Bengaluru, Oct. 28 -- Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday maintained that the ruling Congress party respectfully accepts the mandate delivered by the enlightened electorate, announcing that the party will thoroughly review the results and institute corrective measures following the decisive 4-0 clean sweep by the BJP-JD(S) National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the Karnataka Legislative Council elections for Graduates' and Teachers' constituencies

Speaking at a press conference, Shivakumar said the party expected to win one or two seats, but the results did not meet those expectations. He said the party would carefully assess the message conveyed by voters and work to correct its shortcomings.

"Whatever decision the voter...