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Bihar Legislative Council Elections: Polling for eight seats in the Bihar Legislative Council concluded on Friday, with the electoral fate of 150 candidates sealed in ballot boxes.
The election covered four Graduate Constituencies and four Teachers Constituencies, with vote counting scheduled for October 27.
The contest witnessed participation from candidates representing different political parties and independents.
The Jan Suraaj Party fielded candidates in all eight constituencies, while candidates backed by the NDA and opposition parties competed for support across the state.
Teacher’s Constituencies Record Higher Turnout
According to preliminary polling figures, the four Teachers Constituencies recorded a turnout of 74.55%, significantly higher than the 43.87% recorded across the four Graduate Constituencies.
Among the Graduate Constituencies, Kosi recorded the highest turnout at 52.51%. In the Teachers’ Constituencies, Saran led the polling figures with an impressive turnout of 87.16%.
These figures were reported as preliminary estimates, and the final consolidated turnout figures may vary.
Over 5.33 Lakh Voters Eligible to Participate
Approximately 5.33 lakh voters were eligible to cast their votes in the election.
A total of 933 polling stations were established across the eight constituencies.
Polling began at 8 am and continued until 4 pm on Friday.
The constituencies involved in the election were:
Graduate Constituencies
- Patna
- Darbhanga
- Tirhut
- Kosi
Teachers Constituencies
- Patna
- Darbhanga
- Tirhut
- Saran
The election was closely watched because of the political competition among established parties, emerging political formations and independent candidates.
Patna Graduate Constituency in Focus
The Patna Graduate Constituency emerged as one of the key battlegrounds in the election.
The contest between JD(U) leader Neeraj Kumar and Jan Suraaj Party candidate Anuj Singh attracted considerable political attention.
Anuj Singh reportedly received support from Mokama MLA Anant Singh, adding another dimension to the electoral calculations in the constituency.
Meanwhile, issues concerning teachers service conditions, salary structures, pensions and social security remained important themes in the Teachers Constituencies.
Candidates sought to secure the support of voters by highlighting issues affecting the teaching community.
Political Significance of the Election
The election is being viewed as an important test of political support among Bihar’s graduate and teacher voters.
The results could offer insights into the influence of established political parties as well as emerging political forces such as the Jan Suraaj Party.
With 150 candidates competing for eight seats, the outcome is expected to draw considerable attention from political circles across Bihar.
Results on October 27
The next major milestone will be the counting of votes on October 27, when the results will reveal which candidates have secured victory.
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