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Authorities in Patna registered two FIRs over alleged Model Code of Conduct violations during the Bihar Legislative Council elections. The complaints reportedly concerned online political content associated with RJD-backed candidate Dr Sanjeev Kumar and Jan Suraaj-backed candidate Divya Jyoti, as preparations continued for counting votes across eight constituencies.

Mallikarjun Kharge’s controversial remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a Patna event have sparked a political confrontation. Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary and state BJP president Sanjay Saraogi have demanded an apology, while the Congress has defended Kharge and linked the dispute to allegations concerning electoral-roll revision.

The BJP has announced nationwide protests against Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge over his remarks during an event in Patna on October 25, 2026. While the BJP accused Kharge of making offensive comments about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s late father, Congress said the exchange must be understood in context, arguing that Kharge was referring to the RSS as Modi’s ideological predecessor.

Bihar’s Legislative Council elections have become a test of political coordination for Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, amid differences within the JD(U) and Jan Suraaj’s first major contest across eight council constituencies.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Bihar on November 20 for possible project launches in Banka and Bhagalpur districts. The proposed programme could highlight power generation, higher education and regional infrastructure, although an official schedule has not yet been announced.

A surge in narcotics cases and drug seizures is raising fresh concerns about substance abuse in Bihar, where alcohol prohibition has been in force since 2016. The growing crisis is putting pressure on law enforcement, rehabilitation facilities and the state government’s public-health response.

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.

The BJP has questioned Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor after a video purportedly showing an altercation involving party state president Manoj Bharti circulated on social media. The BJP also raised questions over alleged unpaid vendor dues of ₹70 lakh. Bharti reportedly described the incident as an old one, while separate reporting said the dispute had been resolved.

Bihar has completed life verification for 1.03 crore social security pension beneficiaries, covering 88.37% of the total registered pensioners. According to the state Social Welfare Department, verification remains pending for approximately 13.58 lakh beneficiaries, who have been urged to complete the process to ensure continued pension disbursement.

Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary inaugurated a leather, footwear and accessories cluster in Muzaffarpur, with the project reported to have cost ₹140.95 crore. The initiative places industrial development and local employment at the centre of the Bihar government’s economic agenda.

JD(U) MLA Anant Singh has triggered controversy with a remark about people being murdered, prompting fresh questions about political accountability and discipline within Bihar’s ruling alliance. The episode comes amid continuing tensions involving party leaders and local political rivalries.

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav paid tribute to Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan on his birth anniversary and criticised the government over alleged police action against peaceful protesters. He vowed to continue the political struggle for democratic and constitutional rights.