May 05, 2013 07:31 (IST)
Former chief minister B S Yeddyurappa was among the early voters. Mr Yeddyurappa quit BJP last year and is contesting the election under the banner of his new party, the Karnataka Janata Paksha (KJP). He said after voting, "We will have absolute majority. I am going to win the elections. KJP will be the single largest party, the atmosphere for the polls in the state is good."