Mysuru (Karnataka) [India], May 10 (ANI): Former Karnataka Chief Minister and Congress leader Siddaramaiah on Wednesday expressed confidence of getting over 60 per cent votes in the Varuna constituency.

"There is a tremendous response from the voters. I will get more than 60 per cent of the votes. Congress will form the government on its own. I am not going to retire but I will not contest elections. This is my last election," Siddaramaiah said after casting his vote.

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The Congress leader is contesting from the Varuna Assembly constituency.

Siddaramaiah visited the Siddarameshwara temple in Varuna and offered prayers earlier in the day.

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He expressed confidence that the Congress will get at least 130 seats in the election.

The state recorded a poll percentage of 72. 68 per cent in voting for 224 seats. (ANI)

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