In the event of such a tie, the term of the Opposition will be shared between the two parties. The first term will go to the BJP with Jagadish Shettar as the Opposition leader, as it was the ruling party in the last
However, once the results of the Periyapatna seats are out the situation may change. The death of BJP candidate Sannamge Gowda prompted the Election Commission to countermand the elections and hold it on May 25.
If either the BJP or the JD-S wins the seat they will be the main opposition. However, if the Congress wins then the term of Opposition term will be divided.
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