Elections for six MLC posts in Karnataka to take place on 3 June

These elections pertain to three graduates and three teachers constituencies. The poll will take place on 3 June from 8 am to 4 pm and the counting of votes will happen on 6 June.

ByPTI

Published May 02, 2024 | 6:09 PMUpdatedMay 02, 2024 | 6:09 PM

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Elections to six seats in legislative council of Karnataka, which will fall vacant following the retirement of the sitting members, will take place on 3 June. The counting of votes will take place on 6 June, the Election Commission of India (ECI) said on Thursday, 2 May.

These elections pertain to three graduates and three teachers constituencies.

According to a statement issued by the ECI, Dr Chandrashekhar B Patil who was elected from Karnataka North-East Graduates, Ayanuru Manjunatha of Karnataka South-West Graduates, A Devegowda of Bengaluru Graduates, Dr YA Narayanaswamy of Karnataka South-East Teachers, SL Bhoje Gowda of Karnataka South-West Teachers and Marithibbe Gowda of Karnataka South Teachers are retiring on 21 June.

The notification will be issued on 9 May, the last day for making nominations is 16 May and the withdrawal of candidature is on 20 May.

The poll will take place on 3 June from 8 am to 4 pm and the counting of votes will happen on 6 June. The date before which the election should be completed is 12 June.

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