Karnataka Assembly members cast votes for seven Legislative Council seats. High voter turnout was recorded. Key leaders including the Chief Minister and former CM participated. The ruling Congress aims to secure a majority. A contest is anticipated for the seventh seat. Legislators were sequestered amid fears of cross-voting.

Congress has moved its Karnataka MLAs to a resort ahead of the June 18 elections to prevent cross-voting and secure five out of seven seats. | India News

Karnataka's upcoming Council polls may secure Congress a majority in the Upper House, intensifying strategic party preparations.