BJP and JD(S) to contest future Karnataka elections as allies

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Janata Dal (Secular) (JD(S)) have decided to maintain their alliance for upcoming elections in Karnataka. Following a victory in the recent Legislative Council (MLC) elections, where the alliance secured four seats, the parties plan to contest the Greater Bengaluru Authority polls, Zilla Parishad, Taluk and Gram Panchayat elections, and urban local body polls jointly.

BJP state president B. Y. Vijayendra confirmed that the alliance will work together for the upcoming Hiriyur Assembly by-election. He stated that the parties aim to formulate a strategy to field a consensus candidate to ensure an NDA victory. The alliance leaders believe their coordinated efforts in the MLC elections delivered a setback to the ruling Congress party.

JD(S) leader HD Kumaraswamy reaffirmed his commitment to fighting state polls in alliance, noting that joint efforts are necessary to defeat the Congress. Despite previous internal challenges and factionalism within the BJP, the recent election results are being viewed as a successful test of coordination between the two partners.