Counting of votes has begun for the biennial election to the Karnataka Legislative Council's 25 seats from 20 Local Authorities' constituencies. The results of the polls will have a bearing on the power equation in the Upper House of the State Legislature. Stay tuned for live updates.
Bengaluru, Dec 14: The proposed anti-conversion bill that the BJP government in Karnataka is likely to introduce during the ongoing Winter Session of the state legislature is expected to have penal provisions, and may also insist that the persons who wish to convert to another faith file an application with the Deputy Commissioner two months in advance.