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As the Congress heads for a thumping victory in Karnataka, the BJP has finally conceded its defeat.

The clarity with which people voted for Congress can be seen in JD(S)'s rout outside its sphere of influence. This win also shows that BJP’s constant attempt to polarise the electorate along religious lines failed this time.

The wife will not only abuse her husband for giving her less money, but also abuse the government. Look at the price of a cooking gas cylinder, it is Rs 1,200.

The ruling BJP which held 118 seats in the 15th Assembly was reduced to 65 by the Congress surge from 69 seats to 136. The regional Janata Dal (Secular) party's tally fell from 32 seats to 19.

The BJP is now talking about reviewing the defeat and bringing changes in the party accordingly. Howe

The BJP’s top brass campaigned vigorously in the Old Mysore region. But the party’s focus on a national, sometimes divisive, agenda did not bring it the expected results.

The only exception is coastal region, where the party is a dominant force and remains so

An elated Swaroop after winning Hassan city said, “The victory is a result of the blessings from HD Devegowda, HD Kumaraswamy and the JD(S) party workers. I will continue to do the development work that JD(S) undertook under its leadership earlier.”

The BJP is now talking about reviewing the defeat and bringing changes in the party accordingly. Howe

While the stakes for the ruling party might be high in Old Mysore, they are much higher for the JD(S)