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Politics
Congress loses pivotal Bengaluru seat in Karnataka MLC elections
✍️ India Today
🗓 28 Oct 2026, 04:32 AM
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The Congress party was defeated in a crucial Bengaluru constituency during the Karnataka Legislative Council polls, which were conducted by ballot paper voting.
The recent Karnataka Legislative Council (MLC) elections resulted in a setback for the Indian National Congress, which failed to retain a pivotal seat in the state’s capital, Bengaluru.
Voting was carried out using traditional ballot papers, a method still employed for many upper‑house polls in the state. The Bengaluru constituency, long considered a stronghold for the party, saw a decisive swing toward the opposition.
The loss reduces Congress’s representation in the council and may affect its ability to influence legislation in Karnataka, analysts say. The party is expected to reassess its strategy ahead of upcoming state and national contests.
Voting was carried out using traditional ballot papers, a method still employed for many upper‑house polls in the state. The Bengaluru constituency, long considered a stronghold for the party, saw a decisive swing toward the opposition.
The loss reduces Congress’s representation in the council and may affect its ability to influence legislation in Karnataka, analysts say. The party is expected to reassess its strategy ahead of upcoming state and national contests.