Kalyana Karnataka Lok Sabha Elections: Kalyana Karnataka Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Dates, schedule, phases, constituencies, candidates, other details; All you need to know

The 2024 Lok Sabha elections in Karnataka are gearing up to be a closely watched contest, especially in the Kalyana Karnataka region, where the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) faces a challenging electoral landscape. The BJP, which swept all five seats in the region during the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, may encounter stiff opposition from the Congress, buoyed by its performance in the 2023 assembly polls.

Kalyana Karnataka Lok Sabha Elections: Election dates and phases

The upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Karnataka are scheduled to be held in two phases: April 26 and May 4. The state, with its 28 Lok Sabha seats, holds significant weight in the national political scenario, making it a crucial battleground for parties aiming for majority control in the lower house.READ MORE: Karnataka Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Dates, schedule, phases, constituencies, candidates, other details; All you need to know

Kalyana Karnataka Lok Sabha Elections: Constituencies and candidates
The Kalyana Karnataka region, formerly known as the Hyderabad Karnataka region, comprises five Lok Sabha seats – Bidar, Gulbarga, Raichur, Bellary, and Koppal. The BJP has announced its candidates for some seats, including Umesh Jadhav from Gulbarga (Kalaburagi), Bhagwant Khuba, B Sriramulu from Bellary, and Dr. Basavaraj Kyavator from Koppal. However, the party is yet to name its candidate from Raichur. The Congress is also expected to announce its candidates soon.

Kalyana Karnataka Lok Sabha Elections: Past election results
The 2023 assembly elections witnessed a significant shift in Karnataka’s political landscape. While the BJP emerged as the single largest party in the 2018 assembly elections, winning 17 seats to the Congress’s 19, the 2023 polls saw the Congress making substantial gains with 26 seats, compared to the BJP’s 10. The Janata Dal (Secular) JD(S) also secured two seats, with two others winning from the region.

The BJP’s dominance in the region has faced challenges, with the Congress performing well in several constituencies in the 2023 assembly polls. Bidar supported the BJP in 2023, giving it four out of six assembly seats, while Kalaburagi favored the Congress, with the party winning seven out of nine seats.

The electoral battle in Karnataka is expected to be intense, with the Congress, BJP, and JD(S) vying for dominance. As the parties gear up for the elections, issues such as corruption, unemployment, and inflation are expected to play a significant role in shaping the election outcome in the state.