Amid exit-poll projections showing the grand old party having an edge over the BJP in Karnataka assembly elections, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi thanked party workers and leaders for a "well-run, dignified and solid people-oriented campaign."
Congress is expected to have a clear edge in Karnataka in the assembly elections held on Wednesday with four exit polls giving it a full majority and some predicting a hung assembly with an advantage to the party
JD(S) chief and former Prime Minister HD Devegowda on Wednesday cast his vote at his native village, Haradanahalli in Hassan district, during the polling for the Karnataka Assembly.
Polling for the Karnataka Assembly ended at 6 pm on Wednesday and the overall voter turnout till 5 pm was recorded at 65.69 per cent, informed the Election Commission (EC).
"Voting is going on very well, people are coming to vote. I request people to come and vote. Choose a good leader for a good democracy. I have also voted. Everything is happening smoothly. There are proper arrangements in place," Srinath said.
Kannada actor Kiccha Sudeep on Wednesday cast his vote in the ongoing Karnataka assembly elections and said that one should keep their issues in mind and vote accordingly.
Notably, the high-voltage campaign for the May 10 Assembly elections in Karnataka came to an end on Monday as all three major political parties in the state -- BJP, Congress and JD(S) - with their last chance to woo the voters.