Karnataka Elections: Results, Government & Seats

State · Capital: Bengaluru · Region: South · Governed by INC

28
Lok Sabha seats (MPs)
12
Rajya Sabha seats
224
Assembly seats (MLAs)
75
Legislative Council (MLCs)

Karnataka is a State in the South region of India, with its capital at Bengaluru. It sends 28 Members to the Lok Sabha and 12 to the Rajya Sabha, and elects a 224-member Legislative Assembly alongside a 75-member Legislative Council. The current government is led by Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar (Indian National Congress), in office since 3 Jun 2026. In the 2023 Assembly election (10 May 2023, turnout 73.8%), the leading parties won: Indian National Congress 135, Bharatiya Janata Party 66, Janata Dal (Secular) 19. The next Assembly election is due in May 2028.

Government of Karnataka

INDIA
Chief Minister
D. K. Shivakumar INC
In office since
3 Jun 2026
Ruling party
Indian National Congress
Coalition
INC
Legislature
Bicameral — Vidhan Sabha (224) + Vidhan Parishad (75)
Majority mark
113
Next Assembly election
May 2028
Congress won 135/224 in 2023. Siddaramaiah served as CM from May 2023; D. K. Shivakumar took over in June 2026.

2023 Karnataka Assembly Election Result

Polled: 10 May 2023 · Turnout: 73.8%

224Assembly seats
135
66
19
INC 135 BJP 66 JD(S) 19 OTH 2 IND 2│ Majority mark: 113
2023 Karnataka Assembly seats won by party
PartyFull nameSeatsSeat share
INCIndian National Congress13560.3%
BJPBharatiya Janata Party6629.5%
JD(S)Janata Dal (Secular)198.5%
OTHOthers20.9%
INDIndependents20.9%

Karnataka Lok Sabha 2024 Result — 28 seats

19
9
NDA 19 INDIA 9
Lok Sabha 2024 seats won in Karnataka
PartyFull nameAlliance (2024)Seats
BJPBharatiya Janata PartyNDA17
INCIndian National CongressINDIA9
JD(S)Janata Dal (Secular)NDA2

Rajya Sabha: 12 members elected by the state's MLAs for 6-year staggered terms.

Karnataka Elections — FAQs

Who is the Chief Minister of Karnataka?D. K. Shivakumar (Indian National Congress) is the Chief Minister of Karnataka, in office since 3 Jun 2026. The government is formed by INC.
Which party rules Karnataka?Indian National Congress (INC) leads the government of Karnataka, as part of the INDIA alliance.
How many Assembly seats are there in Karnataka?The Karnataka Legislative Assembly has 224 elected seats; a party or coalition needs 113 for a majority. Karnataka also has a 75-member Legislative Council.
When is the next Assembly election in Karnataka?The next Karnataka Assembly election is due in May 2028. The last one was held in 10 May 2023 with a turnout of about 73.8%.
How many Lok Sabha seats are there in Karnataka?Karnataka elects 28 Members of Parliament to the Lok Sabha. Result in 2024: BJP 17, INC 9, JD(S) 2.
How many Rajya Sabha seats does Karnataka have?Karnataka has 12 Rajya Sabha seats, filled by its elected MLAs for six-year staggered terms.