Election Commission Announces Biennial Polls for 28 Legislative Council Seats in Four States
The Election Commission of India has announced biennial elections for 28 Legislative Council seats across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, and Karnataka. These seats, reserved for Graduates' and Teachers' constituencies, will be contested on October 23, 2026, with vote counting on October 27. The elections follow the retirement of members serving six-year terms. Bihar's eight seats include specific constituencies such as Patna and Darbhanga, with nomination deadlines and polling details officially set by the EC.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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timesnow broke this story on 22 Sept, 06:17 am. Other outlets followed.