The BJP retained three Karnataka Legislative Council seats, while JD(S) won Bengaluru Teachers’ Constituency from Congress. The results dealt a setback to Congress, but are not expected to threaten the state government’s stability. Counting ended after polls on October 23
Karnataka LoP R. Ashoka has accused the Congress government of endangering farmers' land rights by allegedly marking over 1.80 lakh land records (RTCs) with Waqf-related entries, demanding an immediate halt to the process and a comprehensive public White Paper
A leadership change in Karnataka appears imminent with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expected to resign following discussions with the Congress high command. Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar is widely tipped to succeed him, even as the party officially denies any decision on leadership transition
