NDA wins Bihar MLC edge as Grand Alliance splits, Jan Suraaj stirs contest
· India · Indian Express
The NDA clinched key Bihar Legislative Council seats in Thursday’s polls despite a divided Grand Alliance and the new Jan Suraaj Party’s (JSP) entry. Among Teachers' constituencies, Saran recorded the highest turnout at 87.16 percent, followed by Darbhanga at 79 percent, Tirhut at 78.10 percent and Patna at 56.89 percent. Four Teachers' constituencies delivered a 74.5 percent turnout and four Graduate constituencies saw 43 percent voting. Neeraj Kumar (JD(U)) sought re-election for a fourth term, losing to his party’s MLA Anant Singh, who campaigned for JSP candidate Anuj Singh. Election officials said final turnout could rise further after 4‑pm queues were permitted to vote. The outcome signals the impact of intra-alliance friction and the rise of JSP on political dynamics in Bihar’s academic electorates.
Why it matters
The election results reflect rising cracks within the Grand Alliance, testing the NDA’s hold on Bihar as it replaces Nitish Kumar with Samrat Choudhary as CM. The shift in voter sentiment among teachers and graduates could influence upcoming state politics, especially with the NDA’s broader Legislative Council majority at stake. The new JSP’s ability to split opposition votes signals a changing electoral landscape that may shape future alliances in the state.
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