MLC results don't reflect govt's performance, Congress will introspect: Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge
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Wed, 28 October 2026
3 reports- indiatimes.com12:06first to report
Priyank Kharge from the Congress stated that the party would introspect following their losses in Karnataka Legislative Council seats. The JD(S) won the Bengaluru Teachers' Constituency and BJP retained three other constituencies. Kharge asserted that the elections did not reflect the government's performance and emphasized the need for organizational strengthening. He also mentioned concerns over electoral roll irregularities and called for transparency in elections.
- indiatimes.com12:39
The NDA's recent victory in the Legislative Council elections has strengthened the BJP-JD(S) alliance's confidence. Leader of Opposition R Ashok expressed optimism for winning over 150 seats in the next Assembly elections. Ashok credited the victory to efforts from BJP and JD(S) leaders, emphasising coordinated campaigning strategies. He noted that the election results indicated public dissatisfaction with the Congress government.
- indiatimes.com19:31
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