Election Schedule

A total of 150 candidates reportedly remained in the contest for eight Bihar Legislative Council seats after nomination scrutiny and withdrawals. The election covers four graduates' and four teachers' constituencies, with polling scheduled for 23 October and counting on 27 October 2026.

Bihar's Legislative Council elections have 150 candidates remaining after nomination scrutiny and withdrawals, with voting scheduled for October 23, 2026.

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.

JDU MLA Anant Singh has openly backed Jan Suraaj candidate Anuj Singh in the Patna Graduate MLC constituency, despite JDU fielding Neeraj Kumar from the seat.

Prashant Kishor has promised 10,000 jobs in every graduate constituency and Seventh Pay Commission benefits for teachers if Jan Suraaj candidates win the Bihar MLC elections.

Bihar's MLC election campaign gains momentum as BJP announces four candidates, while JD(U) MLA Anant Singh backs Jan Suraaj's Anuj Kumar Singh against JD(U) nominee Neeraj Kumar in Patna Graduates.