This episode is a continuation of Decoding the Polls episode recorded in April before the Karnataka elections dawned. The election has been called a celebration of the festival of democracy. The podcast discusses the Karnataka election results and its implication on the state, the two national parties, and the fall of the JDS party. It further discusses the changes in voting patterns and the caste equations. A pivotal focus of the episode lies in the critical examination of the election campaigns conducted by both the state and the parties involved. Our esteemed guest, Prof G Gopakumar will bring attention to these key elements of the Karnataka State Election 2023.