Elections to one seat out of seven in Legislative Council being keenly watched
The upcoming Karnataka Legislative Council elections on June 18th are generating significant interest, with the Congress expected to win four seats and the BJP two. However, a contested seat for which neither party has enough votes will be closely watched. MLAs will choose candidates from Vinay Karthik, nominated by the Congress, and Govindaraju, nominated by the JD(S). The outcome of this election is uncertain due to the preferential voting system, potential cross-voting, and the influence of expelled BJP members.
21 JUN 2026
— Indian Express
The Karnataka BJP will hold a legislative party meeting at Dharmasthala temple to address cross-voting during the recent Legislative Council elections.
22 JUN 2026
— The Hindu
Cross-voting by BJP MLAs during the Legislative Council elections has sparked concerns about internal divisions within the party.
— The Hindu
BJP state president Vijayendra and Leader of the Opposition Ashok travel to Delhi to meet national president Nabin regarding cross-voting by some BJP MLAs during the Legislative Council elections.
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