Legislative Council Elections 2026

ECI announces Maharashtra MLC polls for 17 seats, including Nagpur bye-election; voting on June 18

One of the key contests announced is the bye-election for the Nagpur Local Authorities’ Constituency. The vacancy arose after Chandrashekhar Krishnaraoji Bawankule resigned from the MLC following his election as MLA in November 2024.

India

Congress unveils 100-day action programme in Uttar Pradesh ahead of polls

The programme was unveiled at a press conference at the Pradesh Congress Headquarters by Leader of the Uttar Pradesh Congress Legislature Party, Aradhana Mishra ‘Mona’, who said the party was ready to take on the BJP government over issues of democracy, constitutional values and people’s rights.