Graduate Constituency

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.

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

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.

Union Minister Lallan Singh has declined to intervene in the dispute between JDU leaders Anant Singh and Neeraj Kumar, saying he does not involve himself in such disputes unless both sides are willing to reconcile.

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.

JDU MLA Anant Singh has openly backed Jan Suraaj candidate Anuj Singh in the Patna Graduate MLC constituency, despite JDU fielding Neeraj Kumar from the seat.

Prashant Kishor has promised 10,000 jobs in every graduate constituency and Seventh Pay Commission benefits for teachers if Jan Suraaj candidates win the Bihar MLC elections.

JDU MLA Anant Singh has openly opposed party nominee Neeraj Kumar in the Patna Graduate MLC contest and backed Jan Suraaj candidate Anuj Kumar Singh.

Prashant Kishor has hit back at Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary after the latter's “bechara” remark, adding to the ongoing political confrontation between the Jan Suraaj leader and the state government