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MLC Elections Held Across Four Indian States
Biennial elections for 28 Legislative Council seats across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, and Karnataka took place on Friday. In Bihar, polling for eight seats began at 8 am amid tight security, with 5.32 lakh voters eligible to decide the fate of 150 candidates. Voting for 11 graduate and teacher seats in Uttar Pradesh was also underway, with Samajwadi Party leader Ramgopal Yadav casting his vote in Etawah. Results for the Uttar Pradesh elections are scheduled for October 27.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
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- Centre (4 votes, 5 outlets): Haribhoomi, Hindustan (Hindi), Jansatta, Navbharat Times · The Times of India (Times Group — 1 vote)
- Right (1): Dainik Jagran