The united electioneering backed by a sustained campaign against Basavaraj Bommai-led “40% sarakara” of the BJP by the Opposition Congress, along with its five pre-poll guarantees, has registered a spectacular victory to govern the State unencumbered by any outside threats, especially the ill-famous “Operation Lotus”.
The Congress seems to have reaped maximum electoral benefits from its five social welfare promises that cater to the welfare of the lower income categories.
A blistering campaign by Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Siddaramaiah, D.K. Shivakumar, and M. Mallikarjun Kharge and the myriad yatras across towns against the BJP’s alleged divisive agenda and bad governance have driven the electorate to vote against the BJP. The Congress’ 173 rallies and 55 roadshows in the run-up to the elections and the ‘Pay CM’ campaign seem to have galvanised voters.
