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3 factors that will be in play in upcoming Karnataka polls
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04/01/2023 11:33 AM | Click to read full article
Assembly elections in Karnataka are set to throw up a fascinating contest, what with BJP hoping to consolidate its position at the helm by returning to government, a feat never achieved by any party, and Congress determined to cash in on anti-incumbency and make a comeback. As election year dawns and parties intensify campaigns to attract voters, three major factors are likely to play a significant role in the outcome - social engineering, factionalism, anti-incumbency.