The Congress-Janata Dal (Secular) alliance, formed after the Karnataka state polls earlier this year, received a boost from the by-polls to three Lok Sabha and two assembly seats. The 4:1 victory over the Bharatiya Janata Party is likely to encourage the Congress to emulate the Karnataka model, partnering with regional rivals in key states for the general election next year.
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The 4:1 victory over the Bharatiya Janata Party is likely to encourage the Congress to emulate the Karnataka model, partnering with regional rivals in key states for the general election next year.
