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Bihar CM Samrat Chaudhary calls NDA Legislative Council meeting in Patna on council elections, SAR
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patna
🗓 09 Oct 2026, 03:01 PM
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Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary summoned the NDA legislative council party members in Patna to discuss the upcoming Bihar Legislative Council elections and the SAR controversy amid opposition protests.
Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary convened a meeting of the NDA legislative council party members in Patna today, citing the need to coordinate on pressing political issues. The gathering comes as the opposition intensifies its protests against the scheduled Bihar Legislative Council elections and the ongoing SAR controversy.
Prior to calling the party meeting, the chief minister held a separate discussion with senior law‑and‑order officials to assess the security situation and ensure a smooth electoral process. Those briefings focused on potential disruptions and the administrative steps required to maintain public order.
During the NDA session, Chaudhary emphasized the importance of presenting a united front, outlining strategies to address the opposition's objections and to manage the SAR matter, which has drawn significant attention. Party leaders were instructed to communicate the government's stance clearly to the electorate and to mobilise grassroots support ahead of the council polls.
The meeting also reviewed the timeline for the Legislative Council elections, with officials confirming that the voting schedule will be announced shortly. The NDA aims to consolidate its position in the upper house while navigating the political challenges posed by the opposition's dissent.
Prior to calling the party meeting, the chief minister held a separate discussion with senior law‑and‑order officials to assess the security situation and ensure a smooth electoral process. Those briefings focused on potential disruptions and the administrative steps required to maintain public order.
During the NDA session, Chaudhary emphasized the importance of presenting a united front, outlining strategies to address the opposition's objections and to manage the SAR matter, which has drawn significant attention. Party leaders were instructed to communicate the government's stance clearly to the electorate and to mobilise grassroots support ahead of the council polls.
The meeting also reviewed the timeline for the Legislative Council elections, with officials confirming that the voting schedule will be announced shortly. The NDA aims to consolidate its position in the upper house while navigating the political challenges posed by the opposition's dissent.