The BJP-JD(S) alliance faces a challenging task to secure victory in the biennial election to fill four vacant RS seats from Karnataka. The Congress has moved all its MLAs to a resort to prevent crossvoting.
There are 10 Rajya Sabha seats and 11 candidates in the fray with the BJP nominating eight candidates and the Samajwadi Party having fielded three candidates.
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Karnataka MLC polls: Nominations likely today, BJP uncertain on Yediyurappa s son - The last date of submissions of filing nominations is Tuesday for seven vacant seats in the Council.
The Delhi government has asked liquor vends, situated within 100 metres in the national capital from Ghaziabad, to observe 'dry days' for three days from Thursday on account of the biennial election to the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council.