Aravind Kumar Arali

Aravind Kumar Arali was elected unopposed on 4 June 2018 to the Karnataka Legislative Council. Out of 11 seats, the INC won 4 seats, JD(S) 2 and BJP 5.

Controversy
Basavaraj Horatti, Karnataka Legislative Council Chairman took the decision to suspend 15 Congress MLCs, including Aravind Kumar Arali for one day. The suspension was imposed on the grounds of intentionally obstructing the proceedings of the House and disobeying the Chair.