Four Members Nominated; Congress Closer to Majority in Karnataka Legislative Council

Congress gets four more MLCs, strengthens its position in Karnataka’s Upper House

Dr Arathi Krishna is considered the 'high command candidate', people aware of the development said. Other nominated members are F.H.Jakkappanavar, Shivakumar.K & Ramesh Babu.

Four members nominated; Congress closer to majority in Karnataka Legislative Council

Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on Sunday nominated four persons to fill vacancies in the Legislative Council, which took the Congress’ strength over the BJP and the Janata Dal (Secular) in the 75-member Upper House

4 new MLCs put Congress on par with BJP+JDS in Council — Cong 37, BJP 30, JDS 7

Bengaluru: After months of wrangling and delay, the Karnataka government has finally filled four long-vacant seats in the Legislative Council, with Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot giving his assent on Sunday.

Karnataka Governor nominates four members to Legislative Council

Bengaluru, Sep 7 (PTI) Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has nominated four members to the Karnataka Legislative Council, according to a gazette notification issued on Sunday.The nominated members are M Arathi Krishna from Sringeri taluk in Chikkamagaluru, F H Jakkappanavar from Hubballi and Shivakumar K from Mysuru.The notification further stated that Ramesh Babu from Bengaluru has been nominated to serve the remainder of his predecessor's…