MLC Polls for Five Seats in Maharashtra on October 23
Maharashtra Legislative Council elections for five seats, comprising three Graduates' and two Teachers' constituencies, are scheduled to fill vacancies from retiring members.
- On Tuesday, the Election Commission of India announced biennial elections for five seats in the 78-member Maharashtra Legislative Council, with polling scheduled for October 23.
- These elections address vacancies arising from member retirements on December 6, 2026, as part of a larger 28-seat schedule across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Karnataka.
- Polls will fill three Graduates' constituencies—Aurangabad Division, Pune Division, and Nagpur Division—and two Teachers' constituencies in Amravati Division and Pune Teachers, affecting retiring members including Chavan Satish Bhanudasrao and Arun Ganpati Lad.
- Candidates may file nominations until October 6, with scrutiny on October 7 and withdrawals permitted until October 9; votes will be counted on October 27.
- The entire election process will conclude by October 31, 2026, ensuring Maharashtra's Legislative Council vacancies are filled following the December 6 retirement of current members.
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Times of IndiaMLC polls for five seats in Maharashtra on October 23
The Election Commission of India announced biennial elections for five Maharashtra Legislative Council seats. These elections will fill vacancies arising from member retirements on December 6, 2026. Voting is scheduled for October 23, with results to be declared on October 27. The entire election process will be concluded by October 31. Nominations can be filed until October 6, with withdrawals permitted until October 9.
ECI announces polls for 28 Legislative Council seats in UP, Bihar, Maharashtra, Karnataka
The Election Commission has announced biennial elections for 28 Legislative Council seats across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra and Karnataka. Polling will be held on October 23 from 8 am to 4 pm, with counting scheduled for October 27.
Biennial elections announced for five Maharashtra Legislative Council seats. Voting in the Aurangabad, Pune, and Nagpur Graduate and Amravati, Pune Teacher constituencies will be held on October 23, 2026. The Model Code of Conduct is in effect. Nominations are due from September 29 to October 6, and counting will take place on October 27. A close contest is expected between the Mahayuti and the Maha Vikas Aghadi.
Pune: Maharashtra Legislative Council Polls On October 23, Five Seats Up For Grabs
According to the schedule issued by the ECI, the election notification will be issued on September 29. Candidates can file nominations until October 6, while scrutiny of nominations will be conducted on October 7. The last date to withdraw candidature is October 9
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