But the Congress and the JD(S), which are set to finish second and third have joined hands to stop the BJP on its tracks. Also Read Ready to back JD(S), say Congress sourcesAccording to the leads available on the Election Commission of India website, the BJP has won 99 seats and is leading in five others. The Congress has won 77 seats and is leading in one more. The JD(S) has won 37 seats according to trends at 8.20 p.m. Among others, the Karnataka Pragnyavantha Janatha Party has won in Ranibennur and JD(S) ally BSP in Kollegal.

Source: The Hindu May 15, 2018 03:52 UTC