A lot of enthusiasm can be seen in voters in Karnataka, where voting began at 7 am today in Assembly elections recorded an approximate voter turnout of 7.83 per, according to the Election Commission.
The polls would seal the electoral fates of 2,615 candidates across parties in the State. The highest voter turnout was recorded at 12.47 per cent in Dakshina Kannada till 9 am today.
Voting is being held for 224 assembly constituencies in Karnataka with 2,615 candidates in the fray.
As per the Election Commission, Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP)Central recorded a 7.89 per cent of voter turnout while BBMP (North) at 7.55 per cent, BBMP (South) at 8.22 per cent, Bagalkot at 8.52 per cent, Bangalore Rural at 7.72 per cent, Bangalore Urban at 9.11 per cent, Belgaum at 7.47 am and Bellary at 8.84 per cent till 9 am.
Netizens are also reacting on social media by showing marks on their fingers and tweeting their experiences.