The discussion on seat-sharing arrangement between the BJP and the Janata Dal (Secular) for the Parliamentary polls in 2024 is likely to commence after the Assembly polls in five States or by the end of this month when the ticket distribution process is completed.
While JD(S) State president and former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy had earlier said that the seat-sharing formula could be hammered out soon after Dasara festivities, party sources indicated that the JD(S) leadership has told the BJP leadership that it may also wait till the polls to State assemblies are completed.
“Currently, the top BJP leadership and Prime Minister Narendra Modi are busy campaigning in elections for the five assemblies. It may be difficult for them to take time out to discuss Karnataka seat sharing. The JD(S) leadership has indicated that the discussion here could wait since there is time for Lok Sabha polls,” party sources said. “Only if BJP leaders are willing, the discussion may take place after the completion of ticket distribution process,” another source said.
