Counting is underway for five Maharashtra Legislative Council seats, with 182 candidates contesting across three graduates’ and two teachers’ constituencies. The results will test the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance’s unity, the MVA’s strategy and the impact of rebel candidates. Mumbai: Counting of votes for five Maharashtra Legislative Council seats began on Tuesday, with the results set to test the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance's ability to manage internal dissent and the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi's.