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JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar allocates election symbol to Neeraj ahead of Bihar MLC polls
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 03 Oct 2026, 06:16 PM
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JD(U) leader Nitish Kumar handed over the party's election symbol to candidate Neeraj as the Bihar Legislative Council elections approach.
Patna, Bihar – In a move that underscores the JD(U)'s preparation for the upcoming Legislative Council elections, party chief Nitish Kumar formally transferred the official election symbol to candidate Neeraj. The handover was conducted at a party office in the state capital, signalling Neiraj's entry into the contest for a graduate or teacher constituency seat.
The allocation of the symbol, a prerequisite for filing nomination papers, indicates that JD(U) has finalized its candidate list for the MLC polls. While the party has not disclosed further details about Neiraj's background or the specific constituency he will contest, the gesture confirms the party's intent to contest the seats vigorously.
Separately, JD(U) MLA Anand Singh has repeatedly emphasized that graduate and teacher council elections are non-partisan, a claim that has yet to receive a response from the party leadership. His statements highlight ongoing debates within the state about the role of political parties in these specific electoral segments.
The MLC elections, scheduled for later this year, will see multiple parties vie for seats reserved for graduates and teachers across Bihar. JD(U)'s early symbol allocation suggests a strategic push to secure these seats ahead of the broader electoral calendar.
The allocation of the symbol, a prerequisite for filing nomination papers, indicates that JD(U) has finalized its candidate list for the MLC polls. While the party has not disclosed further details about Neiraj's background or the specific constituency he will contest, the gesture confirms the party's intent to contest the seats vigorously.
Separately, JD(U) MLA Anand Singh has repeatedly emphasized that graduate and teacher council elections are non-partisan, a claim that has yet to receive a response from the party leadership. His statements highlight ongoing debates within the state about the role of political parties in these specific electoral segments.
The MLC elections, scheduled for later this year, will see multiple parties vie for seats reserved for graduates and teachers across Bihar. JD(U)'s early symbol allocation suggests a strategic push to secure these seats ahead of the broader electoral calendar.