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Six out of eight major exit polls had predicted the largest number of seats for BJP, but indicated a hung House with no party getting a simple majority on its own. The BJP eventually won 104 sets, Cong 76, JD(S) 37
Shikaripura is the only assembly segment in Karnataka that the BJP has won consistently. Since its formation in 1980, the BJP has lost the constituency only twice
BJP has lost the constituency in Shimoga only twice since the party was formed in 1980 – one of those times to Yediyurappa's rebel party. With the veteran's son taking over, the run is likely to continue.