The MLC Election Results 2026 have been declared for 28 Legislative Council seats across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Karnataka, and Maharashtra. The BJP-led NDA emerged as the biggest winner, securing 16 of the 28 seats. The Samajwadi Party, regional parties, and Independents also made important gains.
Overall Result
The BJP won 13 seats on its own, while its allies added three more, taking the NDA total to 16. The Samajwadi Party won five seats, all in Uttar Pradesh. Congress managed only one victory, retaining the Nagpur Division Graduates’ seat in Maharashtra.
State-Wise MLC Results 2026
| State | Seats | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | 11 | BJP 6, Samajwadi Party 5 |
| Bihar | 8 | BJP 3, JD(U) 1, RJD 1, Jan Suraaj 1, Independents 2 |
| Karnataka | 4 | BJP 3, JD(S) 1 |
| Maharashtra | 5 | NCP (SP) 2, BJP 1, Shiv Sena 1, Congress 1 |
Uttar Pradesh
The BJP won six of the 11 MLC seats in Uttar Pradesh, while the Samajwadi Party secured five. The SP performed strongly in Varanasi, winning both the Graduates’ and Teachers’ constituencies. These results are important because the seats are elected by teachers and graduates rather than by the general public.
Bihar
In Bihar, the BJP won three seats and its ally JD(U) won one. The RJD and Jan Suraaj Party secured one seat each, while two Independents also emerged victorious. Jan Suraaj’s win marked a notable entry into the state’s Legislative Council politics.
Karnataka
Karnataka delivered a clean sweep for the BJP-JD(S) alliance, which won all four seats. The ruling Congress failed to win any MLC seat in the state. The result gave the NDA a strong showing in Karnataka’s teachers’ and graduates’ constituencies.
Maharashtra
Maharashtra produced a mixed verdict. The NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) won two seats, while the BJP, Shiv Sena, and Congress won one seat each. Congress retained the Nagpur Division Graduates’ seat after its candidate defeated the BJP nominee by 3,271 votes.
Key Takeaways
- The NDA won 16 of 28 MLC seats across four states.
- The BJP remained the single largest party with 13 seats.
- The Samajwadi Party gained five seats in Uttar Pradesh.
- The BJP-JD(S) alliance swept Karnataka, winning all four seats.
- Congress won only one seat nationally, in Maharashtra’s Nagpur division.
- Regional parties and Independents performed well in Bihar.
The MLC Election Results 2026 reflect the strength of the BJP-led NDA in Legislative Council polls, while also showing that regional parties and opposition groups remain competitive in several states.
