BJP Names 3 Candidates for Maharashtra MLC Elections on October 23

The Bharatiya Janata Party announced three candidates for the Maharashtra Legislative Council elections from the Graduates' and Teachers' constituencies on Sunday. Smita Jadhav will contest from the Pune Division Graduates' constituency, Sudhakar Kohle from the Nagpur Division Graduates' constituency, and Kaustubh Gawde from the Pune Division Teachers' constituency.

The MLC elections will be held on October 23, with the nomination filing deadline set for October 6. The nomination scrutiny is scheduled for October 7, and candidates can withdraw their nominations until October 9. Vote counting will take place on October 27.

Five constituencies are going to polls: Aurangabad Division Graduates', Pune Division Graduates', Nagpur Division Graduates', Amravati Division Teachers', and Pune Division Teachers'. The seats are falling vacant as the terms of sitting members end on December 6, 2026.