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Karnataka elections: Single-phase polling on May 10, results on May 13

CEC Rajiv Kumar said the last date for filing nomination papers will be on April 20 and the last date for withdrawal will be on April 24.

Published: 29th March 2023 12:28 PM  |   Last Updated: 29th March 2023 01:44 PM   |  A+A A-

Chief Election commissioner Rajiv Kumar addresses a press conference to announce the Karnataka election schedule in New Delhi. (Photo | Parveen Negi, EPS)

Chief Election commissioner Rajiv Kumar addresses a press conference to announce the Karnataka election schedule in New Delhi. (Photo | Parveen Negi, EPS)

By PTI

NEW DELHI:  Assembly elections in Karnataka will be held on May 10 and the results will be declared on May 13, the Election Commission announced on Wednesday.

Addressing a press conference here, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said the notification for the elections to the 224-member assembly will be issued on April 13 and the last date for filing nomination papers will be April 20.

Kumar said the nomination papers will be scrutinised on April 21 and the last date for withdrawal of nominations will be April 24.

Kumar said the elections have been scheduled on a Wednesday, and not on a Monday or Friday, to encourage greater participation of voters.

The ruling BJP and Congress have already launched spirited campaigns for the elections.

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