In setback for BJP, SC declares Congress winner in 2021 Karnataka council polls

Supreme Court set aside election of BJP's MK Pranesh to Karnataka legislative council.

Court declared Congress candidate AV Gayathri Shanthegowda as winner after vote recount.

Decision consolidates Congress majority in the upper house.

Gayathri will assume office after Election Commission issues notification.

She challenged initial result alleging irregularities in counting process.