Congress Gains Control of Karnataka Upper House Amid Cross-Voting Allegations

The Congress party secured an additional seat in the Karnataka Legislative Council elections, gaining control of the state's upper house. This victory was largely attributed to suspected cross-voting from members of the JDS and BJP parties.

18 Jun, 15:59 — 19 Jun, 02:50

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Why this matters

The Legislative Council plays a crucial role in the legislative process of Karnataka, acting as a revising chamber. A stronger presence for the ruling Congress party in the MLC could facilitate smoother passage of its legislative agenda and strengthen its overall political position in the state.

Key entitiesCongress BJP JDS Karnataka Vidhana Soudha

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What sources agree on

Congress won a majority of the seven MLC seats in Karnataka
Voting for the MLC seats was held on Thursday at Karnataka Vidhana Soudha

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Congress won five of the seven legislative council seats in Karnataka.

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Eight candidates were in the fray for the seven MLC seats.

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Cross-voting from JDS and BJP helped Congress win.

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Coverage gaps

The full list of winners in the Karnataka MLC elections

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The specific number of candidates in the fray for the seven MLC seats

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Moderate (42/100)

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Spectrum spread— 2/5 buckets covered8/33

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual11d ago

'Cross-voting' hits NDA: How 12 votes changed Karnataka MLC election battle

Karnataka Congress secured a significant victory in the Legislative Council elections, winning five out of seven seats. Allegations of cross-voting from BJP and JD(S) ranks bolstered Congress's numbers beyond expectations. This win provides a crucial boost for Chief Minister D K Shivakumar's government, highlighting support for its welfare initiatives.

By TOI CITY DESK

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual10d ago

Cross voting helps Cong gain control of state’s upper house

Congress unexpectedly secured a fifth seat in Karnataka's legislative council, aided by cross voting from BJP and JD(S) legislators, marking a win for CM Shivakumar.

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indian-expressMostly Factual11d ago