The Election Commission (EC) of India has appointed IAS officer Vishal R. as the election observer for the biennial election of 2026 to the Karnataka Legislative Council from the Karnataka West Graduates’ Constituency.

A total of 90,460 graduates have registered as voters in the Karnataka West Graduates’ Constituency as of the qualifying date of November 1, 2025, the Regional Commissioner of Belagavi Division and Election Officer for the election to the Karnataka West Graduates’ Constituency, K.M. Janaki, has said.