3 contenders for Karnataka CM’s post

In what is being seen as completely uncharacteristic of Congress leaders, three contenders in the party have officially declared that they are in the race for the Chief Minister’s post in Karnataka. The Congress won 121 seats out of 223 for which elections were held on May 5, increasing its tally by 50 per cent from the previous elections. The BJP won a mere 40 seats compared with 110 they won during the last elections. Political watchers say that this is perhaps the first time that Congress leaders in Karnataka have publicly stated their desire to head the Government. 

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