Message of Assam, Bengal poll outcomes for Congress in Karnataka

The results of Assembly elections held on Monday in four States and Union Territories are being seen as an indicator of likely electoral trends in non-BJP-ruled States in the coming years, especially in Karnataka.

The ruling Congress in Karnataka may face difficulties if it fails to contain internal differences, especially the long-running power tussle between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, which is seen as affecting the quality of governance.