164 Candidates File Nominations for Bihar Legislative Council Elections

A total of 164 candidates have filed their nominations for the elections to eight seats of the Bihar Legislative Council. Out of 164, 98 have filed their nominations for four Graduates'constituencies and 66 for four Teachers'constituencies. This was informed by the Election Office of Bihar on Tuesday (October 06, 2026). The eight seats going to the polls on October 23 include Patna Graduates ', Darbhanga Graduates ', Tirhut Graduates ', Kosi Graduates ', Patna Teachers ', Darbhanga Teachers ', Tirhut Teachers'and Saran Teachers'constituencies. The highest number of 40 candidates have filed their nominations from Darbhanga among the Graduates'constituencies. The next highest number of 22 candidates are from Patna, 20 from Tirhut and 16 from Kosi. The highest number of 22 candidates have filed their nominations from Patna among the Teachers'constituencies. 19 from Saran, 14 from Darbhanga and 11 from Tirhut. Scrutiny of nominations will take place on October 7, while candidates can withdraw their nominations till October 9. Polling will be held on October 23 from 8 am to 4 pm and counting of votes will take place on October 27 from Saran-Darbhanga Graduates