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RJD Picks Sonu Kumar Rai for Bhojpur-Buxar MLC By-Election

The Rashtriya Janata Dal has officially declared Sonu Kumar Rai as its candidate for the upcoming by-election to the Bihar Legislative Council from the Bhojpur-cum-Buxar Local Authorities' Constituency. The Election Commission of India has scheduled the polling for May 12, with the vote counting set for May 14. The seat became vacant after the former MLC, Radha Charan Sah, was elected to the Bihar Legislative Assembly. The electoral process, including nomination scrutiny and withdrawals, follows a strict timeline as outlined by the Commission.

Key Points: RJD Candidate Sonu Kumar Rai for Bhojpur-Buxar MLC By-Election

  • RJD announces candidate
  • By-election for Bihar Legislative Council
  • Polling scheduled for May 12
  • Seat vacated after former MLC's assembly win
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RJD names Sonu Kumar Rai as candidate for Bhojpur-Buxar MLC by-election

RJD names Sonu Kumar Rai as its candidate for the Bihar Legislative Council by-election from the Bhojpur-cum-Buxar constituency. Polling on May 12.

"Sonu Kumar Rai... is hereby declared as the authorised candidate of the Rashtriya Janata Dal. - RJD Press Release"

New Delhi, April 11

The Rashtriya Janata Dal on Friday declared Sonu Kumar Rai as the candidate from the party for the upcoming by-elections in the Bhojpur-cum-Buxar constituency of the Bihar Legislative Council.

In a press release dated April 10, the RJD stated, "It is hereby notified that the Election Commission has announced the date for the by-election to the Legislative Council from the Bhojpur-Buxar Local Authorities' Constituency. Accordingly, in light of the decision taken by the Rashtriya Janata Dal, Bihar, Sonu Kumar Rai, son of Laldas Rai, former Member of the Legislative Council (MLC), residing at Village Banstal, Mirganj, Ara Nagar, Ward No. 06, District Bhojpur, is hereby declared as the authorised candidate of the Rashtriya Janata Dal."

Taking it to X, the party announced, "Sonu Kumar Rai has been declared as the candidate from the party for the by-election in the Bhojpur-cum-Buxar territorial constituency of the Bihar Legislative Council."

Earlier on Thursday, the Election Commision of India (ECI) announced that the by-elections in the Bihar Legislative Council from Bhojpur-cum-Buxar Local Authorities constituency will take place on May 12. The counting of votes is scheduled for May 14.

The seat was vacated after former MLC Radha Charan Sah won from Sandesh constituency and was elected to the Bihar Legislative Assembly in the 2025 Bihar Legislative Assembly elections.

According to a press note by ECI, the gazette notification will be issued on April 16 (Thursday).

The last date for filing nomination papers was April 6, 2026 (Monday), while scrutiny of nominations will be conducted on April 23, 2026 (Thursday).

The last date for withdrawal of nominations was April 9, 2026 (Thursday). Polling in the constituencies will be conducted on April 27, 2026 (Monday).

After polling, the counting of votes will take place on May 14, 2026 (Thursday). The entire election process will be completed by May 6, 2026 (Wednesday), the Commission said.

The Election Commission has instructed all concerned authorities to make necessary arrangements for the by-elections and ensure strict compliance with the Model Code of Conduct.

- ANI

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Priya S
Another dynastic candidate? Son of former MLC. While experience in the family helps, I wish parties would give more chances to fresh faces with new ideas. The local authorities' constituency needs someone who will truly work for them.
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Rohit P
The election schedule is very tight! Notification on 16th, polling on 27th April. EC must ensure a free and fair process. In Bihar, every vote counts. Let's see what the BJP-JD(U) alliance does now.
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Sarah B
Interesting to follow Indian state politics. The MLC elections are quite different. Wishing all candidates the best. Hope the focus remains on development.
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Vikram M
Bas, ab yeh by-election ka tamasha shuru. Hope the candidate remembers his village Banstal after winning. MLCs should be accessible to the people who elect them, not just sit in Patna.
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Karthik V
The Model Code of Conduct is in place now. Good. This should keep things civil. Let's have a debate on policies, not personal attacks. All the best to Sonu Kumar Rai.

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