UP MLC Election Result 2026: Counting Begins at Seven Centres
The counting of votes for 11 Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council seats began at 8 AM on Tuesday, with candidates and political parties awaiting the outcome of the election. The contest covers five graduate constituencies and six teacher constituencies, with a total of 152 candidates in the fray. The counting process will determine which candidates secure representation in the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council.
Counting is being conducted at seven centres across the state, located in Lucknow, Varanasi, Agra, Meerut, Jhansi, Bareilly and Gorakhpur. Authorities have made extensive security arrangements at all the counting centres to ensure that the process is conducted peacefully and without disruption. Police personnel have been deployed to maintain law and order, while CCTV cameras and videography are being used to monitor the proceedings.
Polling for the 11 seats was held on October 23, with voter turnout recorded at approximately 55 per cent. The election witnessed participation across the five graduate and six teacher constituencies, with 152 candidates competing for the available seats. With the counting process now underway, candidates, political parties and their supporters are closely following developments at the centres.
The administration is overseeing the counting process to ensure that established election procedures are followed. Counting teams are carrying out their responsibilities under the prescribed guidelines, while authorised counting agents representing political parties are present to observe the proceedings. The security arrangements are aimed at maintaining transparency and preventing any disruption during the counting process.
In Lucknow, Varanasi, Agra, Meerut, Jhansi, Bareilly and Gorakhpur, officials are monitoring the situation as the counting progresses. The use of CCTV cameras and videography is intended to maintain oversight of the proceedings and support the orderly conduct of the process. Authorities are also focused on ensuring discipline within and around the counting centres.
The results of the elections are expected to clarify the position of the candidates contesting the 11 seats. As the counting continues, political parties are awaiting updates from the respective centres. The final outcome will depend on the completion of the counting process and the official declaration of results by the election authorities.
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