LUCKNOW: Vote counting for the biennial elections to 11 seats of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council (MLC) commenced on Tuesday at 8:00 AM across seven designated counting centres under heavy security cover. The contested constituencies comprise five graduate and six teacher constituencies. Election officials confirmed that the counting process is being conducted under strict surveillance, backed by continuous CCTV coverage and videography to maintain transparency. Polling for these 11 legislative council seats concluded on October 23, registering an overall voter turnout of approximately 55 percent. A total of 152 candidates across political parties and independent panels are in the fray, with the final outcomes expected to emerge by Tuesday evening. Counting operations are underway at centres located in Lucknow, Varanasi, Agra, Meerut, Jhansi, Bareilly, and Gorakhpur. Expressing confidence in the electoral outcome, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya stated that the party expects favourable results as the counting progresses. UP MLC Elections 2026: Key Details CategoryDetailsTotal Seats Contested11 Seats (5 Graduate, 6 Teacher Constituencies)Polling DateOctober 23, 2026Overall Voter Turnout~55%Total Candidates152Counting Date & TimeTuesday, 8:00 AM onwardsCounting LocationsLucknow, Varanasi, Agra, Meerut, Jhansi, Bareilly, and GorakhpurSecurity MeasuresMulti-tier security, CCTV monitoring, and full videography Post navigation Police Complaint Filed in Patna Against Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge Over Remarks on PM Modi
