Shastri, Sandeep <br/><br/>
Twilight of Congress hegemony: emergence of bi-polar alliance system in Karnataka 

 -  1999 
 - p.2440-448 
 - 21 Aug & 28 Sep 
<br/><br/> After its dismal performance in 1996, the Congress attempted to widen its support base among the OBCs and the minorities and is now projecting itself as the `natural' choice of the electorate. With the splitting of the Janata Dal, the state is likely to witness bi-polar contests between the BJP and its allies and the Congress. - Reproduced 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Elections - India - Karnataka<br/>Elections