For those politicians who think they can get away by amassing millions and still fool people, Karnataka’s election results are the best indicator. By simply scoring a victory, Congress cannot be called as a party free of corruption because in terms of corruption especially during UPA's second tenure, the less said the better.
But in the context of Karnataka elections, it has to be seen how voters delivered the verdict against BJP government. Though Yedyurappa might have split Lingayat votes between him and BJP, thereby indirectly helping Congress, this may not be the only factor.
Yedyurappa’s personal involvement in alleged corruption deals coupled with unstoppable corruption by Reddy brothers through mining mafia has reportedly robbed Karnataka of its reputation. It can be Congress, TDP, TRS or YSRCP in AP, they need to learn lessons from the poll results and understand that in a democracy when people decide to express their anguish against malpractices, they will do it in a way no one can even imagine!