What are assembly elections?
Elections are held in a democratic country like India to select leaders for the country and its states. People can vote for the candidate they want. The candidate with the most votes wins.
Assembly elections are those elections that are held in each Indian state to elect members to the state legislative assembly. They are held every five years. People vote for their representatives, and the political party with the most seats forms the government.
These elections significantly impact a state's economic growth and the lives of its residents. Assembly elections in the state of Karnataka are being held today.
When did the Karnataka elections begin?
Karnataka assembly elections started today, 10th May 2023. The three major parties taking part in the elections are the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the Indian National Congress (INC), and the Janata Dal (Secular) (JDS). The election results will be announced on 13th May 2023.
The current Karnataka government will leave on 24th May 2023. The previous election took place in May 2018.
What promises have the parties made?
The BJP has promised to provide 5 kg of food grains per month, three free cooking gas cylinders per year and half a litre of milk daily to below-poverty line (BPL) households. The Congress has promised 10 kg of rice per month to every member of BPL families.
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The BJP has proposed installing CCTV cameras throughout Bengaluru to improve women's safety and security. The JDS has promised a loan waiver for women's self-help groups, five free cylinders per year and a raise in widow pensions.
Now it's up to the people of Karnataka to decide who they will elect to form a government in the state. Are you excited to vote when you grow up? Let us know in the comments below.
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