MLC Polls: BJP Dominates UP, RJD Scores Upset in Bihar as Results Emerge
Vote counting for 28 MLC seats across four states reveals key wins for BJP, RJD, and MVA. Check the latest updates from UP, Bihar, and more.
The political landscape across four major Indian states is shifting as the results for 28 Legislative Council (MLC) seats emerge. Following the polling conducted on October 23, 2026, the counting process—which kicked off on October 27—has revealed a mixture of sweeping victories and shocking upsets in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Karnataka, and Maharashtra.
To ensure transparency, election officials have deployed strict security measures, including comprehensive CCTV surveillance and videography at the counting centers.
Uttar Pradesh: A Strong Showing for the BJP
In Uttar Pradesh, where 11 seats were contested, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured several high-profile wins. The party's dominance was evident in the Teachers' constituencies:
- Bareilly-Moradabad Teachers' Seat: Dr. Hari Singh Dhillon of the BJP claimed a decisive victory, securing 21,672 votes and defeating Samajwadi Party (SP) candidate Haji Danish Akhtar, who polled 3,996 votes.
- Meerut Teachers' and Graduates' Seats: The BJP swept both. Shrichand Sharma won the Teachers' seat by a margin of 13,241 votes over Nitin Tomar, while Dinesh Goyal took the Graduates' seat, defeating Parmendra Bhati by 12,855 votes.
However, the Samajwadi Party managed a significant win in the Varanasi Teachers' seat, where Lal Bihari Yadav defeated the BJP's Pramod Kumar Mishra by 4,898 votes, polling 10,958 against 6,060.
Bihar: High Drama and Major Upsets
The battle for 8 seats in Bihar has been characterized by intense competition and unexpected outcomes. The biggest shock came from the Patna Teachers' seat, where RJD’s Dr. Sanjeev Kumar pulled off a major upset by defeating BJP veteran Naval Kishore Yadav.
Other key developments in Bihar include:
- Darbhanga Teachers' Seat: In a nail-biting finish, Jan Suraaj’s Dr. Suresh Rai won by a slim margin of 406 votes against Congress candidate Dr. Madan Mohan Jha.
- Saran Teachers' Seat: Independent candidate Rahul Raj emerged victorious, beating out rivals Afaque Ahmed of Jan Suraaj and Anand Pushkar of the JDU.
- Tiruhut Teachers' Seat: BJP’s Narendra Prasad Singh (NP Singh) secured a win.
Tensions remain high in Bihar, as RJD candidate Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Singh has raised objections regarding the procedures at the counting centers, specifically citing a lack of adequate CCTV coverage.
Unresolved Contests in Bihar
Not all results are final. The Patna Graduates' seat is currently locked in a tight race between JDU’s Neeraj Kumar and RJD’s Dilip Patel. Meanwhile, BJP’s NK Yadav is reportedly holding an early lead in the Kosi Graduates' seat.
Karnataka and Maharashtra: Alliance Battles
In Karnataka, the BJP-JD(S) alliance has seen success in key regions. AP Ranganath defeated the incumbent MLC Puttanna to win the Bengaluru Teachers' seat. Similarly, NDA candidate Shashil G. Namoshi triumphed over Congress's Sharanappa Mattur in the North-East Teachers' constituency.
Over in Maharashtra, the results indicate a lead for the MVA alliance, which is currently ahead in 3 seats, while the Mahayuti coalition leads in 2.
The Scale of the Count
The sheer volume of the election is evident in the number of candidates vying for these positions. Officials are currently tabulating votes for 152 candidates in Uttar Pradesh and 150 in Bihar. In several closely contested seats, the process has moved to counting secondary preference votes to determine the final winners.