Bengaluru: NDA candidate A.P. Ranganath defeated Congress candidate Puttanna in the Bengaluru Teachers’ constituency election to the Karnataka Legislative Council, ending the latter’s streak of five consecutive victories.
Ranganath secured 10,810 votes, while Puttanna polled 9,902 votes, giving the NDA candidate a winning margin of 908 votes.
Of the 27,405 eligible voters in the constituency, 22,468 cast their ballots, recording a turnout of over 82%. Of the votes polled, 20,611 were declared valid, while 1,857 were rejected as invalid.
The announcement of the results triggered celebrations among NDA supporters in Bengaluru. Puttanna’s defeat is a significant setback for the Congress, given his record of five consecutive victories in the constituency.
Ranganath’s win marks a notable shift in the electoral contest for the Bengaluru Teachers’ constituency, with the NDA candidate overcoming an experienced Congress rival to secure the seat.