JD(U) announces candidates for Bihar Legislative Council polls
Patna, June 5
The Janata Dal on Friday released the list of candidates for the upcoming 2026 Bihar Legislative Council polls.
The party has fielded three candidates for the biennial polls. According to the official list, Nishant, son of former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, has been nominated from Patna, Bharti Mehta from Madhubani, and Shivrani Devi Prajapati from West Champaran.
For the Bihar Legislative Council bye-election, the JD(U) has nominated Lalan Prasad to contest for the vacancy in Sheikhpura.
The Election Commission has scheduled the bye-election to the Bihar Legislative Council, to be held by the members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs).
According to the official notification, the polling is scheduled to take place on June 18, 2026.
As per the schedule released by the Commission, the issue of notification was issued on June 1 (Monday). The last date for making nominations is June 8, followed by the scrutiny of nominations on June 9. The last date for the withdrawal of candidatures has been set for June 11.
The voting will take place on June 18 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. The counting of votes will be held on the same day at 5:00 pm.
The Commission further stated that the election process shall be completed before June 20, 2026.
The bye-election is being held to fill the vacancy in the Bihar Legislative Council.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has also announced the schedule for the biennial elections to the Bihar Legislative Council to fill the seats of members whose terms are set to expire.
According to the official notification, the elections will be conducted by the Members of the Bihar Legislative Assembly (MLAs).
The term of office for the council members elected by the MLAs is due to expire upon their retirement on June 28, 2026.
The biennial election process is being initiated to fill these upcoming vacancies in the Upper House of the state legislature.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Good to see women candidates like Bharti Mehta and Shivrani Devi being nominated. JD(U) is at least trying to balance representation. But I hope these candidates actually work for the people and not just sit in the Council doing nothing.
Another election, another set of candidates... but what about the real issues in Bihar? Unemployment, education, healthcare? These Legislative Council members are just rubber stamps. Wake up, JD(U)! 🙄
Nishant Kumar again? I get that he's CM Nitish Kumar's son, but Bihar isn't a monarchy. The party should focus on merit, not surnames. We've seen enough of this in Indian politics. 🤷♂️
At least the Election Commission is following a proper schedule. June 18 voting and same-day counting – that's efficient. But I hope there's no foul play or bogus voting like we've seen in some places. Bihar needs transparent elections.
Interesting how the JD(U) is consolidating its base ahead of 2026. Nitish Kumar has always been a clever strategist. Fielding his son shows he's planning for the future. But will the voters accept such obvious dynasty politics? Time will tell.
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