The BJP retained three Karnataka Legislative Council seats, while JD(S) won Bengaluru Teachers’ Constituency from Congress. The results dealt a setback to Congress, but are not expected to threaten the state government’s stability. Counting ended after polls on October 23. The BJP and JD(S) have swept all four Karnataka MLC seats, leaving the ruling Congress without a win. Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's development work for the.