Though still optimistic about avoiding an embarrassing rout, some BJP leaders point to “utter confusion in the leadership as well as rank and file” about ticket distribution, who would lead the campaigning, and issues it had to focus on
The Congress has crossed the halfway mark in early leads as votes are being counted for the Karnataka election today. The ruling BJP is leading on 80 seats and HD Kumaraswamy's JD(S) is ahead in over 20 seats.