Elections to the region hold significant importance as they will determine the true identity of the Shiv Sena and NCP, test the newly formed alliance, and have an impact on the upcoming assembly elections.

The upcoming general election in Karnataka is expected to witness fierce competition between the BJP-led NDA alliance and the Congress party. The NDA aims to maintain its hold, while the grand old party seeks to maximise its seat count. 

Against the backdrop of Dravidian legacy and contemporary aspirations, this election marks a pivotal moment in the state's political history and could witness a three-way contest between the DMK-led INDIA alliance, the BJP-led NDA and the AIADMK alliance.