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32 Candidates Ousted in Darbhanga Graduate Election; Eight Seats Remain
✍️ Amar Ujala · Darbhanga
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 10:15 AM
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In Darbhanga’s graduate council election, 32 aspirants were disqualified, leaving eight positions to be filled as counting proceeds.
The graduate council election in Darbhanga has entered a critical phase as officials continue counting votes. A total of 32 candidates were removed from the contest, reducing the field to eight contenders who will ultimately be declared winners.
The disqualification of the 32 aspirants was announced by the election authority, citing procedural irregularities that rendered their nominations invalid. With the slate narrowed, the focus has shifted to the remaining eight candidates.
Counting of second‑preference votes is still underway. According to the latest figures, BJP candidate Sarvesh Kumar holds a lead of roughly 1,700 votes over his nearest rival. The delay in finalizing results has prompted RJD MLA Alok Mehta to warn of a large‑scale protest if the process is not expedited.
Election officials have pledged to complete the tallying soon, aiming to announce the final list of eight winners by the end of the week.
The disqualification of the 32 aspirants was announced by the election authority, citing procedural irregularities that rendered their nominations invalid. With the slate narrowed, the focus has shifted to the remaining eight candidates.
Counting of second‑preference votes is still underway. According to the latest figures, BJP candidate Sarvesh Kumar holds a lead of roughly 1,700 votes over his nearest rival. The delay in finalizing results has prompted RJD MLA Alok Mehta to warn of a large‑scale protest if the process is not expedited.
Election officials have pledged to complete the tallying soon, aiming to announce the final list of eight winners by the end of the week.