Bihar MLC Polls: Counting Begins for Eight Seats Amid Tight Security
Counting began under tight security as 150 candidates await results in four graduates and four teachers constituencies.
- On Tuesday, counting began for eight Bihar Legislative Council seats at designated centers across the state under tight security.
- Polling for the eight seats concluded Friday, deciding the fate of 150 candidates, including 90 in graduates' constituencies and 60 in teachers' constituencies.
- The four graduates' constituencies served 4.92 lakh eligible electors, while teachers' constituencies had 40,253, with results determined by counting first-preference votes initially.
- Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party contests all eight seats, creating a triangular contest that will indicate the political standing of major parties in Bihar.
- With terms for the eight sitting MLCs expiring November 16, officials will tally second-preference votes if no candidate secures a decisive result from first-preference counting.
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Times of IndiaBihar MLC polls: Counting begins for eight seats amid tight security
Counting of votes for eight Bihar Legislative Council seats began at 8 am on Tuesday amid tight security. The elections cover four graduates and four teachers constituencies, with 150 candidates in the fray. Polling was held on October 23, recording a turnout of 82.85% in teachers constituencies and 53.42% in graduates seats. The results will determine the electoral fate of candidates fielded by the BJP, JD(U) and other parties.
Bihar MLC Election Results 2026 LIVE: Counting of votes begin amid tight security
According to data provided by the office of the chief electoral officer on Saturday, Patna Graduates constituency recorded the highest turnout at 57.56 per cent, followed by Darbhanga and Kosi at 54.73 per cent each and Tirhut at 48.51 per cent.
As the votes are being counted in the Patna MLC elections, preparations for celebration have begun at Anant Singh's house, sweets are being prepared and a pandal has been set up.
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