As per the Election Commission, the woman received assistance from female voters and officials present at the Kurlagindi village polling station, reported PTI.

As of 5 pm, the voter turnout for the Karnataka assembly elections was 65.69%.

The highest turnout was recorded in Ramanagara at 78.22%, while the lowest was in Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) South limits at 48.63%, according to election officials.

The state is seeing a three-cornered contest between the ruling BJP, the Congress, and Janata Dal (Secular), led by former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda.

For the first time in Karnataka, home voting was provided for octogenarians, persons with benchmark disabilities, and individuals suffering from Covid-19. 

Over 80,000 senior citizens, 19,279 persons with disabilities, and 15,328 essential service personnel in the state registered for home voting. 

The Election Commission reported that a total of 94,931 senior citizens and persons with disabilities cast their vote from home.

The EC introduced home voting for those 80 years and above and those suffering from Covid-19 post the pandemic. The facility has been used by voters in various states.