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The Patna Graduate constituency has emerged as a closely watched contest ahead of Bihar's October 2026 Legislative Council elections. A reported disagreement involving JD(U) leaders has added another dimension to the campaign.

Opposition INDIA bloc leaders in Bihar marched towards Lok Bhavan in Patna on October 8, demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Police barricades halted the procession, and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav accused the authorities of suppressing the Opposition’s voice.

The Tirhut Graduate and Teachers constituencies have developed into competitive contests with party candidates facing challenges from rebels and independents.

Prashant Kishor has launched a fresh political attack on Nitish Kumar, claiming the Bihar Chief Minister’s influence has diminished after those who rose politically using his name moved into a new phase.

The Bihar Opposition has intensified its campaign against the Election Commission over SIR, with Tejashwi Yadav leading protests and demanding the removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar.

INDIA bloc leaders and workers organised an Aakrosh March across all 534 blocks in Bihar, protesting against alleged irregularities in the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.

Three of the four RLM MLAs have decided to support party candidate Ram Pukar Sinha in the Saran Teachers constituency, instead of JD(U) candidate Anand Pushkar, highlighting fresh dissent within the Bihar NDA.

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision exercise and announced a series of INDIA bloc protests against the Chief Election Commissioner and the Union government.

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has announced a statewide protest programme against the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, with an Akrosh March on October 7 and a Lok Bhavan march in Patna on October 8.

The Bihar government has banned the use of DJs during the upcoming Durga Puja and Dasara celebrations and issued strict security guidelines to maintain law and order across the State.

The RJD has fielded Kumar Rai from the Darbhanga Teachers' constituency against Congress leader Madan Mohan Jha, adding to the growing differences between the two Grand Alliance partners.

Jan Suraaj leader Prashant Kishor has promised 10,000 jobs for youth in each graduate constituency and Seventh Pay Commission benefits for teachers if his party wins the Bihar MLC elections.