People of karnataka have a love and hate relationship with the congress. In the last assembly elections, the BJP fell short of numbers even though they did well in the parliament segment.
People who appreciated Krishna's works felt bad that he lost and at the same felt bad that BJP did not make it.
Since the elections were held together, the voter was confused and threw up a hung assembly though it was not his intention. JD(S) coming stronger was a surprise.
Dharam Singhs Govt did not have a good name and the Panchayath elections are not any indication of his popularity. Urban voter really hated the govt and the politics of Devegowda.
Assuming the coalition of JD(S) and BJP holds the fort for 40 months the chances of Congress coming back to power is defenite on Anti Incumbancy wave. If congress is smart they should now retire to the opposition benches and expect the elections and should have a charismatic leader like Krishna to lead them. BJP's chances of coming to power after elections will be ruled out since they lack a good leader in the state.
As far as JD(S) is concerned they are the curse on Karnataka - u like it or not.
