As the electoral fortunes of two national parties, the Congress and BJP, kept swinging between a clear simple majority to the saffron outfit and the possibility of a Congress-JD(S) government, the moods at the two headquarters too showed corresponding vacillation.
As the electoral fortunes of two national parties, the Congress and BJP, kept swinging between a clear simple majority to the saffron outfit and the possibility of a Congress-JD(S) government, the moods at the two headquarters too showed corresponding vacillation.
As the Congress realised that it had lost the plot, and that it would not be able to cross the magic figure to stake claim to form the government, the upbeat mood at the party headquarter plummeted. Only a couple of spokesperson of the Grand Old party, Shobha Oza and Jaiveer Shergill, remained stationed to handle the press.
1. Congress and JD(S)
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Congress' Siddaramaiah and JD(S)'s HD Kumaraswamy address the media - PTI
2. BJP with governor
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BJP leaders, led by BS Yeddyurappa, meet Karnataka Governor Vajubhai Vala - PTI
3. Down but not out
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A man lies outside the Congress headquarters in New Delhi - PTI
4. Early celebration
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BJP workers celebrate outside the party office in New Delhi - PTI
5. Mood changes
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But the mood changed after the party ended up with 104 seats - BB Yadav/DNA Photo
