Siddaramaiah, the leader of the Indian National Congress, expressed his gratitude to party workers for their hard work during the Karnataka assembly election campaign. The polls were held on May 10, and exit polls released on the same day suggest that the Congress party may have an edge in the elections. The results will be announced on May 13.
Siddaramaiah, who contested from the Varuna Constituency, thanked his supporters in a tweet and expressed confidence in the Congress party’s performance. He also urged party workers to take some time off and spend it with their families.
According to some exit polls, the Congress party is likely to have a clear majority in Karnataka, while others predict a hung assembly with an advantage to the party. A few polls suggest that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) may be ahead in the race to form the government.
The Janata Dal-Secular (JD-S), which won 37 seats in the 2018 polls, is expected to remain a strong regional player in the state. If the assembly election results in a hung assembly, the JD-S could emerge as the kingmaker.
Karnataka recorded a poll percentage of 72.68%, with voting for 224 seats. The Congress party, which is seeking to retain power in the state, is hoping for a strong performance in the elections. The BJP is also looking to improve its performance from the 2018 elections when it won 104 seats.
The exit polls have indicated the possible outcome of the election, but the final results will be announced on May 13. Until then, the parties will be closely watching the vote count, and the people of Karnataka will be waiting eagerly to know who will form the government in their state.
