Voting starts for Karnataka’s Legislative Council elections for seats in the Upper House. The ruling Congress currently holds 37 of the 75 seats and is positioned to improve its numbers depending on the outcome of the contests. Multiple seats are being contested, with the party expected to gain ground and possibly secure a majority in the Upper House if results align with current expectations. One report says victory is assured in four seats, indicating that Congress is likely to increase its tally even if it does not win every contested seat. Another account adds that Congress is contesting five seats in total; if it wins all five, its membership count would rise to 39. The election outcome will determine the party’s final position in the 75-member Upper House, which includes the current Congress strength and any gains from the election results. Voting proceeds as the final seat totals for the Legislative Council are decided.