While multiple exit polls predicted Congress having an edge over the BJP, several have still projected a hung assembly with neither of the two parties reaching simple majority.
Former Karnataka Chief Minister and Janata Dal-Secular (JDS) leader H.D. Kumaraswamy on Friday hinted that his party was open for alliance with either Congress or BJP in the event of a hung Assembly but put riders to tie up with them.
Congress state president junked the exit poll results in which the party, though it gains the highest number of seats, has to contend with a hung assembly
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