Counting began on October 27, 2026, for India council elections covering 28 Legislative Council seats in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra and Karnataka. The contests include seats elected by teachers and graduates, with results yet to be announced.
Key Takeaways
- Uttar Pradesh has the largest number of seats being counted, at 11, followed by Bihar with eight.
- Rebel candidates and competing alliance nominees feature in several contests, including races in Bihar and Maharashtra.
India council elections span four states
The elections bring together contests among ruling parties, opposition candidates and rebels. Karnataka and Maharashtra held their polls on October 23.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | 11 seats: five graduate and six teacher constituencies |
| Bihar | Eight seats: four graduate and four teacher constituencies |
| Karnataka | Four seats: two graduate and two teacher constituencies |
| Maharashtra | Five seats: three graduate and two teacher constituencies |
Bihar and Uttar Pradesh contests
In Bihar, the ruling National Democratic Alliance divided its nominations equally between the BJP and Janata Dal (United). The opposition Rashtriya Janata Dal and Congress are contesting overlapping seats, while Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Party fielded candidates in all eight.
The campaign included a rebellion by Anant Singh, a Mokama legislator who backed a Jan Suraaj candidate against a JD(U) nominee. JD(U) expelled Singh and his wife, Neelam Devi, for six years.
In Uttar Pradesh, the BJP fielded candidates in all 11 constituencies against challengers including the Samajwadi Party. The latter nominated some former BJP ticket-seekers, adding local rivalries to the contests.
Karnataka and Maharashtra races
In Karnataka, Congress is seeking to retain one seat and gain ground in the others. The BJP, which holds the other three seats, contested three constituencies, while its ally JD(S) fielded a candidate in Bengaluru Teachers. There were 43 candidates across the four races.
Maharashtra had 182 candidates across its five constituencies. In Amravati Teachers, the official candidate of the Shinde-led Shiv Sena faced challengers including three BJP rebels. In Pune Teachers, the BJP candidate and an independent backed by the Shinde-led Shiv Sena were both in the race.
Maharashtra’s elections use preferential voting. If no candidate reaches the prescribed quota on first-preference votes, transfers of later preferences may determine the winner.
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