Pune MLC Election 2026: Counting Arrangements Ready at Balewadi Sports Complex; 142 Tables Set Up
Vote counting for the Pune Division Graduates' and Teachers' Legislative Council constituencies will take place on October 27, 2026, at Balewadi Sports Complex. A total of 142 counting tables have been arranged, including 100 for graduates and 42 for teachers. Divisional Commissioner Sheetal Teli-Ugale has directed officials to ensure a smooth, transparent and error-free counting process.
Pune, October 26, 2026: Preparations have been completed for the counting of votes in the Pune Division Graduates' and Teachers' Constituency elections to the Maharashtra Legislative Council. The counting process is scheduled for Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at the badminton hall of the Shri Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex in Balewadi, Pune.
Divisional Commissioner and Returning Officer Sheetal Teli-Ugale has instructed all election officials and staff to ensure that counting is conducted accurately, peacefully and in strict accordance with election procedures.
100 Tables for Graduates, 42 for Teachers
A total of 142 counting tables have been arranged for the two constituencies.
For the Graduates' Constituency, 100 tables have been set up across five counting halls, with each hall containing two rows of 10 tables.
The Teachers' Constituency will have 42 counting tables across three halls, each containing two rows of seven tables.
Every counting table will be staffed by one counting supervisor, two counting assistants and one attendant.
Officials Receive Special Training
A training session was organised for officials and employees assigned to counting duties. District Collectors and Assistant Returning Officers from all five districts of the Pune division attended the programme.
During the session, Sheetal Teli-Ugale emphasised the importance of coordination between supervisors, counting assistants and data collection teams.
She directed officials to handle objections carefully, ensure accurate classification of valid and invalid ballots, and complete all required documentation without errors.
Since the counting process involves preferential voting, officials were instructed to exercise particular caution at every stage.
Practical Demonstrations Conducted
Additional Collector Arun Anandkar conducted training for personnel assigned to the Teachers' Constituency, while Joint Commissioner Sanjay Palande guided officials responsible for the Graduates' Constituency.
The training covered ballot box opening procedures, preparation of bundles containing 50 ballot papers, verification of valid and invalid votes, completion of official forms and submission of round-wise counting results.
Officials were also encouraged to clarify procedural doubts before counting day to avoid confusion or delays.
The administration has emphasised that coordination, accuracy and compliance with election rules will remain the priorities throughout the counting process.