Voting is underway in Sandur, Channapatna and Shiggaon Assembly Constituencies in Karnataka and in Chelakkara Assembly Constituency and Wayanad Lok Sabha Constituency in Kerala.
Published Nov 13, 2024 | 7:51 AM ⚊ Updated Nov 13, 2024 | 6:46 PM
Voting underway at Wayanad's Chekkadi
On Wednesday, 13 November, bypolls were held in 31 Assembly seats across 10 states and Kerala’s Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency.
Wayanad garnered national attention with Priyanka Gandhi making her electoral debut from the seat vacated by her brother Rahul Gandhi.
In Karnataka, JD(S) leader Nikhil Kumaraswamy is contesting from Channapatna against Congress’ CP Yogeeshwara. The seat was vacated by Union minister and Nikhil’s father HD Kumaraswamy, after he was elected to the Lok Sabha.
Meanwhile, BJP has fielded former chief minister Basavaraj Bommai’s son, Bharath Bommai, from Shiggaon, who will face Congress candidate Yasir Ahmed Khan Pathan. Bypolls are also underway in Sandur in Karnataka.
Bypolls to all the constituencies in Kerala went peacefully, except for a minor clash between Congress workers and cops in Chelakkara’s Chelakkara’s Desamangalam.
The clash allegedly took place over disruption of voting slip distribution at several polling booths.
At 6 pm, Wayanad Lok Sabha Constituency registered a voter turnout of 62.86 percent, with 9,25,174 voters out of a total of 14,71,742 people casting their votes.
#Kerala: At 6 pm, Wayanad Lok Sabha Constituency registered a voter turnout of 62.86%, with 9,25,174 votes polled out of a total of 14,71,742 registered voters.
In comparison, the General Elections 2024 saw a turnout of 72.92%, while it was 80.37% in 2019.… pic.twitter.com/TfivsHmpLt
— South First (@TheSouthfirst) November 13, 2024
As voting for bypolls to Chelakkara nears its end, the Assembly Constituency is witnessing a surge in voter turnout.
With long queues still visible at many polling booths, including those in Thali and Varavoor, ECI has begun distributing tokens to manage the crowd and ensure smoother proceedings.
Political parties have expressed optimism, viewing the high voter turnout as a sign of potential victory. However, voters have raised concerns over the lack of an adequate number of booths and facilities, which led to extended wait times in some booths.
#Chelakkara By-Election
As voting nears its end, Chelakkara is experiencing a surge in voter turnout, with long queues still visible at several polling booths, including those in Thali and Varavoor.
To manage the crowd, the Election Commission has started distributing tokens… pic.twitter.com/3tDB5IADh9
— South First (@TheSouthfirst) November 13, 2024
Voter turnout in Chelakkara Assembly Constituency touched 69.43 percent as of 5.19 pm.
As voter turnout for the bypolls remained strong despite the intense heat, long queues could be witnessed at most polling booths.
Election Commission officials had anticipated peak voting between 4 and 6 p.m.
With one hour left for voting to come to an end, Wayanad Lok Sabha Constituency registered a voter turnout of 61.47 percent as of 5.09 pm.
In the Lok Sabha elections 20204, when Rahul Gandhi contested from Wayanad, the Constituency recorded a voter turnout of 72.92 percent.
Meanwhile, it was 80.37 percent in 2019.
With one more hour left for people to vote, Channapatna Assembly Constituency recorded the highest voter turnout of 84.26 percent in the state as of 5 pm.
Put together, the three Assembly segments - Sandur, Channapatna and Shiggaon reported an average voter turnout of 76.93 per cent.
Assembly-wise voting percentage
Channapatna: 84.26%
Shiggaon: 75.07%
Sandur (ST): 71.47%
Amid the ongoing bypolls to the Assembly Constituency, Chelakkara's Desamangalam witnessed a heated clash between Congress workers and police personnel.
The clash allegedly took place over disruption of voting slip distribution at several polling booths.
#Chelakkara: Tensions rose in Desamangalam as clashes erupted between #Congress workers and police over alleged disruptions in voting slip distribution at multiple polling booths.
Local Congress representatives claimed that police interference obstructed their outreach efforts… pic.twitter.com/6TiRDRCO7t
— South First (@TheSouthfirst) November 13, 2024
According to local Congress representatives, police officers interfered with their efforts to distribute slips to the public at booths 21, 22, 23, 24, among others.
The Congress workers argue that the interference hindered voter outreach, sparking tensions and leading to a standoff between party supporters and law enforcement.
Authorities are yet to comment on the allegations.
Lok Sabha MP from Kerala, K Radhakrishnan cast his vote from AUPS in Thonnoorkkara for the bypolls to Chelakkara Assembly Constituency.
#Chelakkara: MP K. Radhakrishnan posed for a photo after casting his vote at AUPS, Thonnoorkkara.https://t.co/G091Z9lJak pic.twitter.com/CpOXdMx27P
— South First (@TheSouthfirst) November 13, 2024
As people in Chelakkara Assembly Constituency put up a brave show despite the high temperature and intense heat, voter turnout for the bypolls stood at 63.95 percent as of 4.30 pm.
Meanwhile, Lok Sabha MP K Radhakrishnan posed for a photo after casting his vote from
Breakdown of polling statistics in Chelakkara as of 4.30 pm
Total number of polling booths: 180
Total voters: 213,103
Voter turnout among men
Male voters: 101,903
Polled votes: 63246
Percentage: 62.06%
Voter turnout among women
Female voters: 111,194
Polled votes: 730,34
Percentage: 65.67%
Voter turnout among trans-people
Transgender voters: 3
Polled votes: 1
Percentage: 33.33%
This brings the total number of votes polled in Chelakkara to 1,36,281 or 63.95 percent in other words.
Voter turnout at Wayanad Lok Sabha Constituency till 4.11 pm stands at 56.92 percent.
Given below is the percentage of votes polled, Assembly Constituency wise:
Mananthavady: 55.82%
Sulthan Bathery - 55.14%
Kalpetta - 57.17%
Thiruvambadi - 58.70%
Eranadu - 61.10%
Nilambur - 55.00%
Wandoor - 56.54%
#Kerala: Voter turnout at Wayanad Lok Sabha Constituency till 4.11 pm - 56.92 %
Votes polled - 8, 37, 823
Total voters - 14, 71, 742 https://t.co/G091Z9lJak pic.twitter.com/8bgIEZiKg1
— South First (@TheSouthfirst) November 13, 2024
The voter turnout in Wayanad Lok Sabha Constituency was at 51.79 percent as of 3 pm with 7,62, 346 votes polled so far.
#Kerala By-poll Update: Wayanad Lok Sabha Constituency
The voter turnout in Wayanad has reached 51.79%.
- Votes polled: 7,62,346
- Total voters: 14,71,742
Polling continues as voters participate in the election.https://t.co/G091Z9lJak pic.twitter.com/glHARHNhsu
— South First (@TheSouthfirst) November 13, 2024
Of the three Assembly Constituencies in Karnataka where bypolls are underway, Channapatna continues to record good voter turnout.
As of 3 pm, recorded voter turnout at the constituency was at 67.63 percent.
Meanwhile, Shiggaon and Sandur recorded a voter turnout of 59.62 and 58.27 percent respectively.
In total, the average voter turnout in three assembly segments stands at 61.84 percent at 3 pm.
#Karnataka: Channapatna continues to record good voter turnout as it reported 67.63 per cent till 3 pm.
Three assembly segments have reported an average voter turnout of 61.84 per cent till 3 pm. The polling will continue till 6 pm.
Channapatna: 67.63%
Shiggaon: 59.62%
Sandur… pic.twitter.com/wZ4tVXqUCQ
— South First (@TheSouthfirst) November 13, 2024
Voter turnout in Wayanad Lok Sabha Constituency stands at 50.63 percentage as of 3.10 pm.
Of the total 14,71,742 people who are eligible to vote in Wayanad, 7,45,158 have voted so far.
Wayanad has garnered attention beyond state boundaries, thanks largely to the high-profile presence of Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, who has represented the constituency since 2019.
Then came his decision to choose Raebareli over Wayanad in the recent Lok Sabha elections and thus entered Priyanka Gandhi.
The constituency, located in a largely agrarian district, faces a unique blend of challenges, including agrarian distress, tribal rights, forest conservation and tourism.
Yasir Ahmed Khan Pathan, who is contesting on a Congress seat from Shiggaon Assembly Constituency in Karnataka, is seen exercising his electoral franchise from Shiggaon town.
#Karnataka: Congress’ Shiggaon nominee Yasir Ahmed Khan Pathan exercises his franchise for the assembly by-polls at Shiggaon town.
Live Update:https://t.co/G091Z9lJak pic.twitter.com/YaB2XD0OQ0
— South First (@TheSouthfirst) November 13, 2024
As people battled intense heat to exercise their right to vote, polling percentage at Chelakkara Assembly Constituency in Kerala reached 50.11 percentage, as of 2.12 pm.
Voter turnout in Wayanad Lok Sabha Constituency, where Priyanka Gandhi is making her electoral debut from, the polling percentage was 44.51% as of 2.10 pm.
Of the total 14,71,742 people who are eligible to vote in Wayanad, 6,55,203 have voted so far.
#Wayanad Lok Sabha Constituency Update:
As of 2:10 pm, Wayanad's polling percentage stands at 44.51%.
- Votes polled: 6,55,203
- Total votes: 14,71,742Polling continues as voters participate in the election.https://t.co/G091Z9lJak pic.twitter.com/KrVAJ1dK1A
— South First (@TheSouthfirst) November 13, 2024
Voter turnout in Chelakkara's Panjal Panchayat dipped due to intense heat, particularly in booth 56.
Voters were seen struggling due to unbearable heat, which apparently caused a dent in the voter turnout.
#Chelakkara By-poll Update:
Voter turnout in Panjal Panchayat has dipped due to the intense heat, particularly around Booth No. 56.
Voters are visibly struggling with the high temperatures, which have impacted the overall participation in the area.
Live Updates:… pic.twitter.com/PU20EIAdTs— South First (@TheSouthfirst) November 13, 2024
In the Chelakkara Assembly constituency in Kerala, the voter turnout passed 44.35 percent at 1.20 pm, according to the data by the Election Commission of India.
Chelakkara Polling Statsistics
- Total Polling Booths: 180
- Total Voters: 213,103
- Male Voters: 101,903
- Polled Votes: 45,188
- Percentage: 44.34%
- Female Voters: 111,194
- Polled Votes: 49,330
- Percentage: 44.36%
- Transgender Voters: 3
- Polled Votes: 1
- Percentage: 33.33%
- Total Votes Polled: 94,51
#Wayanad By-poll: Images from Manthavady Government UP School show voters from the tribal community actively participating in the election process.
Catch all Live Updates here: https://t.co/G091Z9lJak pic.twitter.com/yjMXQO5PPb
— South First (@TheSouthfirst) November 13, 2024
#Chelakkara By-poll: After casting his vote at Mayannur VLP School, Director Lal Jose spoke about the pressing water scarcity issues faced by farmers in Chelakkara.
He also emphasized that political parties should make sincere efforts to avoid by-elections, suggesting they… pic.twitter.com/Ez9B4IAxVe
— South First (@TheSouthfirst) November 13, 2024
The Wayanad Lok Sabha Constituency recorded a voter turnout of 40. 64 percent, according to the Election Commission of India.
#Wayanad Lok Sabha Constituency Update:
- Polling percentage: 40.64%
-Votes polled: 5,98,175
- Total votes: 14,71,742Polling continues as the election progresses.https://t.co/G091Z9lJak pic.twitter.com/hhL9LwFlf8
— South First (@TheSouthfirst) November 13, 2024
At 1 pm on Wednesday, the Channapatna Assembly constituency in Karnataka recorded a turnout of 48.15 percent, Shiggaon recorded 43.50 percent and Sandur recorded 43.46 percent, according to the Election Commission of India.
#Karnataka: The Channapatna assembly segment is seeing a strong voter turnout, with nearly half of the total electorate—48.15 percent—cast their ballots by 1 pm.
Similarly, Sandur (ST) and Shiggaon have reported steady voter participation, with turnouts of 43.46 percent and… pic.twitter.com/pP4yrZB4o4
— South First (@TheSouthfirst) November 13, 2024
Scenes from #Wayanad, #Kerala, capture the home voting process, enabling senior citizens aged above 85 and persons with disabilities (PwDs) with at least 40% benchmark disability to cast their votes from home.
Live Updates: https://t.co/G091Z9lJak pic.twitter.com/7d5zkyLGjo
— South First (@TheSouthfirst) November 13, 2024
A turnout of 41.87 percent was recorded in the Chelakkara Assembly constituency in Kerala at 1 pm on Wednesday, according to the Election Commission of India.
The Wayanad Lok Sabha Constituency recorded a voter turnout of 38.99 percent at 1 pm, according to the Election Commission of India.
Assembly Constituency-wise vote polled (in percentage) :
- Mananthavady - 37.98
- Sulthan Bathery - 37.91
- Kalpetta - 39.30
- Thiruvambadi - 41.34
- Eranadu - 41.87
- Nilambur - 37.13
- Wandoor - 38.28
Votes polled - 5,73,839
Total votes - 14,71,742
#Karnataka: We will win all three seats: Chief Minister @siddaramaiah
CM #Siddarmaiah told reporters at #Mysuru: “We are confident of victory in all the three assembly seats. Considering the people's response, we are confident of winning in all the three seats.”
“There is no… pic.twitter.com/Cu2sXeIskq
— South First (@TheSouthfirst) November 13, 2024
Visuals from HIM UP School in Kalpetta, #Wayanad, Kerala, showcase the dedicated women-managed polling booth in action.
Live updates:https://t.co/G091Z9lJak pic.twitter.com/XzhHdEYrTb
— South First (@TheSouthfirst) November 13, 2024
The Wayanad Lok Sabha Constituency recorded a voter turnout of 34.38 percent, according to the last available data from the Election Commission of India.
Assembly Constituency-wise vote polled (in percentage) :
- Mananthavady - 33.07
- Sulthan Bathery - 33.00
- Kalpetta - 34.64
- Thiruvambadi - 36.04
- Eranadu - 37.90
- Nilambur - 32.92
- Wandoor - 33.94
Votes polled - 5,06,041
Total votes - 14,71,742
A turnout of 32 percent was recorded in the Chelakkara Assembly constituency in Kerala at 12 pm on Wednesday, according to the Election Commission of India.
#Karntaka: @INCKarnataka' Channapatna candidate, CP Yogeeshwara, expressed confidence about his chances in the assembly by-polls.
After casting his vote in his hometown, Yogeeshwara told reporters: "The atmosphere in the constituency is positive, and it seems that people are… pic.twitter.com/mcHwhlOjNZ
— South First (@TheSouthfirst) November 13, 2024
The Wayanad Lok Sabha Constituency recorded a voter turnout of 31.43 percent at 12 pm, according to the data from the Election Commission of India.
#Karnataka: @BJP4Karnataka's Shiggaon nominee Bharat Bommai exudes confidence in winning in the assembly by-polls.
Bharat Bommai, speaking to reporters in Shiggaon, said, "Ever since I received my voter ID, I have consistently voted in the Shiggaon assembly segment. Previously,… pic.twitter.com/xE6RWHC6D1
— South First (@TheSouthfirst) November 13, 2024
In the 141st booth area of Aattoor in the Chelakkara Assembly constituency, election officers removed flex boards and posters of UDF candidate Ramya Haridas and Congress flags following a BJP complaint alleging election protocol violations.
The UDF, however, claims that BJP candidate posters are also displayed in nearby areas and asserts they maintained a 400-meter distance from the polling station.
#Karnataka: @BJP4Karnataka's Shiggaon nominee Bharat Bommai exudes confidence in winning in the assembly by-polls.
Bharat Bommai, speaking to reporters in Shiggaon, said, "Ever since I received my voter ID, I have consistently voted in the Shiggaon assembly segment. Previously,… pic.twitter.com/xE6RWHC6D1
— South First (@TheSouthfirst) November 13, 2024
#Kerala By-poll Update: In an inspiring move, the Wayanad District Administration launched a special bus service named 'Vote Vandi' to support survivors of the recent landslides in Attamala, Mundakkai, and Chooralmala wards of Meppadi Grama Panchayat. This initiative ensured they… pic.twitter.com/Ufvf2oeub0
— South First (@TheSouthfirst) November 13, 2024
A turnout of 29.36 percent was recorded in the Chelakkara Assembly constituency in Kerala at 11 am on Wednesday, according to the Election Commission of India.
At 11 am on Wednesday, the Channapatna Assembly constituency in Karnataka recorded a turnout of 27.02 percent, Shiggaon recorded 26.01 percent and Sandur recorded 25.96 percent, according to the Election Commission of India.
#Karnataka By-poll Update: Voter enthusiasm was evident as the three assembly constituencies in Karnataka reported an average voter turnout of 26.33% by 11 am.
- Channapatna: 27.02%
- Sandur (ST): 25.96%
- Shiggaon: 26.01%Morning hours saw steady participation as people headed… pic.twitter.com/Yr27apriCT
— South First (@TheSouthfirst) November 13, 2024
The Wayanad Lok Sabha Constituency recorded a voter turnout of 27.03 percent, according to the last available data from the Election Commission of India.
Votes polled - 3,97,821
Total voters - 14,71,742
Serious allegations have emerged in Chelakkara, with UDF leaders accusing the CPI(M) of facilitating open voting at the GMLP School in Kanjirassery (133rd booth) in Mulloorkkara.
UDF leaders have raised an official complaint with the presiding officer regarding the incident.
While no conflicts have been reported, police remain on high alert.
#Karnataka: Despite sustaining severe injuries to his left leg in an accident, Suresh arrived at the polling station in a wheelchair to cast his vote in the Shiggaon assembly by-polls.
Live updates: https://t.co/G091Z9lbkM pic.twitter.com/kgLpKpiHYY
— South First (@TheSouthfirst) November 13, 2024
The polling percentage in the Chelakkara Assembly constituency reached 22 percent at 10.30 am, according to the data from the Election Commission of India.
#Wayanad By-poll Update:
Visuals from Thiruvambadi Sacred Heart School in Wayanad, #Kerala, show voters actively participating in the ongoing polling process.
Live updates: https://t.co/G091Z9lbkM pic.twitter.com/zRIVQfQ1P5
— South First (@TheSouthfirst) November 13, 2024
#Karnataka: Polling across the Shiggaon assembly seat is witnessing a steady turnout, with voters actively participating at most stations.
People from various age groups are coming out in good numbers, contributing to a lively election day atmosphere. The process remains… pic.twitter.com/7wG9VrpYaD
— South First (@TheSouthfirst) November 13, 2024
#Kerala By-poll Update:@priyankagandhi visited St. Joseph's Convent School in Kalpetta, #Wayanad, as part of her engagement during the by-polls.
Catch all Live Updates here : https://t.co/G091Z9lbkM pic.twitter.com/vJ6y7OSJvD— South First (@TheSouthfirst) November 13, 2024
#Karnataka By-poll Update:@INCKarnataka' Sandur (ST) nominee Annapoorna Tukaram expressed strong confidence in her victory after casting her vote. Speaking to reporters in #Sandur, she said, "There is a responsibility on us to work as per the people’s expectations. I’m getting… pic.twitter.com/Us1iwaUetN
— South First (@TheSouthfirst) November 13, 2024
#Karnataka By-poll Update:
85-year-old Gouramma from Chakkere village in the Channapatna assembly constituency arrived at polling booth number 167 in a wheelchair and cast her vote.Follow for live updates : https://t.co/G091Z9lbkM pic.twitter.com/u40cgzQujv
— South First (@TheSouthfirst) November 13, 2024
#Wayanad By-poll Update:
Visuals captured from the Kuppadi Government High School polling station in Sulthan Bathery show voters actively participating as the election process continues in Wayanad, #Kerala.
Live Updates: https://t.co/G091Z9lbkM pic.twitter.com/3lWC1gjLlZ— South First (@TheSouthfirst) November 13, 2024
Chelakkara By-poll Update:
BJP candidate K. Balakrishnan was seen interacting with party workers as voting progressed in the constituency.
For live updates: https://t.co/G091Z9lbkM pic.twitter.com/r90RtsRfT4
— South First (@TheSouthfirst) November 13, 2024
According to the last available information from the Election Commission of India, the Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency polled 20.54 percent of the total votes there.
Votes polled - 3,02,346
Total voters - 14,71,742
Assembly Constituency-wise vote polled (in percentage)
- Mananthavady - 19.08
- Sulthan Bathery - 18.73
- Kalpetta - 19.97
- Thiruvambadi - 21.07
- Eranadu - 22.08
- Nilambur - 19.41
- Wandoor - 20.67
#Karnataka By-poll Update:
Voters were seen at the polling booth in Chakkere village, located in the Channapatna Assembly constituency, as polling continued.
Live Updates: https://t.co/G091Z9lJak pic.twitter.com/kCqfNoWn6B
— South First (@TheSouthfirst) November 13, 2024
#Karnataka By-poll Update:
A long line of voters was seen outside the polling station in Taranagar, Sandur, as polling proceeded peacefully across the segment.Sandur (ST) constituency reported a 10.11% voter turnout in the first two hours of polling.
Live Updates:… pic.twitter.com/olBOpgWYuw— South First (@TheSouthfirst) November 13, 2024
The Wayanad Lok Sabha Constituency recorded a voter turnout of 13.91 percent at 10 am, according to the data from the Election Commission of India.
Votes polled - 2, 04, 792
Total voters - 14, 71, 742
#Karnataka By-poll Update: Long queues were seen outside polling stations across the #Channapatna assembly segment during the first three hours of polling.
As of 9 am, Channapatna reported a 10.34% voter turnout.
For live updates: https://t.co/4l8hmQzYZ8 pic.twitter.com/aKp0S86oYG
— South First (@TheSouthfirst) November 13, 2024
#Karnataka By-poll: BJP's former CM Basavaraj Bommai and Shiggaon nominee Bharat Bommai exercised their franchise in the assembly by-polls.
Bharat Bommai is contesting against Congress' Yasin Ahmed Khan Pathan for the Shiggaon assembly seat.https://t.co/4l8hmQzYZ8 pic.twitter.com/iNsvSUivCR
— South First (@TheSouthfirst) November 13, 2024
#Karnataka By-poll: Congress' Sandur nominee Annapoorna Tukaram cast her vote in Sandur town, accompanied by her husband and Ballari MP E Tukaram, daughter Souparnika Tukaram, and son Raghunandan Tukaram.
For live updates: https://t.co/4l8hmQzYZ8 pic.twitter.com/8D11sEMRcN
— South First (@TheSouthfirst) November 13, 2024
Chelakkara By-poll: #Malayalam film director Lal Jose cast his vote at Mayannur VLP School.
For live updates: https://t.co/4l8hmQzYZ8 pic.twitter.com/hykLwtof4Q
— South First (@TheSouthfirst) November 13, 2024
The Chelakkara Assembly constituency in Kerala reported a voter turnout of 14.60 percent at 9 am, said the Election Commission of India.
At 9 am on Wednesday, the Channapatna Assembly constituency in Karnataka recorded a turnout of 10.34 percent, Shiggaon recorded 10.08 percent and Sandur recorded 10.11 percent, according to the Election Commission of India.
Voter turnout of 13.24 percent has been recorded in the Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency till 9 am.
Votes polled - 1,94,992
Total voters - 14,71,742
#Kerala By-poll: NDA candidate K. Balakrishnan has cast his vote in Chelakkara.
For live updates: https://t.co/4l8hmQzYZ8 pic.twitter.com/1weOLlcB3d
— South First (@TheSouthfirst) November 13, 2024
#Karnataka By-polls:
In Shiggaon town, 92-year-old Muttubhai Mehaboobi cast her vote, showcasing dedication to civic duty.
BJP's Bharat Bommai is contesting against Congress' Yasir Ahmed Khan Pathan in the Shiggaon assembly constituency.
For live updates:… pic.twitter.com/aIEnBs8yCC
— South First (@TheSouthfirst) November 13, 2024
#Karnataka: It’s been barely two hours since the start of the polling in the three assembly seats, the people are turning up in large numbers for the polling stations to cast their votes.
A long queue of voters from youngsters to elders is seen outside the polling station at… pic.twitter.com/wyiGPgueNC
— South First (@TheSouthfirst) November 13, 2024
Chelakkara By-poll Update: LDF candidate U.R. Pradeep cast his vote at Kondayoor Vidyasagar School. He expressed confidence in a positive wave for the LDF in Chelakkara.
For live updates: https://t.co/4l8hmQzYZ8 pic.twitter.com/3kWJkMpgjt
— South First (@TheSouthfirst) November 13, 2024
#Karnataka: BJP’s former CM and Haveri MP @BSBommai and his son Bharat Bommai offer prayers at Lord Hanuman Temple before heading to the polling station at Hubballi.
BJP’s nominee Bharat Bommai is taking on Congress’ Yasir Ahmed Khan Pathan in the Shiggaon assembly seat.… pic.twitter.com/qZomqoqD4k
— South First (@TheSouthfirst) November 13, 2024
In Chelakkara, a total of 15,345 voters had cast their votes till 8.20 am
A long queue was witnessed at the Chelakkara Vallathol Nagar 35th booth in the early hours.
Booth agents of UDF and BJP report EVM errors at various booths in Vallathol Nagar.At booth number 45, polling was temporarily interrupted due to a technical issue but has now resumed.… pic.twitter.com/q1arBU4BBq
— South First (@TheSouthfirst) November 13, 2024
#Karnataka: First-time voter Jhanavi K casts her vote at Shiggaon town for assembly by-polls.
Jhanavi, who travelled from Shivamogga, expressed the importance of exercising her franchise. She urges fellow youths to turn up in large numbers and vote.
For live… pic.twitter.com/C2QAL5y2gw
— South First (@TheSouthfirst) November 13, 2024
Voter turnout of 6.90 percent has been recorded in the Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency till 8 am.
Votes polled - 1,01,661
Total voters - 14, 71, 742
Voter turnout of 5.19 percent has been recorded in the Chelakkara Assembly constituency till 8 am.
LDF candidate UR Pradeep claims a significant victory in the Chelakkara Assembly constituency in Kerala.
On the other hand, BJP candidate K Balakrishnan asserts that the anti-incumbency sentiment in the region will favour the BJP.
In Chelakkara by-election in Kerala, 1,375 voters cast their votes from home.
Beginning on 9 November, election officials visited the homes of senior citizens and differently-abled voters, assisting them in casting their postal ballots directly.
Within just 30 minutes of polling opening, enthusiastic voters are already lining up at numerous stations in Kerala.
However, a few booths have reported glitches with the EVMs, causing brief disruptions to the voting process.
A minor technical issue was reported at the Saraswathy Vidyamandir School polling booth in Chelakkara, where an EVM malfunctioned.
The EVM was promptly replaced by the technical team from the Election Commission of India (ECI) to ensure smooth voting operations.
#Karnataka: Voters have started turning up at polling stations in the Sandur (ST) assembly segment.
Poll officials are providing wheelchairs to elderly voters coming to cast their ballots.
Polling has officially commenced in all three contested seats. pic.twitter.com/xzkrvXcoP3
— South First (@TheSouthfirst) November 13, 2024
In Shiggaon, former BJP Chief Minister @BSBommai's son, Bharat Bommai, will contest against Congress’s Yasir Ahmed Khan Pathan. Voting will occur in 241 polling booths, with 92 identified as sensitive. Ten observers have been designated to oversee these sensitive booths.
The… pic.twitter.com/kjdowEFLjW
— South First (@TheSouthfirst) November 13, 2024
The stage is set for the crucial by-election in the Sandur Legislative Assembly constituency (ST-reserved), where Congress’s Annapoorna Tukaram faces off against BJP’s Bangaru Hanumanthappa. Voting will start today from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with 2,36,402 eligible voters expected… pic.twitter.com/3pO8oUhCDq
— South First (@TheSouthfirst) November 13, 2024
Voting began at Chelakkara Assembly constituency and Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency in Kerala at 7 am.
Chelakkara Assembly constituency
- 2,13,103 voters
- of this, 1,11,197 were women voters
- 180 polling booths, including 14 sensitive booths
- 6 candidates
- Constituency comprises nine panchayats: Kondazhi, Thiruvilwamala, Pazhayannur, Chelakkara, Panjal, Vallathol Nagar, Mullurkara, Varavoor, and Desamangalam.
Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency
- 1354 polling stations
- 14, 71, 742 voters
- 16 candidates
- Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency is spread across seven Assembly constituencies Mananthavady, Sulthan Bathery, Kalpetta, Thiruvambadi, Eranadu and Nilambur
Those going to polling booths include survivors of landslides that hit Attamala, Mundakkai and Chooralmala wards of Meppadi Grama Panchayat on 30 July
To ply the voters from these wards to their respective booths, the district administration arranged "Vote Vehicles" (Vote Vandi) in five routes.
In a bid to ensure a smooth and secure election process, special security arrangements have been made for 26 sensitive polling booths in Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency, with additional security assigned based on prior assessments.
Of these, 5 sensitive booths are in Eranad, 17 in Nilambur, and four in Wandoor.
There’s a notable emphasis on gender inclusivity and model stations this time, with nine booths staffed entirely by women officers to encourage female voter turnout and nine model polling stations (three per assembly constituency) designed to offer an upgraded voting experience.
In the previous election cycle, the voter turnout reached 72.69 percent. This time, arrangements include a total of 1,335 polling booths across the district.
Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency has gained national attention with Priyanka Gandhi's electoral debut. She will face CPI veteran leader Sathyan Mokeri and BJP's Navya Haridas.
Wayanad is set for a significant Lok Sabha by-election, with extensive preparations finalised under the direction of District Collector VR Vinodh and Police Chief R Viswanath.
Polling began at 7 am across the constituency, which includes the assembly segments of Eranad, Wandoor, and Nilambur.
A total of 595 polling stations, supplemented by 25 auxiliary booths, have been arranged to accommodate the constituency’s large voter base, which exceeds 14 lakh registered voters.
Chelakkara, a stronghold of the LDF for 28 years, is preparing for a high-stakes by-election with enhanced security arrangements.
In light of the by-election, Thrissur District Collector Arjun Pandian has announced comprehensive arrangements to ensure a smooth voting process.
A total of 864 polling officers and 14 micro-observers will be stationed across Chelakkara, supported by a 600-strong police presence to manage security.
Out of the 150 polling booths, 14 have been identified as sensitive and will be under heightened vigilance. Live webcams have been installed at all booths to monitor proceedings.
