Bihar Politics

The Patna Graduate constituency has emerged as a closely watched contest ahead of Bihar's October 2026 Legislative Council elections. A reported disagreement involving JD(U) leaders has added another dimension to the campaign.

Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor has claimed that his party will win the Patna Graduates’ and Patna Teachers’ constituencies in the upcoming Bihar Legislative Council elections. His prediction comes alongside promises of employment opportunities for young people and improved pay benefits for teachers.

Opposition INDIA bloc leaders in Bihar marched towards Lok Bhavan in Patna on October 8, demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Police barricades halted the procession, and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav accused the authorities of suppressing the Opposition’s voice.

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary sparked controversy after saying critics could find only five videos of sexual assault and molestation in the State. The Opposition RJD criticised the remark, arguing that even one such incident should be treated seriously.

The Tirhut Graduate and Teachers constituencies have developed into competitive contests with party candidates facing challenges from rebels and independents.

Prashant Kishor has launched a fresh political attack on Nitish Kumar, claiming the Bihar Chief Minister’s influence has diminished after those who rose politically using his name moved into a new phase.

The Bihar Opposition has intensified its campaign against the Election Commission over SIR, with Tejashwi Yadav leading protests and demanding the removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar.

INDIA bloc leaders and workers organised an Aakrosh March across all 534 blocks in Bihar, protesting against alleged irregularities in the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.

JD(U) National Working President Sanjay Kumar Jha said no political party can pursue politics in Bihar without centring its activities around the Janata Dal (United), while highlighting Nitish Kumar's role in the party's recent electoral performance.

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary directed officials to prepare and submit a detailed assessment of flood-related damage and rehabilitation costs across the State at the earliest.

Three of the four RLM MLAs have decided to support party candidate Ram Pukar Sinha in the Saran Teachers constituency, instead of JD(U) candidate Anand Pushkar, highlighting fresh dissent within the Bihar NDA.

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision exercise and announced a series of INDIA bloc protests against the Chief Election Commissioner and the Union government.