Darbhanga

Elections for eight Bihar Legislative Council seats witnessed a political confrontation on October 23, with RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav alleging voter irregularities and a clash erupting between supporters of rival candidates in Mokama. The results are scheduled for October 27.

Jan Suraaj’s participation in all eight constituencies provides an opportunity to assess its organisation and appeal among registered graduates and teachers. The results will offer constituency-specific evidence of its electoral performance, but should not be treated as a direct measure of statewide voter sentiment.

Voting is underway in eight Bihar Legislative Council constituencies covering four graduates’ and four teachers’ seats. More than 5.32 lakh registered voters are eligible to participate, while internal JD(U) differences and Jan Suraaj’s debut across all eight seats have drawn political attention. Counting is scheduled for October 27.

Examine JD(U)'s participation in Bihar's 2026 Legislative Council elections, its candidate strategy and the importance of constituency-level political coordination.

Ahead of Bihar’s October 23, 2026, Legislative Council elections, several colleges have raised concerns over alleged irregularities in the Patna Teachers’ constituency electoral roll. Patna Science College reportedly identified five disputed voter entries and three eligible faculty members missing from the list, renewing questions about voter verification and the accuracy of the electoral roll.

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary faces a key political test as elections to eight Legislative Council seats approach. Differences within the NDA, including tensions involving JD(U) leaders in the Patna Graduate constituency, have placed alliance coordination under scrutiny ahead of polling on October 23.

Bihar Congress has stepped up preparations for the upcoming Legislative Council elections. State in-charge Krishna Allavaru and president Rajesh Ram are meeting party leaders across key regions to strengthen coordination and finalise electoral strategy.

The Bihar Congress has intensified preparations for the upcoming Legislative Council teacher and graduate constituency elections. State in-charge Krishna Allavaru and Bihar Congress president Rajesh Ram are scheduled to visit Darbhanga, Purnia and Bhagalpur from October 15 to 17 to review election readiness and strengthen the party organisation.

Bihar's Cabinet approved 24 proposals at a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on 12 October 2026, according to published reporting. The decisions included a proposed technology park in Patna, a logistics and cargo hub near Darbhanga airport, and infrastructure-related measures.

A total of 150 candidates reportedly remained in the contest for eight Bihar Legislative Council seats after nomination scrutiny and withdrawals. The election covers four graduates' and four teachers' constituencies, with polling scheduled for 23 October and counting on 27 October 2026.

Bihar's Legislative Council elections have 150 candidates remaining after nomination scrutiny and withdrawals, with voting scheduled for October 23, 2026.

The RJD has fielded Kumar Rai from the Darbhanga Teachers' constituency against Congress leader Madan Mohan Jha, adding to the growing differences between the two Grand Alliance partners.