Karnataka By-Polls Results: BJP Set To Make Big Gains, ‘Accept Defeat But Won’t Be Disheartened,’ Says Congress’s DK Shivakumar

The ruling BJP has retained majority in the Karnataka bypolls by bagging six seats out of 15 seats for a comfortable majority in the 225-member Karnataka Assembly. Speaking on the results, Congress leader DK Shivakumar said, “We have to agree with the mandate of the voters of these 15 constituencies. But I could see that the people of Karnataka have accepted the defectors. Ultimately, we have accepted defeat, I don't think we have to be disheartened. And, I believe that by-elections are different to general