Congress names five candidates for Bihar MLC polls; ally RJD in fray in three of them
The Congress party has announced five candidates for the upcoming Bihar Legislative Council elections, leading to direct competition with its alliance partner, the RJD, in three constituencies. The polls, scheduled for October 23, cover various graduates' and teachers' seats.
Why it matters
Internal friction within political alliances can significantly impact election outcomes and the stability of coalition governments.
The Congress has announced five candidates for the October 23 Bihar Legislative Council polls , setting up a direct fight with alliance partner RJD in three seats.
Polls for eight seats in the Upper House of the bicameral Bihar legislature are scheduled for October 23. The terms of four graduates' and as many teachers' seats are set to expire on November 16.
According to the list approved by Congress general secretary (organisation) K.C. Venugopal late Thursday evening (October 1, 2026), the party has fielded its former State president Madan Mohan Jha for re-election from the Darbhanga Teachers seat. The RJD has not announced its candidate for the seat.
The Congress candidate fielded Sanjay Yadav from Patna Teachers' constituency, which is also not being contested by the RJD.
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