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Intense Lobbying for 10 Rajya Sabha and 11 MLC Seats in UP: Voting Dates Announced
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News18•26-09-2026, 07:45
Intense Lobbying for 10 Rajya Sabha and 11 MLC Seats in UP: Voting Dates Announced
- •Political parties in Uttar Pradesh are intensifying lobbying for upcoming Rajya Sabha and Legislative Council elections.
- •Voting for 10 Rajya Sabha seats will be on October 16, and for 11 Legislative Council seats on October 23.
- •BJP and SP are the only parties positioned to secure victories based on current assembly strength.
- •The Election Commission announced the notification for Rajya Sabha elections on September 29, with nominations due by October 6.
- •For MLC seats, notification is also on September 29, with voting on October 23 and results by October 31.
Key Questions Answered
Voting for the 10 Rajya Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh will be held on October 16, while voting for the 11 Legislative Council (MLC) seats is scheduled for October 23, 2026, with the entire election process concluding by October 31.
The notification for the 10 Rajya Sabha seats will be issued on September 29, 2026, with October 6 set as the last date for filing nominations and October 16 designated for the counting of votes.
Based on the current strength in the assembly, only the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Samajwadi Party (SP) are in a position to ensure the victory of their candidates in these upcoming elections.
