It is a mandate against Narendra Modi, Amit Shah and JP Nadda. The PM had come to Karnataka 20 times, no PM in the past campaigned like this, Siddaramaiah said
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