Exit polls for the Karnataka Election 2023 indicate a possible hung House in the state, with the Congress leading. This outcome would be a significant blow for the BJP, as it would lose its only southern state. Experts believe that winning Karnataka is crucial for building momentum ahead of the 2024 general elections and instilling confidence within the party.
Losing Karnataka would dent the BJP’s claim of being a pan-India party, while providing a much-needed boost to the Congress, which seeks a revival after a series of electoral setbacks. With 28 seats in the Lok Sabha, Karnataka’s outcome holds great importance for shaping the political discourse leading up to the 2024 national polls.
Political scientist Nalin Mehta emphasizes that the Karnataka elections will offer valuable lessons to Prime Minister Modi about voter preferences. The result of this contest will greatly influence the political landscape in the run-up to the 2024 elections. PM Modi’s active involvement in the campaign makes a loss in Karnataka a personal setback for him.
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Karnataka Assembly Poll Results on Saturday
The Karnataka Assembly election, featuring a three-cornered contest between the BJP, Congress, and JD(S), took place on Wednesday, and the results will be announced on Saturday, May 13. While exit polls have had mixed accuracy in the past, they serve as a useful tool for identifying trends. Karnataka’s diverse population and communities make the final outcome uncertain.
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