Deve Gowda has kept everyone guessing on the possibility of an alliance in case of a hung verdict by saying that he will speak about it only after the results are out. Meanwhile, an audio clip purported to be of a telephone conversation between Congress candidate from Shravanabelagola Assembly constituency C.S. Putte Gowda and a party worker has led to speculations that Mr. Mahadevappa had an understanding with Mr. Gowda. In the audio clip, a person (said to be Mr. Putte Gowda) says that Mr. Mahadevappa did not fund the elections, despite the instruction from Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, because of his understanding with Mr. Deve Gowda. He is further heard saying that hoping to become the Chief Minister with the support of the JD(S) in case of a hung Assembly, Mr. Mahadevappa did not give the fund.

Source: The Hindu May 14, 2018 19:18 UTC