Bengaluru: With just about two hours into counting, the leading faces that are trailing so far are Health Minister Dr. K. Sudhakar, Minister V. Somanna, Minister for Agriculture B. C. Patil, Murugesh Nirani, M. T. B. Nagaraj in Hosakote, Nippani MLA Shashikala Jolle and BJP MLA C. T. Ravi.
As expected, Laxmi Hebbalkar leads in Belagavi Rural.
Home Minister Araga Jnanendra leads in Shivamogga, while BJP leads in Padmanabhanagara Constituency.
In Hassan, JDS and BJP candidates are separated by just 100 votes at the end of the third round
Further, Congress candidate Kelachandra Joseph George leading in Sarvagnanagar. In Bangalore North, in Pulakeshinagar Assembly constituency Congress’ A. C. Srinivasa is leading.
So far, Congress is leading in 104 seats while BJP is ahead in 67 seats and JD (S) has taken a lead in 18.
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Disclaimer: The figures reflected here are live updates from our sources. However, we abide by final figures and results as announced by Election Commission and reflected in Election Commission website.