Modi highlights Congress defeat in MLC elections across four states

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to social media to criticize the Congress party's dismal performance in recent state legislative council elections, asking supporters to guess the number of seats the opposition party managed to secure. The MLC elections were held across 28 seats spanning four major states—Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, and Karnataka—with voting conducted using traditional paper ballots. Modi's post appeared to underscore what he characterized as Congress's electoral weakness, even under circumstances utilizing paper-based voting mechanisms. The remarks come as the Congress party continues to struggle with its political fortunes across India's heartland states. The MLC poll results are likely to feature prominently in the BJP's broader narrative about the opposition party's declining electoral relevance in key regions.