The total voters including service electors according to the 2018 final rolls are 5,06,90,538, of whom 2,56,75,579 male voters, 2,50,09,904 female and 5,055 transgender voters.

Karnataka assembly elections: Voting begins amid thick security blanket

The scuffle broke out after Congress workers allegedly thrashed a BJP corporator

Karnataka elections: BJP, Congress workers clash outside polling booth

In a series of tweets, Sinha who has often contradicted his party's official stand -- tagged Modi and said becoming the prime minister does not make anyone the wisest.

Karnataka polls: Shatrughan Sinha not happy with aggressive tone of PM's speeches

A look at past performances of Congress and BJP and what could work in their favour in this election.

Opinion: Strengths and weaknesses of BJP and Congress ahead of Karnataka polls

Rahul Gandhi, who interacted with the press today in Bengaluru, wrote on Twitter that unlike PM Modi who had not held a press conference in four years, he would be doing 'many more of these'

Unlike PM, will have many more press conferences: Rahul Gandhi

Launching an attack on the Congress, the prime minister said the party had played with the sentiments of the people of Chitradurga

Congress at forefront of celebrating jayantis of sultans: PM Modi at Karnataka rally

Sonia Gandhi, who did not campaign in the Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat and the North East assembly elections, is campaigning after a one and a half years

PM Modi, Sonia Gandhi to campaign in Karnataka on May 8

Rahul Gandhi posted a video on Twitter showing atrocities against Dalits

BJP wants Dalits to exist at the bottom rung of society: Rahul Gandhi

Launching an attack on the Congress in Tumakuru, PM Modi said the people of Karnataka were tired of the Congress which had 'cheated' the poor

Tacit alliance between Congress, JD(S): PM Modi at Karnataka rally

In the run-up to the Karnataka elections, Congress president Rahul Gandhi today posted a video challenging Prime Minister Narendra Modi to reply to the allegations of corruption against BJP leaders from the state

'Karnataka's most wanted': Rahul Gandhi fires fresh salvo at PM Modi

While BJP is upbeat after its success in the assembly elections in the Northeast earlier this year, Congress will be looking to hold its ground where it is still ruling.

Karnataka elections: Strengths and weaknesses of key parties

Some feel that incumbent CM's inclination to whip-up Kannadiga pride will only resonate with the urban voters.

Opinion: Siddaramaiah's 'pride of Kannadigas' plank a master ploy or 'flawed' parochial approach?

The repeated loss of Congress has already put a question mark on the leadership of Rahul Gandhi.

Karnataka elections: An existential battle for Congress

A farmer's son, Yeddyuruppa has had a few ups and down during his journey as a regional stalwart.

B S Yeddyurappa: Karnataka's Lingayat strongman BJP is pinning its hope on

Siddaramaiah's debut in the Karnataka Assembly came on a Lok Dal ticket, which was a part of the Janata Parivar.

Siddaramaiah: Janata Parivar veteran and Congress's best bet in Karnataka polls

The Congress chief went on to say that his party believes in Basava's philosophy

Rahul Gandhi releases Karnataka manifesto, calls it 'Mann ki baat' of people of state

Modi has taken a risk by focusing on developmental issues.

Opinion: PM Modi resets Karnataka campaign tone

Congress has replaced its candidates in Badami, Jagalur (reserved for Scheduled Tribes candidate), Tiptur, Malleshwaram, Padmanaba Nagar and Madikeri

Karnataka assembly elections: Congress replaces 6 contenders in final list of candidates

'Congress is known to defeat their own people,' the BJP said. 'Everyone knows Congress is coming back to power. Therefore party workers have some strong feelings,' said the Congress

Siddaramaiah struggles to contain dissent in Karnataka Congress after distribution of tickets

The former member of the Karnataka Legislative council, Shashil Namoshi, has been denied the party ticket for the upcoming state elections to be held on May 12

Karnataka assembly elections: Supporters of party member protest over ticket distribution

While the BJP is banking on its Lingayat support, the rallying of Vokkaligas around JD(S) is making Congress nervous.

The Vokkaliga fix may complicate Congress campaign in Karnataka

On April 8, the party had released its first list including 72 candidates

Karnataka assembly elections: BJP releases second list of 82 candidates

A video surfaced showing Congress workers trashing party assets including furniture, papers, and banners

Watch: Congress workers vandalise party's office in Karnataka over distribution of tickets

Both BJP and Congress are taking no chances, considered by the BJP as the gateway to the South. Karnataka is under Congress rule and stands in the way of BJP’s agenda of Congress-free India.

Five issues that will dominate Karnataka Assembly elections

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