Barring a few incidents, polling peaceful in Belagavi, Vijayapura and Bagalkot districts
The Hindu
Peaceful polling in North Karnataka; minor incidents reported, including BJP-Congress clashes, high voter turnout, and security measures.
Polling was peaceful across North Karnataka region in the second phase of polling in the State on Tuesday barring a few minor incidents.
Congress booth agent in Bandarhalli of Belagavi district Hanumant Arabavi was injured after being attacked by BJP supporters who accused him of canvassing inside the booth. He has filed a complaint with the Saundatti Police.
Two young men came to blows in a polling booth in Elimunnoli village near Hukkeri of Belagavi district over a trivial issue. The men were waiting in a queue and one accidentally pushed another due to the rush. The other got upset and began fighting with him. Both slapped each other and received minor injuries before the police stopped them.
The police on poll duty separated them and sent them out of the booth. The young men complained that the authorities should put up more booths to reduce the rush.
Most candidates and senior leaders cast their votes before noon.
Minister Satish Jarkiholi, however, came to Hosa Vantamuri village in Yamakanamaradi constituency to vote in the last hour of polling. Congress nominee Priyanka Jarkiholi voted in Hosa Vantamuri in the morning.
BJP’s Anna Saheb Jolle and his wife and MLA Shashikala Jolle voted in the government school in Examba village near Chikkodi.
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