Sat Nov 23 16:19:15 UTC 2024: ## Congress Sweeps Karnataka Bypolls, Defeating BJP in All Three Constituencies

**Bangalore, [Date]** – The Congress party secured a resounding victory in the Karnataka Assembly bypolls held on [Date], winning all three contested seats: Sandur, Shiggaon, and Channapatna. The by-elections were necessitated by the election of the previous representatives to the Lok Sabha in May.

In Shiggaon, Congress candidate Pathan Yasirahmedkhan defeated BJP’s Bharath Bommai. Sandur saw Congress’ E Annapurna triumph over Bangara Hanumantha of the BJP. Finally, in Channapatna, C. P. Yogeeshwara of the Congress defeated Nikhil Kumaraswamy of the Janata Dal (Secular) (JD(S)).

While early trends indicated a close contest, with the BJP initially leading in Shiggaon, the Congress ultimately secured a clean sweep. The high-profile Channapatna constituency saw a particularly intense battle between Yogeeshwara, a former BJP MLA, and Kumaraswamy, son of former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy. Sandur also witnessed a closely fought contest between Annapurna and Hanumantha.

Voter turnout on polling day was approximately 76.9 percent across the three constituencies. The Congress’ victory marks a significant boost to the party’s presence in Karnataka.

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