Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy revealed knowledge of cross-voting in the Karnataka Legislative Council elections. He stated the results were not unexpected and the party's focus is now on the 2028 Assembly elections. Kumaraswamy mentioned that the candidate was fielded to test MLAs. He also addressed the Bidadi township project controversy, stating he dropped the project respecting public sentiment.

Chief Minister DK Shivakumar emerged victorious in the legislative council polls. Congress secured all five seats it contested, defying fears of crossvoting. Shivakumar's strategy…

The cross-voting from the BJP comes at a time when multiple regional parties across the country are in a state of turmoil.