The Congress party won the 2023 Karnataka Legislative Assembly election by a landslide, winning 126 seats and forming the government. The BJP, which was in power for the last five years, was reduced to 39 seats. The Janata Dal (Secular) won 37 seats. There were several reasons for the Congress's victory. One reason was the anti-incumbency factor. The BJP had been in power for five years, and there was a lot of dissatisfaction with the government's performance. The Congress was able to capitalize on this dissatisfaction and win over many voters. Another reason for the Congress's victory was its strong local leadership. The party had a strong organization in Karnataka, and it was able to mobilize its supporters effectively. The BJP, on the other hand, was seen as being out of touch with the people of Karnataka. The Congress also benefited from the fact that it was able to project a more secular image than the BJP. The BJP has been accused of being too close to the Hindutva ...
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