September 22, 2026 4:20 PM
EC announces Legislative Council polls in four states; UP has 11 seats
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday announced the schedule for biennial elections to 28 Legislative Council seats across Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka and Maharashtra. The seats are from Graduates' and Teachers' constituencies, with Uttar Pradesh accounting for the highest number at 11. According to the election schedule, notifications will be issued on September 29. The last date for filing nominations is October 6, while October 9 has been fixed as the deadline for withdrawal...