Bihar Legislative Council Polls for Eight MLC Seats Scheduled for October 23
· India · The Hindu, Indian Express
The Election Commission announced October 23 as the date for biennial elections to eight Graduates and Teachers constituencies in the Bihar Legislative Council. The terms of the eight sitting members are scheduled to expire on November 16. The formal notification for the polls will be issued on September 29, with October 6 set as the last date for filing nominations. Scrutiny of nominations will take place on October 7, and candidates can withdraw until October 9. Polling will be conducted from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., with vote counting scheduled for October 27 and the entire election process concluding by October 31.
Why it matters
These biennial elections determine representation for graduates and teachers across eight key constituencies in Bihar, directly shaping upper-house legislative dynamics in the state.
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