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Politics
NDA dominates Bihar Legislative Council, securing 49 seats as Mahagathbandhan falls to 18
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patna
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 06:45 AM
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In the recent Bihar Legislative Council elections, the NDA’s tally rose to 49 seats, while the Mahagathbandhan was limited to 18, with RJD clinching the Patna teachers’ seat.
The latest Bihar Legislative Council poll has reshaped the upper house’s composition. The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) emerged as the clear front‑runner, increasing its strength to 49 members. In contrast, the Mahagathbandhan coalition saw its representation contract to 18 seats.
Among the contested seats, the RJD secured a win in the Patna teachers’ constituency, adding to its limited haul but highlighting its continued foothold in the capital’s educational electorate.
A notable human‑interest angle is the simultaneous election of two brothers, who will now serve together in the council, underscoring the personal dimensions that sometimes accompany political contests.
Analysts suggest that the expanded NDA presence will likely streamline the passage of its legislative agenda in the council, while the reduced Mahagathbandhan numbers may limit its ability to influence debates.
Among the contested seats, the RJD secured a win in the Patna teachers’ constituency, adding to its limited haul but highlighting its continued foothold in the capital’s educational electorate.
A notable human‑interest angle is the simultaneous election of two brothers, who will now serve together in the council, underscoring the personal dimensions that sometimes accompany political contests.
Analysts suggest that the expanded NDA presence will likely streamline the passage of its legislative agenda in the council, while the reduced Mahagathbandhan numbers may limit its ability to influence debates.