The Samajwadi Party (SP) has emerged as the dominant force in the Bihar Legislative Council (MLC) election, with Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj securing the first seat in the upper house. This victory in Varanasi marks a significant shift in the state's political landscape, as the SP capitalizes on local support to establish a strong presence in the legislature.
Tensions escalated in Lucknow as SP supporters clashed with BJP workers outside a counting centre, raising concerns about the integrity of the electoral process. The dispute has drawn attention from election authorities and civil society, with calls for transparency in the ongoing vote tally.
Beyond Varanasi, the BJP has managed to win just one seat in the Bihar MLC, leaving seven seats still pending count. The party's limited success underscores the SP's strong performance and the fragmented nature of the state's legislative competition.
In Uttar Pradesh, the situation remains fluid as the MLC poll results show vote counting underway for 11 seats. The ongoing tally across multiple states highlights the complexity of the 2026 election cycle, with key seats still determining the final composition of the upper houses.