The recently concluded exit poll for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections in Karnataka has predicted a clear victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party, winning around 20-22 seats. This news is a significant boost for the BJP, as they currently hold 17 seats in the state. The exit poll also indicated a significant decrease in seats for the Congress and the Janata Dal (Secular) alliance.
BJP Projected to Dominate in 2024 Davanagere-Shivamogga Parliamentary Constituency Exit Poll
Background
The Davanagere-Shivamogga parliamentary constituency is one of the 28 Lok Sabha constituencies in Karnataka, India. The constituency is currently represented by Shivakumar Udasi of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The BJP has consistently held the seat since 2009.
2024 Exit Poll Results
A recent exit poll conducted by the Centre for the Study of Developing Societies (CSDS) has predicted a clear victory for the BJP in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections in Karnataka. The poll indicates that the BJP is likely to win 20-22 seats out of the 28 in the state. The exit poll also suggests a decline in seats for the Congress and the Janata Dal (Secular) alliance.
Current Political Landscape
The BJP is the dominant party in Karnataka, having won the 2018 assembly elections with 104 seats out of 224. The Congress and the Janata Dal (Secular) formed a post-poll alliance to form a government, but the BJP has since gained control of the state. The BJP currently holds 17 Lok Sabha seats in Karnataka, while the Congress has 8 and the Janata Dal (Secular) has 1.
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