The Karnataka Assembly elections have concluded, and the results are expected in another two days.
According to exit polls, the Congress party is likely to emerge as the single largest party, comfortably crossing the magic figure of 113 seats.
Most exit polls predict that the Congress will win anywhere between 110 and 130 seats, while the BJP is expected to end up with 70-90 seats, and the JDS may have to settle with 10-15 seats.
If these predictions hold true, the fight between the TRS and Congress in the upcoming Telangana Assembly elections will be very tough.
The Congress party leaders and cadre will receive a huge morale boost, and funds will be heavily pumped from the Congress high command and businessmen, assuming a pro-Congress wave.
In such a scenario, the TRS will have a tough time. Meanwhile, the hopes of the BJP to make a big impact in Telangana state will be shattered.
If they perform poorly in the Karnataka elections, the saffron brigade may not even secure second position in the Telangana election campaign.