Polling for 8 MLC seats in Bihar to be held on October 23
The polls cover eight graduates and teachers seats, with counting set for October 27 and the process due to end by October 31, the EC said.
- On Tuesday, The Election Commission announced October 23 as the date for biennial elections to eight Bihar Legislative Council seats comprising Graduates and Teachers constituencies.
- The eight seats span Patna Graduates, Darbhanga Graduates, Tirhut Graduates, Kosi Graduates, Patna Teachers, Darbhanga Teachers, Tirhut Teachers, and Saran Teachers constituencies; incumbents including Naval Kishore Yadav and Madan Mohan Jha face term expirations on November 16.
- Official notification begins September 29, with nomination filing deadlines set for October 6; scrutiny of nominations occurs October 7, and candidates may withdraw through October 9.
- Ahead of these polls, Prashant Kishor announced five candidates to contest the Bihar Council seats, while vote counting is scheduled for October 27 with results by October 31.
- These biennial elections ensure continued representation of educators and graduates within the Bihar Council, replacing eight outgoing members and maintaining the state's legislative structure.
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Times of IndiaPolling for 8 MLC seats in Bihar to be held on October 23
The Election Commission announced October 23 for Bihar Legislative Council biennial elections. Eight seats from Graduates' and Teachers' constituencies will see polls. The notification will be issued on September 29, with nominations closing October 6. Polling will occur from 8 am to 4 pm on election day. Counting of votes is scheduled for October 27.
Bihar MLC Election 2026 Date: Elections are to be held for eight MLC seats in Bihar. Voting will take place on October 23, with results declared on October 27. The notification will be issued on September 29.
EC announces Bihar MLC election schedule, polling on October 23
Patna, Sep 22 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday announced the schedule for biennial elections to the Legislative Council from Graduate and Teachers’ constituencies in Bihar. Besides… Continue reading EC announces Bihar MLC election schedule, polling on October 23 The post EC announces Bihar MLC election schedule, polling on October 23 first appeared on Australia India News.
The election schedule for the eight seats (4 graduates and 4 teachers) of the Bihar Legislative Council has been announced. Voting will take place on October 23, 2026, and counting will take place on October 27. The nomination process will begin on September 29.
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