{
  "id": 13158703,
  "title": "Maharashtra MLC Elections 2026 Mahayuti Rebels Withdraw In Pune, BJP's Anil Sole Stays In Nagpur Graduates Race",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/maharashtra-mlc-elections-2026-mahayuti-rebels-withdraw-in-pune-bjps",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-09T16:06:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/maharashtra-mlc-elections-2026-mahayuti-rebels-withdraw-in-pune-bjps-anil-sole-stays-in-nagpur-graduates-race"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Maharashtra's ruling Mahayuti alliance has seen rebel candidates withdraw their nominations ahead of the upcoming Legislative Council elections. The BJP's Anil Sole, however, remains as an independent candidate in the Nagpur Graduates constituency. This withdrew from the Pune Teachers constituency in accordance with party directives, emphasizing that he was not a senior leader to comment on the decision. Similarly, NCP leader Pratap Mane withdrew his nomination from the Pune Graduates constituency after discussions with Mahayuti leaders, accepting their appeal to prevent confusion within the alliance. The Nagpur Graduates contest between Congress MLC Abhijeet Wanjari and BJP candidate Sudhakar Kohale, along with Anil Sole's independent candidacy, remains significant. The elections for five constituencies will take place on October 23, with counting scheduled for October 27.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: Rebel candidates from the ruling Mahayuti alliance have withdrawn their nominations for the Maharashtra Legislative Council elections, easing tensions within the alliance ahead of the polls. However, BJP leader Anil Sole has remained in the fray as an independent candidate from the Nagpur Graduates constituency. Friday was the last day for candidates to withdraw their nominations for the…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}