55% voting for six Council seats in Karnataka

An estimated 55 per cent electorate cast their ballots in the elections to six Legislative Council seats from the Graduates and Teachers constituencies in Karnataka on Sunday.

Bangalore: An estimated 55 per cent electorate cast their ballots in the elections to six Legislative Council seats from the Graduates and Teachers constituencies in Karnataka on Sunday.

"The polling was peaceful," a state election commission official said.

A total of 38 and 23 candidates were in the fray for three Graduates and Teachers constituencies each.

Elections were held to Karnataka South-East, South-West and South Teachers` constituencies, and Karnataka North-East, South-West and Bangalore Graduates` constituencies.

Counting will take place on June 13.

PTI

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