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Karnataka Election Results - 10 things to know with detail

• The Karnataka Assembly elections were held on May 12, 2018, to elect members of the 224-seat Legislative Assembly.
• The results were declared on May 15, 2018, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerging as the single largest party with 104 seats. However, they fell short of the majority mark of 113 seats.
• The Indian National Congress (INC) won 78 seats, while the Janata Dal (Secular) (JDS) won 37 seats.
• The Congress and JDS formed a post-poll alliance to stake claim to form the government, with JDS leader H.D. Kumaraswamy becoming the Chief Minister.
• The Congress-JDS alliance had the support of 117 MLAs, crossing the majority mark of 113 seats.
• The BJP, despite being the single largest party, was unable to form the government as they did not have the required numbers to prove majority.
• The Congress-JDS alliance faced several hurdles in forming the government, including allegations of horse-trading and attempts by the BJP to poach their MLAs.
• The Governor of Karnataka invited the BJP to form the government, but they failed to prove majority in a floor test and the Kumaraswamy-led government eventually took office.
• The Karnataka Assembly elections were closely watched as it was seen as a key battleground state for the upcoming 2019 Lok Sabha elections.
• The Congress-JDS alliance faced challenges during their tenure, including defections and resignations of MLAs. However, they managed to survive a few trust votes and complete their term until the next elections in 2023.