The BJP's loss in Hangal is also seen as a "setback" to Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, as it is the neighbouring constituency to his Shiggaon assembly segment in Haveri district, where he had extensively campaigned.
The BJP losing Hangal is seen as a setback to chief minister Basavaraj Bommai, as it is the neighbouring constituency to his Shiggaon assembly segment in Haveri district.
Counting of votes is under way for Sindgi and Hangal assembly constituencies in Karnataka, which went for bypolls on October 30, election officials said on Tuesday. Counting of votes in both constituencies began at 8 am and a picture of the outcome is expected to be out in few hours, official sources said. Elaborate security arrangements have been made in both constituencies,