Page 2 - Latest Updates on Legislative Council
Maharashtra Governor allows CM Shinde to withdraw MVA's 12 MLC nominee list
Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari allowed to withdraw the list consisting of 12 names for the nomination to the legislative council proposed by the previous Maha Vikas Aghadi government
 "Maharashtra Governor allows CM Shinde to withdraw MVA's 12 MLC nominee list")
Former Maharashtra MLC Prabhakar Sant passes away at 90 in Thane's Kalyan
During his tenure as MLC, he had set up a number of schools. He had worked for the welfare of teachers and promoted education in rural parts of the state
 "Former Maharashtra MLC Prabhakar Sant passes away at 90 in Thane's Kalyan")
Maha Council clears bills on direct election of sarpanches, council heads
Tabling the Maha Municipal Councils, Nagar Panchayats and Industrial Townships Act, 1965, in the Upper House, CM Eknath Shinde said the move was aimed at increasing accountability of these bodies
44% state bills passed within a day after they were tabled, shows report
State legislatures also meet more infrequently, sitting for an average of just 21 days
 "44% state bills passed within a day after they were tabled, shows report")
Samajwadi Party loses Leader of Opposition post in UP Legislative Council
The Samajwadi Party has lost the post of the Leader of Opposition in the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council after its strength dropped below the required 10 MLCs in the 100-member House.
 "Samajwadi Party loses Leader of Opposition post in UP Legislative Council")
As Shiv Sena's Eknath Shinde goes incommunicado, BJP says no role in it
Maharashtra BJP president Chandrakant Patil said his party has got nothing to do with political developments in Shiv Sena, whose minister Eknath Shinde has gone incommunicado along with some MLAs
 "As Shiv Sena's Eknath Shinde goes incommunicado, BJP says no role in it")
Cross-voting in MLC polls: CM calls emergency meeting of all Shiv Sena MLAs
After suspected cross-voting in Maharashtra MLC elections, CM Uddhav Thackeray has called an urgent meeting of all Shiv Sena MLAs
 "Cross-voting in MLC polls: CM calls emergency meeting of all Shiv Sena MLAs")
MLC poll: Maharashtra minister Eknath Shinde disappears with Shiv Sena MLAs
Maharashtra minister Eknath Shinde and some other Shiv Sena MLAs are camping at a hotel in Gujarat's Surat city, a day after the Sena-led MVP faced a setback in the MLC polls
Two candidates each of Shiv Sena, NCP, and 4 of BJP win Maha Council polls
Both candidates of the Shiv Sena Sachin Ahir and Aamshya Padavi won the election, while the two nominees of the Congress failed to secure the minimum quota of the first preference vote.
 "Two candidates each of Shiv Sena, NCP, and 4 of BJP win Maha Council polls")
SC refuses to release Nawab Malik, Anil Deshmukh to vote in MLC election
SC said a further interpretation of Section 62(5) of Representation of the People Act, will be considered by it to examine whether arrested lawmakers MLAs and MPs could be allowed to vote in elections
 "SC refuses to release Nawab Malik, Anil Deshmukh to vote in MLC election")
Maharashtra set for another contest between MVA, BJP for MLC polls
A total of 11 candidates are vying for the 10 MLC seats vide the electoral college comprising 288 MLAs, though effectively 285 shall vote in the elections on Monday (June 20).
 "Maharashtra set for another contest between MVA, BJP for MLC polls")
Counting of votes begins for Uttar Pradesh legislative council polls
According to the Election Commission of India, an average polling percentage of 98.11 was recorded in the state on Saturday
 "Counting of votes begins for Uttar Pradesh legislative council polls")
With Farm Laws Repeal Bill & crypto on agenda, winter session begins today
There are 10 economic Bills that are slated for the upcoming session
 "With Farm Laws Repeal Bill & crypto on agenda, winter session begins today")
SC dismisses plea on nominations of Maharashtra Legislative Council
Supreme Court refused to entertain a petition seeking orders for issuing specific directions to prepare norms for nominations of Maharashtra Legislative Council by the state governor
 "SC dismisses plea on nominations of Maharashtra Legislative Council")
Ten BJP candidates file nomination for UP legislative council polls
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Dinesh Sharma and former IAS officer AK Sharma were among 10 BJP candidates
 "Ten BJP candidates file nomination for UP legislative council polls")
CM Uddhav Thackeray, alliance candidates file nomination for Maha MLC polls
The chief minister, who is currently not a member of either of the Houses of the state Legislature, submitted his nomination papers to the election officer
 "CM Uddhav Thackeray, alliance candidates file nomination for Maha MLC polls")
Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray set to enter Legislative Council unopposed
The BJP has fielded four candidates
 "Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray set to enter Legislative Council unopposed")
Andhra Pradesh Cabinet passes resolution for abolishing Legislative Council
A similar resolution will now be adopted in the Legislative Assembly and sent to the Centre for necessary follow-up action.
 "Andhra Pradesh Cabinet passes resolution for abolishing Legislative Council")
Top events today: Air India stake sale, Cong parliamentary meet, and more
Congress' strategy group will meet at interim chief Sonia Gandhi's residence here on Monday to discuss the party strategy in the session
 "Top events today: Air India stake sale, Cong parliamentary meet, and more")
EC for cap on expenditure in legislative council polls
J&K, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, UP, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Telangana have legislative councils
 "EC for cap on expenditure in legislative council polls")
