Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023: Most exit polls in Karnataka have predicted a hung assembly, giving the Congress an edge over the BJP. It’s very similar to what happened in 2018 when the surveys had projected a similar situation but had then given the saffron party the advantage. How accurate were pollsters then? And what can we expect now?
The India-Today-Axis My India exit poll has predicted a good showing for the Congress in the Central Karnataka region. There are 23 seats up for grabs in this region.
With just two exit polls favouring BJP, the saffron party seemingly faces an uphill task in retaining Karnataka. A Congress win will give the party and Rahul Gandhi a shot in the arm and the JD(S) has yet another opportunity to play kingmaker
Karnataka CM BS Bommai has ruled out talks with JD(S). The poll is crucial for both BJP and Congress. BJP is keen to retain the only state in southern India where it is in power while Congress is keen to gain momentum ahead of 2024 general elections
Karnataka Election 2023: The BJP, which has been ruling the state for the last four years, faced a massive challenge from the Congress party - which is confident of winning Karnataka on its own. A party needs 123 seats to form the government.