Archive · 17 Sep 2025
Karnataka High Court Orders Recount in Malur Election
The Karnataka High Court decided to recount the votes from the 2023 Malur election.
The court found issues with how the votes were counted, so they're doing it again.
KY Nanjegowda of the Congress won the election by only 248 votes.
The court said the election officials didn't provide video records.
Nanjegowda has 30 days to appeal the decision, or he might lose his position.
Karnataka High Court annulled the 2023 election in Malur constituency.
The court ordered a recount due to alleged irregularities.
The election was won by KY Nanjegowda by 248 votes.
The court cited the failure to provide vote-counting videos.
A 30-day stay was granted on the order allowing an appeal.
- Who
- Karnataka High Court
- What
- Annulled election and ordered recount
- When
- Within four weeks
- Where
- Malur constituency, Karnataka
- Why
- Alleged irregularities in the counting process
Congress
BJP
Election Outcome
Congress
Nanjegowda may appeal the decision.
BJP
The BJP is alleging Congress 'stole' votes.
- Event
- Karnataka High Court annulled 2023 election in Malur
- Legal Action
- Result declared invalid; recount ordered
- Politician Involved
- KY Nanjegowda (Congress)
- Losing Candidate
- KS Manjunath Gowda (BJP)
- Constituency
- Malur, Karnataka
- Vote Margin
- 248 votes
- Court Action
- District Election Officer failed to submit videos
- Stay
- 30-day stay granted by the court
Sources
Karnataka HC Annuls MLA Nanjegowda's Election, Orders Recount of Votes
Karnataka High Court sets aside Congress MLA’s election, orders recount of votes
Amid 'Vote Chori' Row, Trouble For Congress Over Karnataka MLA's 2023 Win
HC Orders Recount of Votes for Malur Assembly Seat
Karnataka High Court Orders Recounting Of Votes In Malur Assembly Constituency
HC annuls Karnataka MLA’s election, orders recount
HC nullifies Cong MLA Nanjegowda’s election, orders recount
