MLC Election Counting Takes Over 24 Hours Due to Preferential Voting System
Counting results for Member of Legislative Council (MLC) elections in states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Karnataka, and Maharashtra often take over 24 hours due to a preferential voting system used in Teachers' and Graduates' constituencies. Unlike Lok Sabha and Assembly polls, MLC ballots can carry multiple preferences, requiring several rounds of counting, sorting, and vote transfers. The process includes mixing ballots to maintain secrecy, checking for invalid votes, calculating quotas, and eliminating candidates with the fewest votes until a winner emerges.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 44/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thetribune broke this story on 28 Oct, 05:57 pm. Other outlets followed.