Karnataka state assembly elections
The Karnataka state assembly elections were held on May 12, 2018, with a voter turnout of approximately 72%. The elections were highly anticipated, with a total of 222 seats in the state assembly up for grabs. The results of the elections were announced on May 15, 2018, and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerged as the single largest party with 104 seats, followed by the Indian National Congress (INC) with 78 seats, and the Janata Dal Secular (JDS) with 38 seats. The lead-up to the elections was marked by intense campaigning by all major parties. The BJP , led by its chief ministerial candidate B.S. Yeddyurappa, focused on the development agenda, promising to create jobs, improve infrastructure, and provide better healthcare and education to the people of Karnataka. The INC, led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, sought to highlight its achievements in the state, including the implementation of several welfare schemes and the improvement of infrastructure. The JDS, led by H.D. Kumaras...