This is my last election, says K'taka CM Siddaramaiah
What's the story
A day after the Karnataka Assembly polls, CM Siddaramaiah today asserted the Congress would retain power in the state and also said this was his last election.
Speaking to reporters in Chamundeshwari constituency, one of the two seats from where he contested in the high-stakes polls along with Badami in north Karnataka, the Congress leader said, "This will be my last election."
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Siddaramaiah on possibility of a Dalit Chief Minister
To a question on the possibility of a Dalit Chief Minister, Siddaramaiah said, "It is fine if the party decides to have a Dalit Chief Minister."
The Chief Minister also exuded confidence that the Congress would get an absolute majority in Karnataka and ruled out any possibility of a tie-up with the JD(S), led by former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda.
Exit Polls
Don't worry about exit polls, says the CM
Brushing aside the exit polls, most of which have predicted a fractured verdict with some pointing towards a possible defeat for the Congress, Siddaramaiah tweeted, "Exit opinion polls are entertainment for the next 2 days."
"So, Dear party workers, supporters & well wishers, don't worry about exit polls. Relax & enjoy your weekend. We are coming back (sic)," he said in another tweet.
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Results to be declared on 15 May
Polling in the southern state of Karnataka was held yesterday and the results will be declared on Tuesday. A 70% voter turnout was recorded in the high-stakes election.