On Friday, voters in Uttara Kannada district participated in the Karnataka Legislative Council West Graduates Constituency poll, achieving a 76.52% overall turnout; Bhatkal taluk contributed 66.02% of its 1,136 registered electors.
The election, conducted between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., proceeded without any disturbances. Early in the morning, residents formed lines at polling stations to escape the rising heat, casting their ballots in an orderly manner.
At the venue set up inside St. Michael's School in Karwar, several senior officials joined the queue. Deputy Commissioner K. Lakshmi Priya, Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officer Dr. Dileesh Shashi, Superintendent of Police Deepan M.N., Additional Deputy Commissioner Sajid Mulla, Additional Superintendent of Police Krishnamurthy and Tahsildar Nishchal Noronha all exercised their franchise alongside ordinary voters.
Bhatkal taluk hosted its polling booth at the Mini Vidhana Soudha. Out of the 1,136 eligible voters, 750 submitted their votes, confirming the 66.02% participation rate. Additional Superintendent of Police Krishnamurthy travelled from Karwar to inspect the arrangements and oversee the voting process at this location.
The West Graduates Constituency spans Uttara Kannada, Dharwad, Gadag and Haveri districts. Fourteen candidates contested the seat, among them Congress representative Mohan Limbikai and BJP contender S.V. Sankannur.
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📰 Source: Sahil Online