The process of counting of ballots continued late on Sunday. For the first time in the history of Belgaum corporation, pro-Kannada candidates have put up such an impressive show. The MES, which ruled the roost since the inception of corporation in 1984, has suffered humiliation. All pro-Kannada candidates were fielded by Sarva Paksha Sarva Bhashik Samiti, which was formed by pro-Kannada leaders in Belgaum a few weeks prior to elections. The samiti was formed with an objective to topple MES. 

On the other side, the Congress had done well in the district bagging seven local out of the 16 local bodies, while JDS won four and BJP two. Though BJP has eight MLAs and two MPs in the district, the party suffered humiliation in the district.