Bihar Election: BJP Announces Four MLC Candidates as Anant Singh Backs Jan Suraaj

Bihar election politics has entered an important phase ahead of the upcoming Bihar Legislative Council elections, with the BJP announcing four candidates for the Graduate and Teachers' constituencies. At the same time, JD(U) MLA Anant Kumar Singh has announced his support for Jan Suraaj candidate Anuj Kumar Singh against his own party's nominee Neeraj Kumar in the Patna Graduates constituency.

The Election Commission has scheduled polling for the Bihar Legislative Council elections for October 23, 2026, while counting will take place on October 27. The election covers eight seats across Graduate and Teachers' constituencies. The last date for filing nominations is October 6, while October 9 is the deadline for withdrawal of nominations.

BJP Announces Four Candidates for Bihar MLC Elections

The BJP has announced four candidates for the upcoming Bihar Legislative Council elections.

The party has re-nominated Naval Kishore Yadav from the Patna Teachers' constituency. Yadav is a veteran member of the Bihar Legislative Council and has represented the constituency for several terms.

The BJP has also fielded Dr N.K. Yadav from the Kosi Graduates' constituency. He is a sitting MLC and has been given another opportunity to contest from the constituency.

From the Darbhanga Graduates' constituency, the BJP has fielded Sarvesh Kumar. He had previously contested the election as an Independent after being denied a BJP ticket and won the seat. He is now contesting the Legislative Council election on a BJP ticket.

The BJP's fourth candidate is Narendra Kumar Singh, who has been fielded from the Tirhut Teachers' constituency. He had previously contested from the Kosi Teachers' constituency.

The announcement means the BJP has now formally declared its candidates for all four seats allocated to the party in the upcoming Bihar Council elections.

Anant Singh Backs Jan Suraaj Candidate in Patna Graduates Seat

Another major development has emerged from the Patna Graduates' constituency, where JD(U) MLA Anant Kumar Singh has announced his support for Jan Suraaj candidate Anuj Kumar Singh.

Anuj Kumar Singh is contesting against JD(U) nominee Neeraj Kumar, making the development particularly significant because Anant Singh is a sitting MLA of the same party that has fielded Neeraj Kumar.

According to reports, Anant Singh has said that he will campaign for Anuj Singh across the Patna Graduates constituency. He has also announced plans to accompany the Jan Suraaj candidate during his nomination-related activities.

The dispute between Anant Singh and Neeraj Kumar has been developing for some time. Recent reports say the matter has reached the attention of senior JD(U) leadership, including the party's top leadership.

JD(U) leaders have maintained that the party and the NDA remain united, while the leadership is examining the issue involving the two leaders.

Jan Suraaj Enters the Bihar MLC Contest

Jan Suraaj, led by Prashant Kishor, is also contesting the Bihar Legislative Council elections.

The party has fielded Anuj Kumar Singh from Patna Graduates and candidates in several other constituencies. The party's participation adds another political organisation to the contest alongside the BJP, JD(U), RJD and other candidates.

Jan Suraaj has also announced Shyam Nandan Yadav as its candidate from the Tirhut Teachers' constituency after changing its earlier candidate for the seat.

The Patna Graduates contest has therefore attracted particular attention because of the direct contest between the JD(U)'s official candidate and the Jan Suraaj nominee, combined with Anant Singh's public support for the latter.

Bihar MLC Election Schedule 2026

The Bihar Legislative Council election will be held for eight seats belonging to Graduate and Teachers' constituencies.

Polling is scheduled for October 23, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The last date for filing nominations is October 6, while candidates can withdraw their nominations until October 9. The counting of votes will take place on October 27.

The election process is scheduled to be completed by October 31, 2026.

BJP's Candidate Selection

The BJP's candidate list combines experienced Legislative Council members with a candidate who previously contested successfully as an Independent.

Naval Kishore Yadav and Dr N.K. Yadav have been retained for their respective constituencies. Sarvesh Kumar, who previously won the Darbhanga Graduates' seat as an Independent after being denied a BJP ticket, is now contesting under the BJP's banner. Narendra Kumar Singh has been selected for the Tirhut Teachers' constituency.

The candidate announcements provide a clearer picture of the BJP's side of the eight-seat Bihar Council contest.

Patna Graduates Seat Draws Political Attention

The Patna Graduates' constituency has emerged as one of the closely watched contests because of the disagreement involving Anant Singh and Neeraj Kumar.

Neeraj Kumar is the JD(U)'s candidate, while Jan Suraaj has fielded Anuj Kumar Singh. Anant Singh's decision to campaign for the Jan Suraaj candidate has created a political issue within the JD(U) ahead of the election.

The JD(U) leadership has said that the matter is known to senior leaders and that an appropriate response will be taken. At the same time, NDA leaders have publicly stressed alliance unity.

What the Latest Bihar Election Developments Show

The latest developments have added several important dimensions to the Bihar Legislative Council election campaign.

The BJP has announced its four candidates, including sitting MLCs Naval Kishore Yadav and Dr N.K. Yadav. Sarvesh Kumar is contesting from Darbhanga Graduates on a BJP ticket after previously winning the seat as an Independent, while Narendra Kumar Singh has been selected for Tirhut Teachers.

At the same time, the Patna Graduates' constituency has become a major focus because JD(U) MLA Anant Kumar Singh is supporting Jan Suraaj candidate Anuj Kumar Singh against JD(U)'s Neeraj Kumar. The development has drawn attention from the JD(U) leadership as the party prepares for the Council elections.

With nominations closing on October 6 and polling scheduled for October 23, candidate campaigns, party organisation and constituency-level political activity are expected to remain central to the Bihar Legislative Council election campaign.

Latest Update: September 30, 2026