BJP’s Shashil Namoshi wins North-East Teachers Constituency for the fifth time
BJP’s Shashil Namoshi won his fifth term in the North‑East Teachers constituency, defeating Congress rival Sharanappa Mattur by 3,297 votes. He reached the required winning quota during the first‑preference count of the state legislative council election, with his margin surpassing the threshold for the teachers’ electorate. The victory was confirmed in the initial counting phase, indicating sustained support among teacher voters.