The BJP, which was eyeing a hat-trick win in the Hubbali-Dharwad municipal polls, fell short of three seats to get a clear majority in the twin cities' civic body.
Congress put a brave show by winning 33 seats. A dismal performance by the JD(S) saw them win only one seat.
AIMIM, which contested for the first time, gave a good performance by winning three seats. Independent candidates have won six seats.
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