The Congress failed to win any of the 28 Legislative Council seats contested across four states. The BJP-JD(S) sweep in Karnataka is the biggest setback for the party that is in power, raising alarm bells over the DK Shivakumar-led government's organisational strength and its ability to secure support among professional voters.

The JD(S) defeated Congress in Bengaluru as BJP candidates led in three Council seats. The trends signal effective Opposition coordination but will not destabilise Karnataka's government.

Janata Dal (Secular) candidate AP Ranganath defeated Congress MLC Puttanna in the Bengaluru Teachers' Constituency. The ballot-paper result triggered alliance claims of strength and a jibe at Rahul Gandhi.

Janata Dal (Secular) candidate AP Ranganath defeated Congress MLC Puttanna in the Bengaluru Teachers' Constituency. The ballot-paper result triggered alliance claims of strength and a jibe at Rahul Gandhi.

The NDA wins all four Karnataka Legislative Council seats, with HD Kumaraswamy projecting a 2028 mandate. Also, BJP tackles internal discontent before UP polls, and Urmila Sanawar faces eight FIRs in the Ankita Bhandari case.

The NDA wins all four Karnataka Legislative Council seats, with HD Kumaraswamy projecting a 2028 mandate. Also, BJP tackles internal discontent before UP polls, and Urmila Sanawar faces eight FIRs in the Ankita Bhandari case.