As the votes were counted on May 13 for the Karnataka state assembly election of 2021, the Congress party emerged as the leading party. The trends presented by the Election Commission of India showed that Congress had won two seats in Dharwad and Challakere, and led in 128 seats. The election was widely seen as a litmus test for both parties ahead of the 2024 parliamentary polls. The historic voter turnout of over 73.19%, exceeding the 2018 figures of 72.36% after the final reconciliation of figures, marked the Karnataka state assembly election of 2021 as an eventful occurrence. In summary, the results of the Karnataka state assembly election of 2021 have showcased the rise of the Congress party as a formidable force.

Source: The Hindu May 13, 2023 13:41 UTC