The Election Commission of India revealed plans for biennial elections to nine Maharashtra Legislative Council seats, to be filled by MLAs, with voting set for May 12. The terms of nine current members are ending on May 13, necessitating the elections. The notification for the election will be issued on April 23, with nominations accepted until April 30.
Polling, if needed, will occur on May 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., followed by vote counting at 5 p.m. the same day. The election process will conclude before May 13. The Mahayuti alliance holds a significant vote surplus, potentially securing eight seats, while the opposition could win one seat based on current legislative assembly strength.
State political circles are speculating on whether Uddhav Thackeray will seek another term in the Upper House. The Congress party is eyeing one seat and urging MVA partners to support its claim. Thackeray’s decision will play a crucial role in the MVA’s election strategy.
