Stage set for Council polls in Karnataka that could give Congress majority in Upper House (opens original article in a new tab)

Legislative Council elections in Karnataka are set with Congress aiming for a majority, while BJP and JD(S) compete for key seats.

• Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar participated in mock voting for Legislative Council elections in Karnataka.
• Congress and BJP are expected to win four and two of seven seats, respectively, with Congress aiming for a majority in the Upper House.
• JD(S) is competing for the seventh seat against BJP, with potential support from BJP expelled members.