ECI announces schedule for elections in Rajya Sabha, state legislative councils; polling on June 18

Karnataka: Notification issued for four Rajya Sabha, seven MLC seats; voting on June 18

Karnataka's Electoral Commission issued notification for elections to 4 Rajya Sabha seats and 7 state Legislative Council seats, with voting set for June 18 at Vidhana Soudha. The ruling Congress, holding majority in the Assembly, is projected to win 3 of 4 RS seats and 5 of 7 MLC seats, reshaping the upper house balance ahead of key legislative sessions.