Differences over the top position emerged even before the results were announced, with state party chairman DK Shivakumar angrily objecting to a remark made by Mr. Siddaramaiahs son that he should hold the position once more. The High Command will make the decision, Mr. Shivakumar stated. Rahul Gandhi of the Congress congratulated the residents of Karnataka and the party members, saying, "The market of hate has been shut, and shops of love have opened."

Rahul Gandhi Bharat Jodo Yatra path saw us win about 99% of the seats, according to Mr. Kharge, who gave him the victory. Basavaraj Bommai, the chief minister, has resigned. Soon after noon, he conceded defeat and said, "Despite the Prime Minister and the BJP workers putting in a lot of effort, we have not been able to hit the mark.

The party, whose government has been the target of serious corruption charges for more than two years, will "take this result in our stride to come back in Lok Sabha elections," added Mr. Bommai.