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BJP Announces Candidate List for Oct 23 MLC Elections in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar
✍️ tribuneindia.com
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 02:46 PM
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The Bharatiya Janata Party has released its slate of candidates for the upcoming Legislative Council elections scheduled for October 23 in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday disclosed the names of its candidates for the Legislative Council (MLC) polls slated for October 23. The announcement covers seats in both Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, where the party aims to consolidate its position in the upper houses of the state legislatures.
The MLC elections, which are indirect and involve votes from local bodies, graduates, teachers and elected members of the legislative assemblies, are seen as a barometer of the BJP's organisational strength ahead of the next general elections. By naming its contenders early, the party seeks to give its nominees ample time to campaign among the limited electorate.
Party officials said the chosen candidates represent a mix of seasoned legislators and fresh faces, reflecting the BJP's strategy to balance experience with new energy. The list will be submitted to the respective state election commissions for final approval before the polling date.
The MLC elections, which are indirect and involve votes from local bodies, graduates, teachers and elected members of the legislative assemblies, are seen as a barometer of the BJP's organisational strength ahead of the next general elections. By naming its contenders early, the party seeks to give its nominees ample time to campaign among the limited electorate.
Party officials said the chosen candidates represent a mix of seasoned legislators and fresh faces, reflecting the BJP's strategy to balance experience with new energy. The list will be submitted to the respective state election commissions for final approval before the polling date.