The JD(S) retained its voteshare, dipping marginally from 20.2 to 18.3, but it was enough to propel Deve Gowda & Sons to force the Congress into submission.

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JD(S) on the other hand has played to its strength ahead in 40 seats currently leading in southern Karnataka.

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Exit polls already show a hung assembly coming up in Karnataka on 15th, if so, the BJP would have to accept the fact that they have played the Modi card way too often

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BJP has the maximum number of SC/STs and OBCs, PM Modi said

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The Congress president said the BJP is doing nothing for farmers.

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PM Modi will be addressing rallies in four places in Karnataka

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BJP president will also hit the campaign trail for the last time before 10th May when the election campaign officially comes to an end.

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PM Modi also took up the plight of the farmers blaming the Congress for "ignoring" them.

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Karnataka will go to the polls on May 12th with results to be declared on May 15th.

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During the rally, PM Modi had said the people of Karnataka will decide if they want "family politics" or "people's politics".

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