Published May 16, 2024 | 5:14 AM ⚊UpdatedMay 16, 2024 | 5:14 AM
DK Shivakumar, HD Kumaraswamy.
Political parties in Karnataka are calculating their prospects — and that of their rivals — ahead of the Lok Sabha election result to be announced on 4 June. The BJP is confident of winning 20 constituencies, including its ally JD(S)’s two seats. The Congress hopes to better its 2019 performance by bagging around eight to 12 seats.