Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti today congratulated the BJP for its "stellar performance" in Karnataka assembly elections. "Hearty congratulations to @BJP4India for their stellar performance in Karnataka," Mehbooba said in a tweet. The BJP appeared headed for a simple majority in the Karnataka Assembly, with its candidates leading in 106 constituencies, leaving the ruling Congress way behind, according to the latest trends available for 220 of the state's 222 seats where polling was held. -- PTI