MLC polls use preferential voting by limited electorates, not direct public voting?

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The Reel accurately explains how MLC elections work using preferential voting by specific electoral colleges rather than general public voting. The Hindu and NDTV confirm PM Narendra Modi posted on X questioning the Congress's tally in the 28 MLC seats polled via ballot papers. The Reel accurately details the Single Transferable Vote system used in Legislative Council elections, where voting is restricted to specific electorates like graduates, teachers, and local representatives.

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Checked 29 Oct 2026
Main source: PM questions Congress over party’s MLC election results - The Hindu

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Narendra Modi tweeted about the recent MLC election results across four states.“Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (October 28, 2026) took a dig at the Congress, pointing out that the principal Opposition party failed to win a single seat in the Member of Legislative Counc”PM questions Congress over party’s MLC election results - The Hindu

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The Hindu reported that PM Narendra Modi posted on X mocking Congress over the MLC election results held via ballot papers.
NDTV and Times of India reported that final election results later showed Congress winning one seat, the Nagpur Graduates constituency in Maharashtra.

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✅ TRUE 👉 The Reel accurately explains how MLC elections work using preferential voting by specific electoral colleges rather than general public voting. 👉 The Hindu and NDTV confirm PM Narendra Modi posted on X questioning the Congress's tally in the 28 MLC seats polled via ballot papers. 📰 Source: The Hindu 🔎 Full check: send this Reel to @checkthis.chat