Bengaluru: The Congress has wrested Karnataka from BJP by winning 137 seats - well past the halfway mark in the 224-member assembly. With today's results, the BJP lost its only bastion in the south. "After 35 years, we got such a thumping majority, which we should always remember," said Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on the party's big victory in Karnataka.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also congratulated the Congress for its win and wished the party best in its endeavour to fulfilling people's aspirations.
"I thank all those who have supported us in the Karnataka elections. I appreciate the hardwork of BJP Karyakartas. We shall serve Karnataka with even more vigour in the times to come," he said in another tweet.
Congress's Rahul Gandhi congratulated the people of Karnataka and told the cheering party workers at the Congress office in New Delhi: "The market of hate has been shut, and shops of love have opened," he told
All the focus now will be on who the Congress pick as their Chief Ministerial candidate with both state chief DK Shivakumar and senior leader Siddaramaiah eyeing the spot. Today, Mr Shivakumar broke down and spoke about delivering on a promise to the Gandhis. He also said he had not slept for three years, ever since he made the promise.
Here are the highlights on the Election Results:
May 13, 2023 22:01 (IST)
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May 13, 2023 19:58 (IST)
Karnataka Election Results: Counting Over, Congress Wins 137 Seats
Counting of votes is over on all seats in Karnataka. Congress has won 137 seats in he 224-member Karnataka assembly, while BJP won 65.
May 13, 2023 19:50 (IST)
"Ego Doesn't Stay For Long": Mallikarjun Kharge After Congress's Karnataka Win
"Ego doesn't stay for long. It's a democracy and we'll have to listen to people and bow our heads before the people who show us the right path. It's not a victory of anyone, it's a victory of the people of the state. They decided and chose. That's why we got 136 seats - huge after 36 years," says Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge.
May 13, 2023 19:47 (IST)
Won Almost 99% Of Seats That Were Covered In Bharat Jodo Yatra: Congress
"We started from Mekedatu (padayatra). Then came the Bharat Jodo Yatra from Kanniyakumari to Kashmir. We have won almost 99% of the seats in the route in which Rahul Gandhi walked. I thank him for that,": Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge.
May 13, 2023 19:46 (IST)
Congress President Promises To Deliver On All Promises
Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge, speaking after the party's emphatic win in Karnataka, said that the party will deliver on all its promises. "BJP leaders came from across the country, but the result was what the people of Karnataka wanted," he said.
May 13, 2023 19:20 (IST)
Congress Addresses Press Conference After Thumping Karnataka Win
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, along with state chief DK Shivakumar and senior party leader Siddaramaiah is addressing a press conference. The party is expected to make an announcement related to their Chief Minister pick.
May 13, 2023 18:45 (IST)
Congress's P Chidambaram On Massive Karnataka Victory
"What this victory proves is that Congress has a basic organisation and it can be rejuvenated at election time": P Chidambaram to NDTV.
May 13, 2023 18:26 (IST)
BJP Treated Polls As Referendum On Their Double-Engine Government: Congress
"They (BJP) treated the election as a referendum for their so-called double engine government. We are doubly happy that Congress defeated BJP," Congress leader P Chidambaram tells NDTV.
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