Stage set for counting of votes in Council polls today
Preparations are complete for the counting of votes in the Legislative Council elections for the West Graduates Constituency in Karnataka, India, which will commence at 8 a.m. in Dharwad. Due to a preferential voting system, results are expected late in the evening or at midnight, with 14 candidates, including incumbents and challengers, vying for the seat. Officials have conducted training and anticipate multiple rounds of counting to determine the winner.
Why it matters
This election determines representation in a legislative body, impacting regional governance and political dynamics in Karnataka. The outcome will shape the political landscape and potentially influence policy decisions in the affected districts.
Stage set for counting of votes in Council polls today left Belagavi Regional Commissioner K.M. Janaki, Deputy Commissioners of four districts and other officials and personnel are all ears as retired Tahsildar Shirgaonkar explains the counting process during a training programme in Dharwad on Saturday. SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/k6xgcp/article71623912.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/2699_24_10_2026_20_21_41_1_25HUBLICOUNTINGTRAINING.JPG SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT KARNATAKA HUBBALLI 25/10/2026 Belagavi regional commissioner K.M. Janaki, deputy commissioners of four districts and other officials and personnel are all ears as retired tahsildar Mr. Shirgaonkar explains the counting process during a training programme in Dharwad on Saturday. SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT It is expected that counting will go on for more than one round and the official announcement can come late in the evening or at midnight Belagavi All preparations have been made for the counting of votes in the elections to the from West Graduates Constituency of the Legislative Council on Tuesday.
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