The Assembly Elections of 2023 in Karnataka saw a massive turnout of people, including first-time voters, transgender voters, and newly-wedded couples. The polling booths in the state also played a significant role in encouraging people to exercise their right to vote.

Voting commenced at 7 am, and as of 3:00 pm, the estimated voter turnout was 52.18%. Karnataka has a total of 224 assembly seats and approximately 5.21 crore eligible voters.

The "Sakhi booth," which was staffed entirely by women, demonstrated women's empowerment.

A bride cast her vote in the polling station of Mudigere assembly constituency, Makonahalli in Chikkamagaluru district

A newly wedded couple along with their family were also seen casting their vote in Priyapatnam, Mysore district.

Third gender voters in Beturu village of Harihara assembly constituency in Davangere district exercised their voting rights and celebrated the festival of democracy.

Polling Station No. 105 in the Kalaghatagi Assembly Constituency saw Polling Station Officers dressed in lambani attire, who used their unique style to attract voters.

Enthusiastic first-time voters participated in the Karnataka elections. The young voters received an E-Certificate of Appreciation after they cast their valuable votes.

At a polling station in Nimbekaipura, polling officials greeted PwD voters with a rose, and all necessary facilitation, such as wheelchairs, volunteers, and signages, was provided to them.