Cong supports JD(S) chief's son as CM, Cong pick to be Dy CM
After announcing a post-poll alliance with JD(S) in the Karnataka Assembly elections, Congress announced support to JD(S) supremo Deve Gowda's son HD Kumaraswamy for the Chief Minister post, according to reports. Congress reportedly plans to appoint a Dalit candidate for the post of Deputy CM. Congress and JD(S) have collectively won 61 seats, while the BJP has won 75 constituencies. 