Election Schedule

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.

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.

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.

JDU MLA Anant Singh has openly backed Jan Suraaj candidate Anuj Singh in the Patna Graduate MLC constituency, despite JDU fielding Neeraj Kumar from the seat.

Prashant Kishor has promised 10,000 jobs in every graduate constituency and Seventh Pay Commission benefits for teachers if Jan Suraaj candidates win the Bihar MLC elections.

Bihar's MLC election campaign gains momentum as BJP announces four candidates, while JD(U) MLA Anant Singh backs Jan Suraaj's Anuj Kumar Singh against JD(U) nominee Neeraj Kumar in Patna Graduates.