Bengaluru Rural is the most high-profile constituency in the state and the results are being keenly watched.

Dr. Manjunath managed to maintain a clear lead from the beginning and was leading by more than 80,000 votes in the fifth round and by 36,687 votes in the seventh round.

To prevent any untoward incident, police have increased security in Kanakapura town, the native place of Shivkumar brothers.