Cong’s anti-graft push in Karnataka reaping rewards, early trends show

BJP shows Congress taking a decisive lead in Karnataka elections, with the BJP clawing back some losses but remaining well below the magic number. Janata Dal (Secular) off to a slow start. The BJP’s campaign revolved around the personality and charisma of its central leaders, with the party trying to cement its Lingayat vote through former chief minister BS Yediyurappa and his predecessor and incumbent Basvaraj Bommai. The Congress is expected to cross the majority mark.