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.

Opinion: How 'ruthless' PM Modi, Amit Shah lost the numbers game in Karnataka

The 69-year-old leader received flak from several senior party MLAs, who held him responsible for the Congress' performance, citing his complete authority in the selection of candidates and the Lingayat issue

Siddaramaiah gets emotional at MLAs' meet, senior leaders blame him for defeat

On being asked whether Congress MLAs in Karnataka would be shifted elsewhere, Shivakumar claimed that a plan has been chalked out to safeguard the former

BJP trying to poach MLAs, claim Karnataka Congress frontrunners

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

Karnataka elections: Siddaramaiah slides as BJP marches ahead; JD(S) dominates south

The precedent that’s been set by the Supreme Court is that the Governor invites the largest pre-poll alliance

Opinion: Congress-JD(S) deal done, are post-poll alliances undemocratic?

He was thrown out of the JD(S) in 2005 for anti-party activities following his sharp differences with its leadership over HD Kumaraswamy's growing clout in the party

Once expelled from JD(S), Siddaramaiah now offers crown to foe Kumaraswamy

On Saturday, the voter turnout in Karnataka was 72.36 which was a record, however, exit polls predict it would be a hung assembly

Karnataka elections: D-Day for Congress, BJP as Siddaramaiah & Yeddyurappa eye top spot

No party has a majority....Congress has decided to support the JD(S): Siddaramaiah

Siddaramaiah submits resignation, says JD(S) will form govt with Cong help

Siddaramaiah will meet the governor Vajubhai Vala at 4 pm today

Karnataka results: Siddaramaiah to meet governor to submit his resignation today

Siddaramaiah's bitter relationship with JD(S) supremo HD Deve Gowda could prove to be a stumbling block to talks. In the event of a BJP-JD(S) coalition, Kumarasway might demand the job for himself owing to Yeddyurappa's diminished stature

If hung verdict, both Siddaramaiah & Yeddyurappa may have to give up Karnataka CM ambitions

In the run-up to the elections, both Congress chief minister Siddaramaiah and the BJP's chief ministerial face BS Yeddyurappa have frequently exchanged barbs on Twitter.

Opinion: Siddaramaiah has won the Twitter battle but can he defy exit polls?

But Siddaramaiah made it clear no one could forcibly take the decision – and he was quick to add that he was popular among MLAs, whose opinion will have weight in the final decision.

I am okay with Dalit CM if Congress high command says so: Siddaramaiah

Siddaramaiah exuded confidence that the Congress would get an absolute majority in Karnataka and ruled out any possibility of a tie-up with the JD(S), led by former prime minister H D Deve Gowda

'This is my last election', says Siddaramaiah

The exit polls give the BJP a slight edge. 'Let's wait for 15th May,' said Gowda. 'We will get to know the reality'

Will JD(S)'s Deve Gowda support BJP or Congress in Karnataka? 'Let's wait,' he says

Karnataka voted on Saturday and the exit polls are saying the people have returned a hung verdict. That would make the JD(S) headed by former prime minister HD Deve Gowda a kingmaker when it comes to government formation

Siddaramaiah says exit polls are 'entertainment' after they give BJP edge in Karnataka

The re-polling will be done in station number 2 of the constituency

Karnataka elections: Hebbal constituency to undergo repolling due to EVM failure

While the state recorded a voter turnout of 70 per cent, the figures are expected to go up as the pollings continued in some areas

Karnataka polls end with over 70% voter turnout

Interestingly, no incumbent government has been re-elected in Karnataka since 1985

Karnataka votes as Congress attempts to prevent BJP juggernaut

Chief Electoral Officer said the commission would take a decision soon whether to countermand the election in Rajarajeshwari Nagar assembly constituency where the seizures were made

Karnataka fake voter IDs: FIR registered against sitting Congress MLA

Like Gujarat before it, the campaign for Karnataka has been rough and ugly with a number of personal attacks from either side. The results will be out on May 15

Vitriol-filled campaign for Karnataka ends, elections on May 12

The political parties, eyeing to sweep the polls, will hold multiple rallies today in their last attempt to woo the voter in their favour.

Karnataka polls: High-pitched campaigning to conclude today

As Karnataka gears up for the assembly elections focus will be on some of the key contests between heavyweights

Karnataka Assembly Elections 2018: 5 key contests in Karnataka

In view of the recovery of over 9000 voter ID cards from Bengaluru, Janata Dal (Secular) secretary general Danish Ali on Wednesday urged the Election Commission to ensure free and fair assembly elections

Fake voter IDs: JD(S) urges EC to ensure fair Karnataka polls

The praise was, however, a mere slip of tongue when the state chief minister got confused between his party candidate Narendra Swamy and Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Siddaramaiah says development in Karnataka because of Narendra Modi, then says 'sorry sorry'

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