What is the constitutional basis for Legislative Councils in the States? What were the arguments for and against?
How are members elected and nominated? What powers do Legislative Councils have in relation to Legislative Assemblies?
What reforms did the Second Administrative Reforms Commission propose?Updated - November 03, 2026 08:48 am IST BJP leaders celebrate after winning four seats in the Karnataka Legislative Council polls, in Hubballi, on October 28 | Photo Credit: PTI The story so far:Elections to 28 Legislative Council seats were held last week in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra and Karnataka. The exchanges among political parties and their leaders, including the Prime Minister, following the election results had piqued public curiosity about Legislative Councils.
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