The BJP has fielded candidates in four constituencies, including three sitting MLCs seeking re-election, while the JD(U) has nominated candidates for the remaining four seats
Bihar MLC Poll Begins For 28 Legislative Council Seats: Polling for biennial elections to eight Bihar Legislative Council seats began at 8 am on Friday amid tight security. A total of 5,32,847 voters eligible will decide the fate of 150 candidates, officials said. Voting will continue until 4 pm across four Graduates and four Teachers constituencies.
The electorate includes 1,46,611 women and 37 third-gender voters, with polling being held at 933 stations. Counting of votes is scheduled for October 27.
Bihar Legislative Council polling for graduate and teacher constituencies has been released till 12:00 noon. According to the data, there is a huge enthusiasm for voting among teachers, while the pace of voting in the undergraduate sector remains comparatively slow.
A total average voter turnout of 30.19% was recorded in the teachers’ constituencies till 12:00 noon. Among them, Saran teachers sector was at the forefront with 42.55% polling. At the same time, 37.50% votes were cast in Darbhanga teacher constituency, 30.06% in Patna and 10.64% in Tirhut.
On the other hand, the overall average voter turnout in undergraduate constituencies stood at 12.88%. Here, Koshi graduation area saw the highest voter turnout at 17.94% and Patna at 15.02%. Darbhanga recorded 13.00% voter turnout while Tirhut graduate constituency recorded the lowest voter turnout of 5.55%. The voting process is going on peacefully.
The Patna Graduates constituency has emerged as a key battleground amid an open rift within the JD(U). Besides Patna Graduates, polling is being held in Darbhanga Graduates, Tirhut Graduates, Kosi Graduates, Patna Teachers, Darbhanga Teachers, Tirhut Teachers and Saran Teachers. The terms of the sitting MLCs are due to end on November 16.
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The BJP has fielded candidates in four constituencies, including three sitting MLCs seeking re-election, while the JD(U) has nominated candidates for the remaining four seats.
