Congress extends lead to 133 seats in Assembly; BJP concedes defeat
Bengaluru: BJP senior leader Basavaraj Bommai has conceded defeat in the Karnataka Assembly elections this year, as the Congress crossed the magic mark of 113 seats.
By Saturday noon, the Congress was leading in 133 seats, while the BJP was leading in 65 seats and the JD(S) in 22 seats.
The members of the Congress were seen celebrating the victory outside the office of the KPCC, following the poll outcome on Saturday.
Bommai has said that the BJP will analyse the reasons for defeat once the final results are announced.
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Messi's Delhi arrival delayed as fog disrupts flight
New Delhi (PTI): Argentine football great Lionel Messi's arrival for the final leg of his G.O.A.T Tour here has been delayed after his flight was deferred due to inclement weather.
Messi, who was in Mumbai for the second day of his three-day whirlwind trip to India, was to land in the national capital earlier this morning but his charter flight was held up due to foggy conditions here.
Messi is currently at the Mumbai airport and is expected to leave shortly for the final set of engagements, which includes an appearance at the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium for a ticketed event.
The World Cup winner regaled fans in Mumbai last evening, posing alongside cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar and a bevy of Bollywood stars and politicians. Before Mumbai, he also made similar appearances in Hyderabad and Kolkata.
The Kolkata leg was marred by chaotic scenes at the stadium as frustrated fans ripped apart seats and stormed the Salt Lake Stadium pitch after failing to catch a glimpse of the superstar, who was surrounded by politicians and officials.
