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Jun
The upcoming Maharashtra Legislative Council elections on July 12 are crucial, especially after the ruling Mahayuti alliance put up a poor show in the Lok Sabha elections. Currently, Assembly's effective strength reduced from 288 to 274 as some members become MPs, few deaths and suspensions. Now, new member will be elected by MLAs and it will be a huge loyalty test for them as both ruling coalition and the Opposition will vote by secret ballot. Of the 11 MLCs retiring on July 27, four are from the BJP, two from Congress, and one each from the NCP, Shiv Sena, Shiv…