Karnataka Elections 2018: Will It Be In Favor of BJP?

One of the largest states to poll this year is Karnataka in our country. There are many interesting aspects about this election this year. After Uttar Pradesh elections, Karnataka elections are certainly very important for both the national parties.

Karnataka being a very large state is currently ruled by congress party with Mr. Siddaramaiah as the Chief Minister. It is important for the Congress to win in these coming elections as a loss will have a huge impact on the party.

The BJP is focusing on congress mukth Bharath (Congress-free India). It would the most crucial challenge for the BJP to win in these elections as Karnataka is a gateway for them in the south.

Caste system plays a very crucial role in politics and Karnataka is no exception to it. All the parties have their own caste equation in Karnataka and have strong backing by castes.

There are two factors which will decide the winning of a party in Karnataka: First, JD(S): The Janata dal secular party is emerging as one of the strongest party in Karnataka. They can give a tough competition to the Congress as they are very strong in old Mysore. The JDS may not align with Congress as it will impact Vokaliga vote share in the upcoming elections. Devagowda is not in favor of aligning with congress and Kumaraswami is not in favor of aligning with BJP. However JDS may align with BJP.