The Bharatiya Janata Party`s dream of being a ruler in southern India appeared certain on Sunday, after decades of waiting and praying, with the Karnataka electorate giving it virtually a clear mandate. The BJP, for long considered a `North India party` dominated by upper caste Brahmins and trading community, is on its way to form its first government south of the Vindhyas on its own steam.
Image: BJP workers celebrate after party wins the assembly elections in Bangalore on Sunday.
Text: IANS
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