Who votes in MLC elections and how are they held?

Legislative council elections aren't fought on party symbols but political parties back candidates. Polls are held through proportional representation with preferential voting, Hindustan Times reported. One-third of MLCs are elected by MLAs, one-third by local bodies, such as municipal and panchayat members, one-twelfth by graduates and one-twelfth by teachers. One-sixth are nominated by Governor.