By Neha Yadav
Published May 11, 2023

Hindustan Times
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Karnataka Assembly Election 2023 FAQs

Karnataka Assembly poll took place on May 10, 2023 with nearly 72% turnout. Here are some Frequently Asked Questions and their answers on Karnataka Assembly Election 2023

How many assembly seats are there in Karnataka?

Karnataka has a total of 224 assembly seats

How many registered voters are there in Karnataka?

According to the electoral roll, there are 5,24,11,557 electors in Karnataka. 5,23,63,948 are general electors and 47,609 are service voters

Which parties are contesting Karnataka assembly elections 2023?

Congress, BJP, JD(S), AAP, BSP, CPI, CPI(M), AIMIM, and SDPI are among the parties contesting in Karnataka assembly elections 2023

Which party is currently in power in Karnataka?

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is currently the ruling party in Karnataka

How many seats does Karnataka account for in Parliament?

28 seats in the Lok Sabha and 12 seats in the Rajya Sabha

When was the election scheduled in Karnataka?

The voting in Karnataka took place on May 10, 2023

When will the election results be declared?

The counting of votes will be held on May 13, 2023

How many seats are reserved for SCs and STs out of 224 assembly seats

36 seats are reserved for SCs and 15 for STs

When was the last assembly election held in Karnataka?

The last Karnataka assembly election was held on May 12, 2018 and the results were declared on May 15, 2018

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