Bengaluru: In a huge boost on Deepavali Day to JD(S)-Congress coalition Government in the State, the ruling coalition candidates won four seats while the Opposition BJP managed to bag just one seat, in the by-polls held to three Lok Sabha (LS) and two Assembly Constituencies on Nov.3, counting for which was held today.
Even though the results, numerically, will make no difference to the Government, the by-poll was seen as a test for coalition partners, which fielded consensus candidates. While JD(S)-Congress secured a thumping victory in Ballari (ST) and Mandya LS and Jamakhandi and Ramanagara Assembly, BJP managed to retain the prestigious Shivamogga LS seat.
