ECI Announces May 12 Maharashtra Legislative Council Polls as Nine MLCs Retire
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced that biennial elections for nine seats in the Maharashtra Legislative Council will be held on May 12, 2026. This announcement follows the scheduled retirement of nine current Members of the Legislative Council (MLCs) on May 13, including prominent political figures such as Uddhav Thackeray of Shiv Sena (UBT). The retiring members represent various parties, with four from the BJP and one each from Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT), Shiv Sena, NCP, and NCP-SP. The electoral mathematics favor the ruling Mahayuti alliance, which comprises the BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP-SP. With a combined strength of 228 MLAs, the alliance is projected to secure eight of the nine available seats, requiring a quota of 28 votes per candidate. In contrast, the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), with 46 MLAs, is expected to win only one seat. Key dates include the issuance of election notifications on April 23, nomination filing until April 30, and vote counting on May 12. This development highlights the ongoing political dynamics and power balance within Maharashtra's state legislature.
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ECI Announces May 12 Maharashtra Legislative Council Polls as Nine MLCs Retire
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced that biennial elections for nine seats in the Maharashtra Legislative Council will be held on May 12, 2026. This announcement follows the scheduled retirement of nine current Members of the Legislative Council (MLCs) on May 13, including prominent political figures such as Uddhav Thackeray of Shiv Sena (UBT). The retiring members represent various parties, with four from the BJP and one each from Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT), Shiv Sena, NCP, and NCP-SP. The electoral mathematics favor the ruling Mahayuti alliance, which comprises the BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP-SP. With a combined strength of 228 MLAs, the alliance is projected to secure eight of the nine available seats, requiring a quota of 28 votes per candidate. In contrast, the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), with 46 MLAs, is expected to win only one seat. Key dates include the issuance of election notifications on April 23, nomination filing until April 30, and vote counting on May 12. This development highlights the ongoing political dynamics and power balance within Maharashtra's state legislature.
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