The Congress won in 136 out of 224 constituencies. Read more at straitstimes.com.
with a comfortable majority, defeating Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party in the only south Indian state where it rules.
Analysts also believe it will influence all parties’ strategies in the lead-up to the national polls in 2024 when Mr Modi’s government will seek a third term. Analysts told The Straits Times that the elements that went in the Congress’ favour were its focused campaign on battling unemployment, farmers’ indebtedness and price rise; its leaders’ speeches on local issues in each constituency; and the promise to rein in religious polarisation and the ensuing violence.
Outgoing chief minister Basavaraj Bommai conceded defeat by noon on Saturday, saying he “will take responsibility for this debacle”.
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