In setback for BJP, SC declares Congress winner in 2021 Karnataka council polls

In setback for BJP, SC declares Congress winner in 2021 Karnataka council polls

The Supreme Court set aside the election of BJP's MK Pranesh to the legislative council. Congress candidate AV Gayathri Shanthegowda was declared the winner after a vote recount. This decision consolidates the Congress party's majority in the upper house. Gayathri will assume office after the Election Commission issues its notification. She had challenged the initial result alleging irregularities in the counting process.