Karnataka Election Result 2023 Today: Congress, BJP Ready With Post-Verdict Strategies Ahead of Assembly Results
Randeep Singh Surjewala is also in Bengaluru to conduct discussions with senior state Congress leader Siddharamiah, D.K. Shivakumar, Jagadish Shettar, H.K. Patil and others. Hectic activities are also visible at the residence of party President, Mallikarjun Kharge.
Hubbali, May 13: With the results of fiercely fought Karnataka Assembly elections coming up today, the Congress and the BJP have finalised their post-verdict strategies. They have made separate plans for both -- absolute majority and fractured verdict -- scenarios.
Congress General Secretary (Organisation) K.C. Venugopal will be the trouble-shooter for the grand old party and is leading the talks with all the senior party leaders. Randeep Singh Surjewala is also in Bengaluru to conduct discussions with senior state Congress leader Siddharamiah, D.K. Shivakumar, Jagadish Shettar, H.K. Patil and others. Hectic activities are also visible at the residence of party President, Mallikarjun Kharge. Karnataka Election Result 2023 Today: Countdown to Counting Begins for 224 Seats Amid Tight Security; Curfew Imposed in Bengaluru, Dakshina Kannada.
As per sources in Congrsss, if the party wins an absolute majority, then the first priority will be to immediately form the government. This is to thwart poaching attempts by the BJP. If the party fall short of less than ten seats, the priority will be to try and break the JD(S). Sources in Congress told IANS that Siddharamiah is given the responsibility for this task as he was a former leader of JD(S) and has deep contacts in the party.
As per the BJP's plan, the party is expecting a full majority and according to a senior party leader, if it fall short, the party will try and bring back former party leaders who have switched allegiance and who have won. To prevent anti-defection law, these leaders will be requested to resign from their seats and to pave the way for a BJP government. The saffron party will also try to get the support of independent candidates if any of them wins. Karnataka Assembly Election Result 2023: BJP Confident of Returning to Power, Congress Says Results Will Open Delhi's Door in 2024.
"If the party falls very short of an absolute majority, the BJP will extend support to JD(S) and push for H.D. Kumaraswamy as the Chief Minister. Kumaraswamy who was in Singapore for a medical check-up has returned home on Saturday morning and has already communicated to the BJP on his desire to be the Chief Minister of Karnataka," the BJP leader elaborated. With both the national parties gearing up for the formation of the government, it has to be seen who wins the battle.
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