Karnataka is made up of 28 parliamentary constituencies from which 28 members of the Lok Sabha are chosen. Karnataka has produced a number of politicians and bureaucrats who have held various positions at the centre.
Karnataka is well-known for having a thriving IT industry and one of India's fastest-growing economies. But this economic growth hasn't kept it safe from the grasp of voter dissatisfaction. Problems like inflation, unemployment, and corruption are major concerns that could affect the results of the election.
Karnataka General Election 2024
The dates of the second and third phases of the 2024 Indian general election, which will select members of the 18th Lok Sabha, are scheduled for April 26, 2024, and May 7, 2024, respectively.
Karnataka's impending 2024 Lok Sabha Elections are expected to be a highly consequential event with consequences that go beyond state lines. The complex dynamics of Karnataka's political environment make it more significant nationally and necessitate consideration from all relevant stakeholders.
| Event | Phase II | Phase III |
|---|---|---|
| Last Date for Nomination Filing | April 4th | April 19th |
| Last date of nomination withdrawal | April 8th | April 22nd |
| Polling date | April 26th | May 7th |
| Result Date | June 4th | June 4th |
| Total no. of constituencies | 14 | 14 |
2019 Election History
Karnataka held its Lok Sabha Elections in two stages: on April 18, 14 constituencies in the southern region of the state cast their ballots, and on April 23, the other 14 constituencies did the same.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) achieved a historic feat by securing 25 of the 28 Lok Sabha seats, the most by any political party in the state since the Congress secured 27 seats in 1989.
Election Commission statistics show the party received 51.3% of the vote, the most in its history and the greatest proportion of any party in the state since the Congress received 57.63% in 1984, making the result all the more remarkable.
Major Political Parties Competing in 2024 elections
The majority parties contesting the elections will be:
NDA: The Indian National Congress, also known as the Congress Party, intended to remain out of power when the NDA was founded in 1998.
INDIA: TForty political parties in India make up the multi-party Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (I.N.D.I.A.). In the Indian general elections of 2024, the alliance is running against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance government.
BSP: Constituting Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes (OBC), and religious minorities, the Bahujan Samaj Party is a political party in India that was founded to defend the interests of the Bahujans (literally, "community in majority").
SKP: A political party mostly centred on the Indian state of Karnataka is called Sarvodaya Karnataka Paksha, or Sarvodaya Karnataka Party. It was reintroduced in 2016 by Devanooru Mahadeva and K. S. Puttannaiah, the only member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly.
CPIM: In India, there is a communist political party called the Communist Party of India (Marxist), or CPI(M). As one of India's national parties, it is the biggest communist party in terms of both membership and electoral seats.
| Parliamentary Constituencies in Karnataka |
| PC No. | PC Name | PC No. | PC Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chikkodi | 15 | Udupi Chikmagalur |
| 2 | Belgaum | 16 | Hassan |
| 3 | Bagalkot | 17 | Dakshina Kannada |
| 4 | Bijapur | 18 | Chitradurga |
| 5 | Gulbarga | 19 | Tumkur |
| 6 | Raichur | 20 | Mandya |
| 7 | Bidar | 21 | Mysore |
| 8 | Koppal | 22 | Chamarajanagar |
| 9 | Bellary | 23 | Bangalore Rural |
| 10 | Haveri | 24 | Bangalore North |
| 11 | Dharwad | 25 | Bangalore Central |
| 12 | Uttara Kannada | 26 | Bangalore South |
| 13 | Davanagere | 27 | Chikkaballapur |
| 14 | Shimoga | 28 | Kolar |
Last Updated on : April 23, 2024
