Karnataka Lok Sabha Polls 2024: A High-Stakes Contest
The upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha Elections in Karnataka are shaping up to be a high-stakes affair, with ramifications stretching beyond state borders. The intricate dynamics of Karnataka’s political landscape amplify its significance on the national stage, demanding attention from all major players. As the political landscape heats up, the BJP-led NDA alliance gears up to defend its stronghold in Karnataka. However, the recent state assembly elections in 2023 give a lot of confidence to Congress, which will try to win the maximum seats in a state where it is still the primary challenger to BJP.
Karnataka Lok Sabha Polls 2024: Dates
Karnataka traditionally receives its election schedule during the mid-phases of the nationwide elections. If historical patterns hold, the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections in Karnataka could take place in late April or early May, pending confirmation from the Election Commission of India (ECI).
Karnataka Lok Sabha Polls 2024: Phase
Elections in Karnataka typically happen in two to three phases. The 2019 Lok Sabha Elections followed this pattern, suggesting a similar approach for 2024, with the state’s elections likely segmented into two or three phases.
Karnataka Lok Sabha Polls 2024: Constituencies
With 28 Lok Sabha constituencies, Karnataka holds considerable sway in national politics. Among these, five seats are reserved for SC candidates and two for ST candidates. In the 17th Lok Sabha Elections in 2019, the BJP-led NDA clinched 26 seats, with BJP securing 25. The INC-JD(S) alliance managed to secure only two seats.
Karnataka Lok Sabha Polls 2024
Stay tuned as Karnataka braces for a pivotal electoral showdown, where the fate of 28 Lok Sabha seats hangs in the balance.
Karnataka Lok Sabha Polls 2019 Results
Here is what happened in 2019 Lok Sabha elections
Karnataka Lok Sabha Elections 2014: Full list of candidates
| No | Constituency | NDA | I.N.D.I.A |
| 1 | Chikkodi | ||
| 2 | Belgaum | ||
| 3 | Bagalkot | ||
| 4 | Bijapur | ||
| 5 | Gulbarga | ||
| 6 | Raichur | ||
| 7 | Bidar | ||
| 8 | Koppal | ||
| 9 | Bellary | ||
| 10 | Haveri | ||
| 11 | Dharwad | ||
| 12 | Uttara Kannada | ||
| 13 | Davanagere | ||
| 14 | Shimoga | ||
| 15 | Udupi Chikmagalur | ||
| 16 | Hassan | ||
| 17 | Dakshina Kannada | ||
| 18 | Chitradurga | ||
| 19 | Tumkur | ||
| 20 | Mandya | ||
| 21 | Mysore | ||
| 22 | Chamarajanagar | ||
| 23 | Bangalore Rural | ||
| 24 | Bangalore North | ||
| 25 | Bangalore Central | ||
| 26 | Bangalore South | ||
| 27 | Chikballapur | ||
| 28 | Kolar |