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Bihar Legislative Council Elections: 8 Seats, 164 Candidates Brace for Multi-Cornered Contest
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 06 Oct 2026, 10:32 PM
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Bihar is set to hold elections for eight seats in its Legislative Council, with 164 candidates vying for positions, signalling a highly competitive race.
Bihar is gearing up for elections to fill eight seats in its Legislative Council, the upper house of the state legislature.
A total of 164 candidates have registered, representing a mix of major parties, regional outfits, and independent contenders, indicating a crowded field.
The elections are expected to be a multi‑cornered battle, with several alliances and individual candidates aiming to secure the limited seats.
Political analysts predict that voter turnout and the performance of smaller parties could play a decisive role in determining the balance of power within the council.
A total of 164 candidates have registered, representing a mix of major parties, regional outfits, and independent contenders, indicating a crowded field.
The elections are expected to be a multi‑cornered battle, with several alliances and individual candidates aiming to secure the limited seats.
Political analysts predict that voter turnout and the performance of smaller parties could play a decisive role in determining the balance of power within the council.