Defeat of JD(S) candidate forces party to introspect (opens original article in a new tab)

The JD(S) faced a significant defeat in a poll due to cross-voting by its legislators, prompting internal reflection on party loyalty and strategy ahead of upcoming elections.

• JD(S) candidate Govindaraju lost with 14 votes due to cross-voting by party colleagues
• JD(S) believes BJP failed to deliver promised votes, reducing their total
• Party plans introspection to strengthen grassroots organization before 2028 Assembly polls