Bengaluru, June 18 -- Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday visited the residence of Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara in Bengaluru to enquire about his health.

Speaking to ANI after the visit, CM Shivakumar assured that the Deputy CM has recovered and will be participating in the voting process later today.

"Dr Parameshwara is fine and healthy. He will come and vote at 1 PM. He is okay and has recovered," said CM DK Shivakumar.

Following the Chief Minister's visit, Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge also arrived at Dr Parameshwara's residence to check on his well-being.

Voting for 7 seats of the Karnataka Legislative Council began at 9 AM at Vidhana Soudha and will continue till 4 PM.

Two polling booths have been set ...