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A view of the logo of Election Commission of India (ECI), in New Delhi. File
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The Election Commission of India on Thursday deferred the MLC elections due in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The term of office of three members of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council and six members of the Telangana Legislative Council was set to expire on May 31 and June 3 respectively, the ECI said, adding that as per Section 16 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, the seats are required to be filled before the expiry of the term.