Congress leader DK Shivakumar on Monday said that the party has accepted the public mandate and there is no need to be disheartened even as BJP is set to sweep the Karnataka bypolls.&nbsp;

"We have to agree with the mandate of the voters of these 15 constituencies. We have accepted defeat, I don`t think we have to be disheartened," Shivakumar said.&nbsp;

''It's clear that people have accepted the defectors, the disqualified MLAs of Congress and JD(S),'' he added.

 
The resignation of the 17 rebel MLAs and their subsequent disqualification in July led to the collapse of the Congress-JDS government, paving the&nbsp;way for the BJP to come to power.

In these by-polls, the BJP has fielded 13 disqualified legislators as party candidates from their respective constituencies.

As per Karnataka bypolls results trends by the Election Commission, BJP is leading on 12 seats, Congress is leading on 2 seats and an independent candidate is leading on 1 seat.

The results of these by-polls will seal the fate of the four-month-old B S Yediyurappa-led BJP government in Karnataka.

Counting of the votes commenced at 8 am&nbsp;and results are likely to be declared by this afternoon.

Yediyurappa confidently said that BJP will win at least 13 seats and the government will be "safeguarded".The elections were held for 15 Assembly seats which were left vacant after the legislators resigned in July, triggering the collapse of the Congress-JDS coalition and paving the way for the BJP to come to power.&nbsp;

(With inputs from ANI)&nbsp; 
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Congress leader DK Shivakumar on Monday said that the party has accepted the public mandate and there is no need to be disheartened even as BJP is set to sweep the Karnataka bypolls.

Congress leader DK Shivakumar on Monday said that the party has accepted the public mandate and there is no need to be disheartened even as BJP is set to sweep the Karnataka bypolls. "We have to agree with the mandate of the voters of these 15 constituencies. We have accepted defeat, I don`t think we have to be disheartened," Shivakumar said. ''It's clear that people have accepted the defectors, the disqualified MLAs of Congress and JD(S),'' he added. The resignation of the 17 rebel MLAs and their subsequent disqualification in July led to the collapse of the Congress-JDS government, paving the way for the BJP to come to power. In these by-polls, the BJP has fielded 13 disqualified legislators as party candidates from their respective constituencies. As per Karnataka bypolls results trends by the Election Commission, BJP is leading on 12 seats, Congress is leading on 2 seats and an independent candidate is leading on 1 seat. The results of these by-polls will seal the fate of the four-month-old B S Yediyurappa-led BJP government in Karnataka. Counting of the votes commenced at 8 am and results are likely to be declared by this afternoon. Yediyurappa confidently said that BJP will win at least 13 seats and the government will be "safeguarded".The elections were held for 15 Assembly seats which were left vacant after the legislators resigned in July, triggering the collapse of the Congress-JDS coalition and paving the way for the BJP to come to power. (With inputs from ANI)

Karnataka bypolls results: Congress accepts defeat after BJP takes early lead in 12 seats 

BJP is leading in 10 seats while Congress and JD(S) in 2 seats apiece in the Karnataka bypolls, according to Election Commission trends. An independent candidate is leading in one seat.

BJP is leading in 10 seats while Congress and JD(S) in 2 seats apiece in the Karnataka bypolls, according to Election Commission trends. An independent candidate is leading in one seat. The counting of votes polled in the December 5 bypolls began at 8 am in 11 centres and all the results were most likely to be out by the afternoon. The results in the 15 Assembly constituencies will decide the future of the four-month-old BS Yedyurappa-led BJP government. The bypolls were necessitated to fill the vacancies caused by the disqualification of 17 rebel Congress and JD(S) MLAs, whose revolt led to the collapse of the HD Kumaraswamy-led coalition government in July and paved the way for BJP to come to power. Twelve of the 15 seats were held by the Congress and three by JD(S). Bypolls were not held in two seats due to pending litigations in High Court. The outcome of the bypoll, which recorded 67.91% polling, is crucial for BJP, which needs to win at least six seats to remain in the majority. As of now, the BJP has 105 MLAs (including an independent), the Congress 66 and the JD(S) 34. Besides, there is one BSP member, a nominated MLA and the Speaker. All arrangements, including security, have been made for the counting of votes. Prohibitory orders restricting assembly of people around the counting centre and activities that could disturb law and order have been clamped, police said. With exit polls predicting a BJP win in 9 to 12 seats, the ruling party leaders are confident the government would complete its term.

Karnataka bypolls results: BJP leads in 10 seats, Congress & JDS in 2 seats each

Former Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday said that the results of the by-election on 15 seats in Karnataka has proved that people won't tolerate if someone tries to play with public mandate.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has won 10 Assembly constituencies and is leading on two out of total 15 seats that went to bypolls in Karnataka, according to the Election Commission (EC).

"In the very first chance they get, this is how voters react to opportunist politics and stealing of mandate by rejected parties and coming together for the sake of power. Karnataka by-poll results prove that people won't tolerate if someone tries to play with public mandate and wish," Fadnavis tweeted.

"Many congratulations to BJP, Karnataka BJP, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and (BS) Yediyurappa," he added.

While BJP candidates have been declared as winners from the Yellapur, Ranibennur, Vijayanagara, Krishnarajapete and Chikkaballapur among other constituencies, its candidates are leading on two more seats.

The elections were held for 15 Assembly seats which were left vacant after the legislators resigned in July, triggering the collapse of the Congress-JDS coalition and paving the way for the BJP to come to power.&nbsp; 
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Former Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday said that the results of the by-election on 15 seats in Karnataka has proved that people won't tolerate if someone tries to play with public mandate.

Former Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday said that the results of the by-election on 15 seats in Karnataka has proved that people won't tolerate if someone tries to play with public mandate. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has won 10 Assembly constituencies and is leading on two out of total 15 seats that went to bypolls in Karnataka, according to the Election Commission (EC). "In the very first chance they get, this is how voters react to opportunist politics and stealing of mandate by rejected parties and coming together for the sake of power. Karnataka by-poll results prove that people won't tolerate if someone tries to play with public mandate and wish," Fadnavis tweeted. "Many congratulations to BJP, Karnataka BJP, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and (BS) Yediyurappa," he added. While BJP candidates have been declared as winners from the Yellapur, Ranibennur, Vijayanagara, Krishnarajapete and Chikkaballapur among other constituencies, its candidates are leading on two more seats. The elections were held for 15 Assembly seats which were left vacant after the legislators resigned in July, triggering the collapse of the Congress-JDS coalition and paving the way for the BJP to come to power.

People won't tolerate if someone tries to play with public mandate: Fadnavis on Karnataka bypoll results

Former Karnataka chief minister and senior Congress leader Siddaramaiah on Monday wrote a letter of resignation to Interim Congress president Sonia Gandhi and expressed his regrets for not being able to give `satisfactory results` in the bypolls held on 15 seats of the state.

"I express my sincere regrets for not being able to give satisfactory results in the recently concluded bye-elections held to Karnataka Legislative Assembly despite my sincere efforts," Siddaramaiah wrote in the letter.

"I deem it necessary to step down as Leader of CLP by taking moral responsibility. I solemnly pledge my loyalty to your esteemed leadership and to the Congress party at all times," he added.

Earlier today Siddaramaiah said that he has also resigned as the Leader of Opposition in the Assembly.

"I have also resigned as the Leader of Opposition in Karnataka Assembly," he said.

Siddaramaiah further said that he will be sending a copy of his resignation to Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal and the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president Dinesh Gundu Rao.

"I had expected that the voters might vote against the disqualified MLAs, who sold themselves. I thought they will be punished and I had expected this to happen. My expectations have gone wrong," he added.

According to the latest trends of the by-elections held on 15 assembly constituencies in the state, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has won 10 seats and is currently leading on two others whereas, Congress has won one and is leading on one other.&nbsp;

Former Karnataka chief minister and senior Congress leader Siddaramaiah on Monday wrote a letter of resignation to Interim Congress president Sonia Gandhi and expressed his regrets for not being able to give `satisfactory results` in the bypolls held on 15 seats of the state.

Former Karnataka chief minister and senior Congress leader Siddaramaiah on Monday wrote a letter of resignation to Interim Congress president Sonia Gandhi and expressed his regrets for not being able to give `satisfactory results` in the bypolls held on 15 seats of the state. "I express my sincere regrets for not being able to give satisfactory results in the recently concluded bye-elections held to Karnataka Legislative Assembly despite my sincere efforts," Siddaramaiah wrote in the letter. "I deem it necessary to step down as Leader of CLP by taking moral responsibility. I solemnly pledge my loyalty to your esteemed leadership and to the Congress party at all times," he added. Earlier today Siddaramaiah said that he has also resigned as the Leader of Opposition in the Assembly. "I have also resigned as the Leader of Opposition in Karnataka Assembly," he said. Siddaramaiah further said that he will be sending a copy of his resignation to Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal and the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president Dinesh Gundu Rao. "I had expected that the voters might vote against the disqualified MLAs, who sold themselves. I thought they will be punished and I had expected this to happen. My expectations have gone wrong," he added. According to the latest trends of the by-elections held on 15 assembly constituencies in the state, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has won 10 seats and is currently leading on two others whereas, Congress has won one and is leading on one other.

Karnataka: Siddaramaiah sends resignation to Sonia Gandhi, takes responsibility of bypoll results

Prime Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-extends-his-wishes-to-indian-forces-on-armed-forces-flag-day-266768">Narendra Modi</a> on Monday attacked Congress and JD-S while citing the result trends of Karnataka by-polls and asserted that the people of Karnataka had witnessed corruption and `laxity in development` during tenure of Congress-JD(S) government and hence have voted BJP.

He also said that the by-polls results of this state are a message for all those states where anyone betrays public mandate.

The Prime Minister`s comments came at a time when BJP was leading in as many as nine seats of Karnataka in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/karnataka-bypolls-results-bjp-leads-in-10-seats-congress-jds-leading-in-2-each-267073">by-poll results</a> and has emerged victorious on three.

Speaking at an election rally here, Modi said, "Today people of Karnataka have proved that Congress and JD-S won`t be able to betray them. This is a message for all states of the country that if someone will go against the public mandate and betray people, the citizens will punish them at the first opportunity".

Modi also spoke about the political tussle that the state of Karnataka had witnessed soon after the assembly election results.

"Earlier the people gave mandate to BJP to form the government but <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/karnataka-bypolls-results-congress-accepts-defeat-after-bjp-takes-early-lead-in-12-seats-267119">Congress</a> played behind the curtain and managed to stop the BJP government formation. But today people gave them punishment as BJP candidates are either winning or leading in most of the seats in the bye-elections," the Prime Minister said.

"I pay gratitude to the people of the state for choosing stability and development by showing confidence in the BJP," he added.

As of now, the BJP has won three seats and is leading on nine, while the Congress is leading on two seats and an Independent candidate on one.

The elections were held for 15 Assembly seats which were left vacant after the legislators resigned in July, triggering the collapse of the Congress-JDS coalition and paving the way for the BJP to come to power.&nbsp;

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday attacked Congress and JD-S while citing the result trends of Karnataka by-polls and asserted that the people of Karnataka had witnessed corruption and `laxity in development` during tenure of Congress-JD(S) government and hence have voted BJP.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday attacked Congress and JD-S while citing the result trends of Karnataka by-polls and asserted that the people of Karnataka had witnessed corruption and `laxity in development` during tenure of Congress-JD(S) government and hence have voted BJP. He also said that the by-polls results of this state are a message for all those states where anyone betrays public mandate. The Prime Minister`s comments came at a time when BJP was leading in as many as nine seats of Karnataka in by-poll results and has emerged victorious on three. Speaking at an election rally here, Modi said, "Today people of Karnataka have proved that Congress and JD-S won`t be able to betray them. This is a message for all states of the country that if someone will go against the public mandate and betray people, the citizens will punish them at the first opportunity". Modi also spoke about the political tussle that the state of Karnataka had witnessed soon after the assembly election results. "Earlier the people gave mandate to BJP to form the government but Congress played behind the curtain and managed to stop the BJP government formation. But today people gave them punishment as BJP candidates are either winning or leading in most of the seats in the bye-elections," the Prime Minister said. "I pay gratitude to the people of the state for choosing stability and development by showing confidence in the BJP," he added. As of now, the BJP has won three seats and is leading on nine, while the Congress is leading on two seats and an Independent candidate on one. The elections were held for 15 Assembly seats which were left vacant after the legislators resigned in July, triggering the collapse of the Congress-JDS coalition and paving the way for the BJP to come to power.

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Karnataka voted for stability, poll results a message for all states: PM Modi