Janata Dal (Secular) leader H. D. Kumaraswamy on Wednesday accused the BJP of being in a “hurry” to form the government in Karnataka despite falling short of numbers, and resorting to “horse-trading” by trying to lure his party MLAs with money.

Speaking to reporters after his election as leader of the JD(S) Legislature Party, he alleged that BJP was making attempts to lure his party MLAs with monetary offers.

All eyes are on Karnataka after the Assembly election results 2018 threw up a hung assembly on Tuesday - with the BJP scoring 104 seats, Congress 78 and JD(S) winning 37 seats.

In a dramatic turn of events, the Congress offered support to the JD(S), which was duly accepted by the party chief H.D. Kumaraswamy.