Why Congress Might Have an Edge In Karnataka

The result of the high-stakes election in Karnataka held on May 12 will be out tomorrow. With Congress party fighting to hold on to one of its last few forts and the BJP fighting to make inroads into the South, the result of the election will be crucial to both the rival parties. As most exit polls predict a hung assembly, the JD(S), which is likely to bag the third largest vote share, will be the kingmaker. To discuss the election and its implications in the state, Newsclick interviewed Dr. Sandeep Shastri, political scientist and national coordinator of Lokniti.