Congress Announces Its Slate for the Maharashtra Legislative Council
The party has put forward three aspirants for the biennial council elections slated for October. Two seasoned members will defend their seats, and a fresh face has been added for the Amravati Teachers’ constituency.
Returning Incumbents and a First‑Timer
Abhijit Wanjari will again vie for the Nagpur Division Graduates’ seat, while Jayant Dinkar Asagaonkar seeks re‑election from the Pune Division Teachers’ constituency. Both are sitting MLCs whose terms run out in December 2026.
Joining them is Aditi Pohare, who will contest the Amravati Division Teachers’ seat for the first time, marking her debut in council politics.
Five Seats Up for Grabs
The contest covers three Graduates’ seats—Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Pune and Nagpur—and two Teachers’ seats—Amravati and Pune. All sitting members’ tenures end on 6 December 2026.
Key Dates in the Election Timeline
- Nomination filing closes: 6 October
- Scrutiny of nominations: 7 October
- Withdrawal deadline: 9 October
- Polling day: 23 October
- Result counting: 27 October
- Process concludes: 31 October
MVA Alliance Coordination
The announcements arrive as the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA)—comprising Congress, NCP and Shiv Sena (UBT)—continues internal negotiations on seat‑sharing for the council polls. While each ally releases its own list, the coalition has pledged to synchronize its approach ahead of the October vote.
With the nomination deadline looming, the field for the five council seats is expected to solidify, setting the stage for a tightly contested race.
