising on a blend of populist policies, nationalist rhetoric, and astute electoral strategy. Modi's appeal and the party's organizational prowess seem to have resonated with the electorate.

Opposition parties, albeit fragmented, are expected to mount a spirited challenge, aiming to capitalise on voter disenchantment, regional grievances, and policy critiques. For the Congress and its INDIA alliance, the script, however, does not seem to be going in the right direction. With squabbling over seat sharing to intra party fissures, the grand old party has a lot of ground to cover if it wants to take on the formidable BJP.

Congress focused on crafting a comprehensive manifesto that addresses the diverse needs and aspirations of the electorate. They also intensified their grassroots campaign efforts, mobilising supporters, and highlighting their vision for inclusive growth, social justice, and good governance. In this direction, Rahul Gandhi took out two country-wide yatras as part of his campaign to reach out to the voters. How far he has managed to regain the lost ground for the Congress only the results will tell.

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Live Election Results

Candidate name Party Status

Nashik CANDIDATE LIST 2024

Candidate name Party/ Alliance Assets/ Liabilities

Aarif Usman Mansuri Rs 0 ~

Cases Age Education

0 60 Graduate

Adv. Zunjar Mhasuji Avhad Rs 0 ~

Cases Age Education

1 82 Graduate Professional

Amol Sampatrao Kamble Rs 0 ~

Cases Age Education

0 46 Graduate

Arun Madhukar Kale Rs 9,70,000 ~ 9 Lacs+

Cases Age Education

4 50 12th Pass

Bhagyashri Nitin Adsul

Cases Age Education

0 29 10th Pass

Chandrabhan Aabaji Purkar Rs 0 ~

Cases Age Education

0 69 8th Pass

Chandrakant Keshavrao Thakur Rs 64,50,000 ~ 64 Lacs+

Cases Age Education

0 59 10th Pass

Darshana Amol Medhe Rs 0 ~

Cases Age Education

1 38 10th Pass

Deepak Gaikwad Rs 0 ~

Cases Age Education

0 39 10th Pass

Devidas Piraji Sarkate

Cases Age Education

0 50 12th Pass

Dhanaji Ashok Topale Rs 6,50,000 ~ 6 Lacs+

Cases Age Education

0 26 12th Pass

Ganesh Balasaheb Boraste Rs 20,00,000 ~ 20 Lacs+

Cases Age Education

1 36 Others

Hemant Tukaram Godse Rs 6,61,42,688 ~ 6 Crore+

Cases Age Education

1 53 Others

Jayshri Mahendra Patil Rs 61,55,757 ~ 61 Lacs+

Cases Age Education

0 45 Graduate

Jitendra Naresh Bhabhe (Jitendra Bhave)

Cases Age Education

1 54 Graduate

Kailash Maruti Chavan Rs 0 ~

Cases Age Education

0 36 Graduate

Kamlakar Balasaheb Gaikwad Rs 4,00,000 ~ 4 Lacs+

Cases Age Education

0 59 10th Pass

Kanoje Prakash Girdhari Rs 20,000 ~ 20 Thou+

Cases Age Education

0 57 12th Pass

Kantilal Kisan Jadhav Rs 1,00,000 ~ 1 Lacs+

Cases Age Education

0 32 12th Pass

Karan Pandharinath Gaikar

Cases Age Education

3 36 12th Pass

Kolappa Hanumant Dhotre Rs 0 ~

Cases Age Education

0 59 10th Pass

Rajabhau (Parag) Prakash Waje Rs 19,18,865 ~ 19 Lacs+

Cases Age Education

0 59 Graduate

Sachinraje Dattatreya Deore Rs 1,90,000 ~ 1 Lacs+

Cases Age Education

0 41 Post Graduate

Shantigiriji Maungiriji Maharaj Rs 75,000 ~ 75 Thou+

Cases Age Education

1 64 10th Pass

Siddheshwaranand Saraswati

Cases Age Education

0 44 Post Graduate

Sopan Nivrutti Somwanshi Rs 2,40,000 ~ 2 Lacs+

Cases Age Education

1 39 Others

Sudhir Shridhar Deshmukh Rs 0 ~

Cases Age Education

1 63 Post Graduate

Sushama Abhijit Gorane Rs 36,63,763 ~ 36 Lacs+

Cases Age Education

0 46 Graduate

Tilottama Sunil Jagtap Rs 5,50,000 ~ 5 Lacs+

Cases Age Education

0 58 Graduate

Vaman Mahadev Sangale

Cases Age Education

0 66 Post Graduate

Yashwant Valu Pardhi Rs 20,00,000 ~ 20 Lacs+

Cases Age Education

0 45 Post Graduate

Nashik CANDIDATE LIST 2019

Candidate name Party/ Alliance Assets/ Liabilities

Hemant Tukaram Godse Rs 4,10,83,126 ~ 4 Crore+

Cases Age Education

1 49 Others

Adv. Kokate Manikrao Shivajirao Rs 4,67,37,153 ~ 4 Crore+

Cases Age Education

1 61 Graduate Professional

Adv. Vaibhav Shantaram Ahire Rs 0 ~

Cases Age Education

0 39 Graduate Professional

Aher Sharad Keru Rs 0 ~

Cases Age Education

0 30 Graduate

Devidas Piraji Sarkate Rs 0 ~

Cases Age Education

0 45 10th Pass

Dhananjay Anil Bhawsar Rs 29,62,930 ~ 29 Lacs+

Cases Age Education

0 39 12th Pass

Jawale Soniya Ramnath Rs 13,89,941 ~ 13 Lacs+

Cases Age Education

0 40 12th Pass

Kedar Sindhubai Ravindra Rs 7,00,000 ~ 7 Lacs+

Cases Age Education

0 55 5th Pass

Pavan Chandrakant Pawar Rs 0 ~

Cases Age Education

8 38 Others

Prakash Giridhar Kanoje Rs 2,00,000 ~ 2 Lacs+

Cases Age Education

0 51 12th Pass

Priyanka Ramrao Shirole Rs 0 ~

Cases Age Education

0 28 Graduate

Sameer Magan Bhujbal Rs 13,04,81,204 ~ 13 Crore+

Cases Age Education

16 45 10th Pass

Sanjay Sukhdev Ghodke Rs 23,50,000 ~ 23 Lacs+

Cases Age Education

0 48 Others

Sharad Damu Dhanrao Rs 0 ~

Cases Age Education

0 40 12th Pass

Shivnath Vithoba Kasar Rs 0 ~

Cases Age Education

0 54 10th Pass

Sudhir Shridhar Deshmukh Rs 5,00,000 ~ 5 Lacs+

Cases Age Education

1 58 Post Graduate

Vilas Madhukar Desale (Patil) Rs 0 ~

Cases Age Education

0 46 10th Pass

Vinod Vasant Shirsath Rs 0 ~

Cases Age Education

0 26 10th Pass

Nashik CANDIDATE LIST 2014

Candidate name Party/ Alliance Assets/ Liabilities

Godse Hement Tukaram Rs 2,35,59,648 ~ 2 Crore+

Cases Age Education

1 43 Others

Ad. Tanaji Sukdeo Jaibhave Rs 23,69,620 ~ 23 Lacs+

Cases Age Education

0 52 Graduate Professional

Avhad Mahesh Zunjar Rs 0 ~

Cases Age Education

0 43 10th Pass

Bhujbal Chhagan Chandrakant Rs 3,50,000 ~ 3 Lacs+

Cases Age Education

1 66 10th Pass

Fasale Baban Namdev Rs 0 ~

Cases Age Education

0 29 10th Pass

Jadhav Vishnu Ramdas Rs 0 ~

Cases Age Education

0 32 5th Pass

Maksud Iliyas Khan Rs 5,30,000 ~ 5 Lacs+

Cases Age Education

1 38 10th Pass

Nathekar Pramod Gyaniram Rs 96,000 ~ 96 Thou+

Cases Age Education

0 48 10th Pass

Pandhare Vijay Baliram Rs 0 ~

Cases Age Education

0 58 Graduate Professional

Pathan Ayub Maddekhan Rs 84,885 ~ 84 Thou+

Cases Age Education

0 45 Graduate Professional

Pathan Sakhawatkha Yasinkha Rs 3,25,000 ~ 3 Lacs+

Cases Age Education

0 63 Graduate

Patil Dinkar Dharma Rs 2,88,076 ~ 2 Lacs+

Cases Age Education

8 53 8th Pass

Pawar Pradeepchandra Narayan Rs 3,80,08,797 ~ 3 Crore+

Cases Age Education

12 49 Others

Sarkate Devidas Piraji Rs 0 ~

Cases Age Education

0 38 12th Pass

Nashik CANDIDATE LIST 2009

Candidate name Party/ Alliance Assets/ Liabilities

SAMEER BHUJBAL Rs 0 ~

Cases Age Education

0 35 10th Pass

BHARAT HIRMAN PARDESHI Rs 5,000 ~ 5 Thou+

Cases Age Education

0 37 Post Graduate

DATTU GONYA GAIKWAD Rs 0 ~

Cases Age Education

0 50 Literate

GAIKWAD DATTA NAMDEO Rs 0 ~

Cases Age Education

12 47 10th Pass

GODSE HEMANT TUKARAM Rs 18,22,149 ~ 18 Lacs+

Cases Age Education

0 38 Others

JADHAV NAMDEO BHIKAJI Rs 0 ~

Cases Age Education

0 57 10th Pass

KAILAS MADHUKAR CHAVAN Rs 0 ~

Cases Age Education

0 28 Graduate

PRAVINCHANDRA DATTARAM DETHE Rs 98,000 ~ 98 Thou+

Cases Age Education

0 42 Graduate

RAJENDRA SAMPATRAO KADU Rs 8,58,000 ~ 8 Lacs+

Cases Age Education

0 35 Graduate

RAYATE VIJAY SAKHARAM ( RAYATE SIR) Rs 0 ~

Cases Age Education

3 52 Post Graduate

SHRIMAHANT SUDHIRDAS MAHARAJ Rs 0 ~

Cases Age Education

1 43 Post Graduate

Nashik RESULTS IN PAST ELECTIONS

* Bye Election Result

Year

Winning Candidate

Party

2019

Hemant Tukaram Godse

2014

Godse Hement Tukaram

2009

Sameer Bhujbal

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