Congress to support JD(S) to form govt in Karnataka: Reports

Reports suggest that the Congress has offered unconditional support to Janata Dal-Secular to form the government in Karnataka. Sources told NDTV that Congress’ Sonia Gandhi spoke to JD(S) supremo HD Deve Gowda. Sources said Congress has also proposed a Dalit Deputy Chief Minister. Earlier exit polls predicted that JD(S) will play a kingmaker in the Karnataka Assembly elections.

BJP was leading in 107 Assembly seats around 2.45 pm, while Congress was leading in 72 seats. JD(S) was leading in  41 seats, while others were leading in 2 seats. Earlier, Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Ashok Gehlot said that Congress is open to an alliance with JD(S).