PM Modi congratulates Congress for winning Karnataka assembly polls

The results of the Karnataka Assembly Election indicate a significant defeat for the BJP, as Congress appears to be getting a large majority, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated the Congress party for its win in the Karnataka assembly election. 

PM Modi also thanked those people who voted for the BJP and appreciated the hardwork of party leaders. “I thank all those who have supported us in the Karnataka elections. I appreciate the hardwork of BJP Karyakartas. We shall serve Karnataka with even more vigour in the times to come,” he wrote on Twitter.

Most of the exit polls had predicted that the BJP will fall short of the halfway mark, 113. The JD(S) is expecting a hung verdict, which would enable it to play a role in government formation. Meanwhile, Congress personnel is all set to establish a firm govt in Karnataka after today's win. The ruling BJP failed  to break a 38-year jinx - the southern state has not voted an incumbent government back to power since 1985.

The Congress  took their revenge after rebel MLAs destablised the government it formed with the JDS after the 2018 election.The JDS is not expected to make major gains compared to last year with most exit polls handing them around 30 seats only but they could play a key role. On the other hand, the Congress is seeking a much-needed revival ahead of key electoral contests lined up later this year and the ultimate Lok Sabha battle in 2024.
 

Congratulations to the Congress Party for their victory in the Karnataka Assembly polls. My best wishes to them in fulfilling people’s aspirations.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 13, 2023