Karnataka MLC polls: Counting underway for four seats

Bengaluru, Oct 27 (UNI) Counting of votes for four Karnataka Legislative Council constituencies began on Tuesday amid tight security, with the ruling Congress and the Opposition BJP-Janata Dal (Secular) alliance locked in a direct contest. The results are expected to indicate the Congress's support among graduates and teachers and test the BJP-JD(S) alliance's ability to coordinate its electoral efforts ahead of the 2028 Assembly elections. The four constituencies are Karnataka South-East Graduates', Karnataka West Graduates', Karnataka North-East Teachers' and Bengaluru Teachers'. A total of 43 candidates are in the fray, with polling held on October 23. The BJP has fielded…