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Bihar Sets Oct 23 for Voting in 8 MLC Seats
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 22 Sep 2026, 02:31 PM
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The Election Commission has scheduled voting for eight seats in the Bihar Legislative Council. Polling will take place on October 23.
The Election Commission of India has announced that voting for eight seats in the Bihar Legislative Council will be held on October 23. These seats are part of the upper house of the state legislature, which serves as a permanent body with staggered terms for its members.
The election will be conducted across the state under the same guidelines that govern other state elections, ensuring a uniform and transparent process. Candidates from various political parties will contest these seats, which are crucial for shaping legislative oversight and policy discussions in Bihar.
The announcement comes as part of the regular cycle of elections for the Legislative Council, where one-third of the members are elected every two years. The Election Commission will oversee the entire process, from voter registration to the counting of votes, to maintain the integrity of the election.
The election will be conducted across the state under the same guidelines that govern other state elections, ensuring a uniform and transparent process. Candidates from various political parties will contest these seats, which are crucial for shaping legislative oversight and policy discussions in Bihar.
The announcement comes as part of the regular cycle of elections for the Legislative Council, where one-third of the members are elected every two years. The Election Commission will oversee the entire process, from voter registration to the counting of votes, to maintain the integrity of the election.