With elections around the corner, it's a day of Lokayukta and I-T raids in the state of war Karnataka. I-T officials raid former minister Gangadhar Gowda's residence in Mangaluru. Over 20 officials were present at the raid of the Congress leader's residences. IT officers have raided 3 of his houses since morning. Meanwhile, Karnataka anti-corruption watchdog Lokayukta is carrying out raids at multiple locations including Bengaluru, Bidar, Shivamogga, and Ballari. Lokayukta also carried out raids at 6 different locations in Bidar including Deputy Tehasildhar Vijaykumar's residence and office.