RJD, BJP, Jan Suraj and Independent each win a seat as NK Yadav clinches hat-trick in Kosi

Counting for the four teacher and graduate seats in Bihar's 2026 Legislative Council election began late on October 27, after a delay caused by logistical issues. The process, overseen by the state election commission, is still underway for several constituencies, but results for four seats have already been announced.\n\nThe declared outcomes show a split victory: the Rashtriya Janata Dal, the Bharatiya Janata Party, the Jan Suraj party and an independent candidate each secured one of the four seats. In the Kosi division, veteran politician N.K. Yadav of the Jan Suraj party won his third consecutive council seat, completing a local hat‑trick.\n\nThese results represent a setback for the national parties, particularly the BJP and its traditional ally the Congress, which failed to capture any of the seats announced so far. Political analysts note that the fragmented verdict reflects regional dynamics and voter fatigue with the major parties.\n\nCounting continues for the remaining teacher and graduate seats, with officials expecting further results in the coming days.