Former Karnataka CM BS Yediyarappa has proclaimed with confidence that BJP will procure 125-130 seats out of 159 seats in the ongoing election of the state.BSY said, “Out of 159 seats that were announced yesterday, we will win 125-130 seats. We are happy with the announcement. We will form govt in Karnataka.”
In all, there are 2,613 candidates in the fray for the May 10 Karnataka Assembly polls after the last date for withdrawal of nominations on Monday. According to the final list of candidates shared by the Election Commission, 185 women candidates and one from the ‘Others’ category are contesting.
While 224 candidates are from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the Opposition Congress has fielded 223, and the Janata Dal (Secular) has fielded 207 candidates.
BJP has never achieved the simple majority that is 113 seats.
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