Karnataka Election Result 2023: Celebrations begin as Congress inches towards victory

Congress appeared to be consolidating its lead after crossing the halfway mark in Karnataka assembly polls with the party leading in 130+ seats according to early trends of results. Celebrations have erupted at the party offices as the Grand Old Party surged ahead in the southern state. Check out the pictures.

The counting of votes for the high-stake Karnataka assembly election is under way and as per initial trends, Congress has taken lead over the BJP and is ahead in 130+ seats. Credit: Special Arrangement

The Congress party offices in Bengaluru and New Delhi wore a festive look with party workers celebrating the poll results. Credit: PTI Photo

Congress workers were seen distributing sweets and dancing to dhol and nagaras. Credit: PTI Photo

Congress leaders and workers celebrate at the party office as the party leads in early trends on the vote-counting day of Karnataka Assembly polls, in Bengaluru. Credit: Special Arrangement

Festive mood at the Congress headquarters as counting under way for Karnataka Assembly polls. Credit: IANS Photo

Congress workers chant slogans at the AICC headquarters on the counting day of Karnataka Assembly polls, in New Delhi. Credit: PTI Photo

Congress leaders and workers celebrate at the party office as the party leads in early trends on the vote-counting day of Karnataka Assembly polls, in Bengaluru. Credit: Special Arrangement