JD(S) has 28 (And not 38) which is 30 less than earlier verdict. There was a fear of hung assembly and JS(S) as kingmaker but the party got the right fate even in triangular contest. JD(S) was a common enemy and no secular. In photos HD Deve Gowda was not to see face to face to Yedduruappa and IK Gujaral while congratulating.