BJP announces 3 candidates for Maharashtra MLC elections. BJP announced three candidates for the 2026 Maharashtra Legislative Council (MLC) elections. Smita Jadhav will contest Pune Division Graduates', Sudhakar Kohle from Nagpur Division Graduates' and Kaustubh Gawde from Pune Division Teachers' constituency. The polling is scheduled for October 23, with counting on October 27. Five constituencies will go to polls, with the process ending on October 31.