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Bihar MLC Election: Teacher seats see 57.20% turnout, Graduate seats 29.32%
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patna
🗓 23 Oct 2026, 03:02 PM
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Voting commenced today for four teacher and four graduate seats in Bihar's Legislative Council, recording 57.20% turnout among teachers and 29.32% among graduates across 933 polling stations.
The Bihar Legislative Council election saw voters head to the polls today for four teacher and four graduate constituencies. A total of 933 polling booths were set up across the state to facilitate the exercise.
According to the election officials, the teacher constituency recorded a 57.20% voter turnout, while the graduate constituency registered a lower participation rate of 29.32%. These figures reflect the engagement levels of the two elector groups on this election day.
The Kosi graduate constituency leads in booth count, with 181 polling stations, making it the most extensive voting zone for graduates. In the teacher segment, Darbhanga recorded the highest number of centers, with 99 booths allocated for the electorate there.
Election authorities have emphasized that the voting process is proceeding smoothly and have urged all eligible voters to cast their ballots before the closing time.
According to the election officials, the teacher constituency recorded a 57.20% voter turnout, while the graduate constituency registered a lower participation rate of 29.32%. These figures reflect the engagement levels of the two elector groups on this election day.
The Kosi graduate constituency leads in booth count, with 181 polling stations, making it the most extensive voting zone for graduates. In the teacher segment, Darbhanga recorded the highest number of centers, with 99 booths allocated for the electorate there.
Election authorities have emphasized that the voting process is proceeding smoothly and have urged all eligible voters to cast their ballots before the closing time.