Voting for Karnataka Legislative Council polls begins (opens original article in a new tab)

Voting for seven seats in the Karnataka Legislative Council began on June 18, 2026, with the ruling Congress expected to secure a majority.

• Polling for seven seats in the Karnataka Legislative Council began on June 18, 2026, in Bengaluru.
• The ruling Congress is expected to win four seats, while the BJP is expected to win two, with the JD(S) contesting the seventh seat.
• Voting is conducted via secret ballot by Assembly members, requiring a minimum of 28 votes to win.