Exit Polls 2023: BJP seen sweeping Coastal Karnataka, Bangalore tilted towards Congress

New Delhi: Karnataka Exit polls predict a fractured mandate in the state Assembly elections, with ruling BJP & opposition Congress witnessing fight to finish battle. However, some regions apparently the stronghold of both parties show a clear mandate consolidating in their favour.

According to India Today-Axis My India Exit poll, the ruling BJP is set to sweep the coastal Karnataka region. It is projected to bag 16 out of 19 seats with the rest 3 seats going in Congress kitty. Kumaraswamy-led JD(S) is seen as the biggest loser with party not being able to open its account in the coastal region.

The number of seats also correspond to the whopping vote share attained by the saffron party. Axis My India predicts BJP bagging about 50% vote share in this region while Congress garnering about 40 vote percentage. JD(S) too remains a player here but with 6% vote share.

Congress in pole position in Bangalore region

Axis My India sees Congress occupying pole position in Bangalore region, a stronghold of the grand old party.
According to its projections, Congress is likely to win 17 out of 28 seats in Bangalore region while BJP could claim victory on 10 seats. JD(S) is a minuscule player here too and is expected to get 1 seat, as per Axis My India predictions.

Congress is seen occupying numero uno spot in terms of vote share too. It is seen fetching 44% vote share while BJP coming at second spot with 40% vote share. JD(S) is seen doing comparatively better her with 15% likely vote share.

Karnataka recorded a voter turnout of 65.69% till 6 PM, relatively much lower than 2018 Assembly polls. The state recorded 72.36 polling percentage in 2018 Assembly polls.