The forecast looks like this. BJP 135- 145. Congress 40 - 50 JD(S) 15-20 Others 10-20 This election marks the end of political careers of 1) DeveGowda 2) Bangarappa 3) S.M.Krishna 4) Dharam Singh 5) Mallikarjun Kharge 6) Veerappa Moily (Rajya sabha seats would not be available ) 7) Margaret Alva