Mysuru: Congress leader and son of former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Yathindra Siddaramiah on Saturday expressed confidence that Congress his father will get an absolute majority and will come to power on its own. He also said for the interest of Karnataka his father should become the chief minister.
"..My father should become the chief minister," Yathindra Siddaramaiah said.
He further said that Congress will get an absolute majority in the State and that his father will win in the Varuna constituency with a huge margin.
"Congress will get an absolute majority and form the government in Karnataka. We are very confident that we will make government on our own," Yathindra added.
The counting of votes began at 8 am today amid tight security.
Congress is expected to have a clear edge in Karnataka in the assembly elections held on Wednesday with four exit polls giving it a full majority and some predicting a hung assembly with an advantage to the party. (with Agency inputs)
