Counting Begins for 28 MLC seats across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra and Karnataka

27 Oct 2026, 04:18 by Anustupa Mishra · KalingaTV

Delhi: Vote counting began on Tuesday, October 27, for 28 Legislative Council seats across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra and Karnataka.

The elections are being closely watched as political parties and candidates await the results from the four states.

The elections cover constituencies representing graduates and teachers, with the vacancies arising as the terms of sitting members approach their end. Uttar Pradesh accounts for 11 seats, Bihar for eight, Maharashtra for five and Karnataka for four.

State-Wise Seat Distribution

Uttar Pradesh: 11 seats — five graduates’ and six teachers’ constituencies.
Bihar: Eight seats — four graduates’ and four teachers’ constituencies.
Maharashtra: Five seats — three graduates’ and two teachers’ constituencies.
Karnataka: Four seats — two graduates’ and two teachers’ constituencies.

The Legislative Councils serve as the upper houses of state legislatures in states with bicameral systems.

Members are elected through different routes, including graduates’ and teachers’ constituencies, elections by legislators and local authorities, as well as nominations.

The latest results will determine representation in the councils across the four states

The Legislative Councils serve as the upper houses of state legislatures in states with bicameral systems. Members are elected through different routes, including graduates’ and teachers’ constituencies, elections by legislators and local authorities, as well as nominations.

The latest results will determine representation in the councils across the four states.

Counting Begins for 28 MLC seats across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra and Karnataka

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