Mahayuti, MVA Face-Off in Maharashtra Council Polls; 182 Candidates in Fray for 5 Seats
The 182-candidate race is exposing rifts over seat-sharing and candidate selection as both alliances seek to prove their strength.
- On Friday, October 23, 2026, voters cast ballots for five Maharashtra Legislative Council seats, testing the strength of the ruling Mahayuti alliance and the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi. The election features 182 candidates competing for three Graduates' and two Teachers' constituencies.
- Internal friction within the Mahayuti alliance persists, challenging Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis as the coalition seeks to maintain unity. Disagreements over candidate selection and seat-sharing have surfaced, with some party leaders filing nominations as Independents to challenge official candidates.
- The Pune Graduates' constituency holds the highest number of candidates at 47, while the Amravati Teachers' constituency has the lowest voter count at 35,810 registered voters. A total of 2,419 polling stations are open across the state.
- Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde described the Pune Teachers' constituency race as a "friendly contest" due to his party supporting Independent candidate Sachin Sanap. Official Mahayuti candidate Kaustubh Gawde faces this challenge as the alliance seeks unity.
- Vote counting is scheduled for October 27, determining the political standing of both alliances. The outcome is critical for the BJP, particularly in Nagpur, where the party aims to reverse its 2020 loss after holding the seat for 58 years.
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Maha council polls: Mahayuti, MVA face off for five key seats
The ruling Mahayuti and opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi are set for a significant political contest in the Maharashtra Legislative Council elections. Polling for five seats - three Graduates' and two Teachers' constituencies - will be held on Friday, with 182 candidates in the fray. The results, crucial for both alliances, will be declared on October 27.
Polling for 5 seats in Maharashtra Legislative Council on Friday, Mahayuti confident of winning all seats
The counting of votes for Maharashtra Legislative Council will take place on October 27. Registered graduates and teachers residing in the respective constituencies are eligible to vote.
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Times of IndiaMahayuti, MVA face-off in Maharashtra Council polls; 182 candidates in fray for 5 seats
Maharashtra will hold elections for five Legislative Council seats, with 182 candidates competing on Friday. Polling will occur from 8 am to 4 pm, and the vote counting scheduled for October 27. The elections include three Graduates' and two Teachers' constituencies across the state. A total of 10,68,072 voters are registered at 2,419 polling stations. The election machinery is prepared to conduct the polls fairly and transparently.
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