Karnataka Election 2023: Amid voting, electors check for 'Rahu Kal', young voters swarm polling booth
First Published May 10, 2023, 12:54 PM ISTPolling is underway for 224 seats Karnataka Assembly in what is being seen mainly as a three-cornered contest between the ruling BJP, the Congress and former prime minister HD Deve Gowda's Janata Dal (Secular). The electoral fate of top guns — Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, Congress veterans Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar and JD(S) leader HD Kumaraswamy among others will be sealed during the day-long exercise.
While several voters left for their respective polling stations, many have been watching out for auspicious time, especially some of the candidates. According to various reports, many are likely to skip the 'rahu kaal' time today, which will fall between 12:23 pm and 1:59 pm.
Several people also witnessed such unique sights, even as political leaders keep the tempo up and fire salvos at each other. Take a look.