9 candidates file nomination papers for Bihar Legislative Council polls
Nine candidates from the ruling NDA coalition in Bihar have filed nominations for the upcoming Legislative Council elections. The list includes high-profile figures like Bhojpuri actor Pawan Singh and Nishant Kumar, son of the Chief Minister.
Why it matters
The nominations reflect the internal political maneuvering and coalition dynamics within Bihar's ruling party ahead of state-level legislative shifts.
Altogether nine candidates of the ruling NDA in Bihar, including Bhojpuri superstar Pawan Singh and State Minister Nishant Kumar, on Monday (June 8, 2026) filed their nomination for the Legislative Council polls.
The article provides a factual account of the nomination process and candidate backgrounds without favoring any specific political faction.
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