Bihar MLC polls begin for 8 seats, 150 candidates in fray
Polling for eight Bihar Legislative Council seats has commenced, with 150 candidates competing for graduate and teacher constituencies. The election is marked by internal political friction within the JD(U) party, particularly in the Patna Graduates' constituency.
Why it matters
These elections are a key indicator of regional political stability and internal party dynamics in the Indian state of Bihar.
Bihar MLC polls begin for 8 seats, 150 candidates in fray left Election officials collect their ballot boxes at the distribution centre ahead of the MLC elections, in Patna on October 22, 2026. ANI ANI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/hofzf/article71614461.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/20261022501L.jpg ANI Patna, Oct 22 (ANI): Election officials collect their ballot boxes at the distribution centre ahead of the MLC elections, in Patna on Thursday. (ANI Photo) The combined electorate stands at 5,32,847, including 1,46,611 women and 37 third-gender voters, across 933 polling stations Patna Polling for biennial elections to eight Bihar Legislative Council seats began at 8 a.m. on Friday (October 23, 2026) amid tight security, with 5.32 lakh voters eligible to decide the fate of 150 candidates, officials said. Voting will continue till 4 p.m. for four Graduates and four Teachers constituencies, they said.
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