Another hitch in the BJP-JD(S) alliance in Karnataka - The HinduPublished - April 27, 2026 08:56 pm IST - BengaluruCurrently, the ruling Congress has 37 members while the BJP and the JD(S) have 29 and seven seats respectively. One seat is held by an independent besides Chairman Basavaraj Horatti. | Photo Credit: file photoThe Janata Dal (Secular), which is learnt to be upset with its alliance partner the Bharatiya Janata Party for announcing its candidates to three Legislative Council seats ‘unilaterally’, is expected to hold talks with the saffron party after the first week of May.The latest hitch in the alliance has come amid confusion over the BJP and the JD(S) fighting the still-to-be-announced local body polls together.Published - April 27, 2026 08:56 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }