ECI announces May 12 Maharashtra Council polls as 9 MLCs, including Uddhav, to retire
Indian Express·2d ago·Neutral
What Happened
The Election Commission of India announced biennial elections for nine Maharashtra Legislative Council seats on May 12. Nine MLCs, including Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray, will retire May 13. Four are BJP members; one each from Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT), Shiv Sena, NCP, and NCP (SP). The Mahayuti alliance can elect eight candidates; MVA can elect one. Notification issued April 23; nominations close April 30.
Key Entities
Election Commission of IndiaMaharashtra Legislative CouncilUddhav Balasaheb ThackerayMahayuti allianceMaha Vikas AghadiBJPShiv SenaNCPCongress