As the Karnataka poll results unfold, paving the way for a big victory for the Congress party, the BJP has been relegated to the opposition, while the JD(S) chief has called for introspection.

Who are the contenders for the top post? Will the ‘kingmaker’ sit idle this time? Which issues defined the mandate? Will the results reflect on the 2024 Lok Sabha poll? We bring you key insights from the high-stake election. Newslaundry editors Atul Chaurasia and Manisha Pande, along with reporter Sumedha Mittal, dissect the mandate.

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