The Latest Breaking News from Legislative Council

In over 110 years, Congress goes without representation in UP Legislative Council

Motilal Nehru was Congress' first MLC in the House in 1909

The Hindu · Jul 6, 2022

Officials responsible for problems in Education Dept.: Horatti

‘If they had discharged their duties properly, then the textbook revision row would not have surfaced’

The Hindu · Jul 1, 2022

We were too lenient on pro-democracy politicians, says senior Hong Kong legislator Regina Ip

A senior figure in John Lee’s incoming administration says opposition politicians ‘only have themselves to blame’ for being arrested

The Guardian - AU · Jun 30, 2022

Tasmania's upper house passes legislation to impose harsher penalties on protesters

Tasmania's upper house effectively passes legislation to impose harsher penalties for protesters and organisations that obstruct workers or cause a "serious risk". Here's what it means for a state with environmental protest woven into its identity.

ABC News · Jun 23, 2022

Yet again, Bommai’s Delhi trip ups hopes of ministerial aspirants

There is hope that a clear view would emerge on whether or not Cabinet expansion will happen

The Hindu · Jun 22, 2022

Maharashtra MLC polls: All 285 MLAs cast vote; ailing legislators taken in wheelchairs to exercise franchise

The strength of the 288-member Assembly is reduced to 285 following the death of Shiv Sena MLA Ramesh Latke, while two NCP MLAs - Nawab Malik and Anil Deshmukh - are currently in jail and have not been allowed to vote

The Hindu · Jun 20, 2022

Maharashtra MLC polls: CM Uddhav Thackeray rules out chances of cross-voting, says there won't be split in Shiv Sena-led MVA

MUMBAI: Maharashtra chief minister and Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday said the state Legislative Council elections to be held on Monday will show that there will be no split in his party-led Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) and ruled out chances of cross-voting.

The Times of India · Jun 19, 2022

A steep decline for JD(S) in Council in two years

The party has lost seven seats since November 2020

The Hindu · Jun 17, 2022

Congress scripts historic win in South Graduates constituency

Madhu Made Gowda secures 46,082 votes in Legislative Council polls

The Hindu · Jun 16, 2022

Karnataka Legislative Council polls: Congress scripts historic win in South Graduates’ constituency

Congress candidate Madhu Madegowda secured 45,275 votes against the BJP candidate’s 33,878 votes. JD(S) candidate H K Ramu was pushed to the third position with 19,360 votes

The Hindu · Jun 16, 2022