Karnataka Bypolls 2026: Congress Candidate Samarth Mallikarjun Secures Victory Over BJPs Contender in Davanagere South

In the ongoing election vote counting, Samarth has currently secured 27,050 votes, leading over his opponent Srinivas, who has garnered 25,977 votes after the completion of the eighth round of counting.

This election, part of a crucial local governance race, has seen a high voter turnout and significant engagement from the community. The counting process, which began earlier in the week, is expected to continue until all ballots are tallied.

As the results stand, Samarth maintains a lead of approximately 1,073 votes. Election officials indicated that further rounds of counting will provide a clearer picture as they work through ballots that include absentee and provisional votes. The final outcome remains to be seen, with anticipation building among supporters and voters alike.