New Faces in Karnataka Legislative Council

Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has nominated four new members to the Karnataka Legislative Council. The nominees include M Arathi Krishna, F H Jakkappanavar, Shivakumar K, and Ramesh Babu. Babu will serve the remaining term of his predecessor, ending on July 21, 2026.

In a significant move, Karnataka's Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has officially announced the nomination of four new members to the Karnataka Legislative Council.

The freshly nominated council members are M Arathi Krishna from Sringeri taluk, Chikkamagaluru; F H Jakkappanavar from Hubballi; and Shivakumar K from Mysuru.

Additionally, Ramesh Babu from Bengaluru has been appointed to complete his predecessor's term, which will conclude on July 21, 2026, as outlined in the Sunday-issued gazette notification.