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RJD claims 6,000 votes rejected in Patna MLC election, demands recount
✍️ The Hawk
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 07:02 AM
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The Rashtriya Janata Dal has alleged that around 6,000 votes were rejected in the recent Patna MLC poll and has called for a review of the counting process.
The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has lodged a formal complaint alleging that roughly 6,000 votes were marked as invalid in the recent Legislative Council (MLC) election held in Patna. The party contends that the high number of rejected ballots could have altered the outcome of the contest.
RJD leaders have urged the State Election Commission to halt the final declaration of results and to conduct a thorough audit of the ballot‑counting procedure. They have specifically requested a recount in the affected polling stations, citing procedural irregularities that they say were not addressed during the initial count.
The Patna MLC poll, a key component of Bihar's legislative framework, draws significant attention each cycle as it influences the composition of the upper house. While the election commission has not yet issued a detailed response, the RJD's demand adds pressure on authorities to ensure transparency and confidence in the electoral process.
RJD leaders have urged the State Election Commission to halt the final declaration of results and to conduct a thorough audit of the ballot‑counting procedure. They have specifically requested a recount in the affected polling stations, citing procedural irregularities that they say were not addressed during the initial count.
The Patna MLC poll, a key component of Bihar's legislative framework, draws significant attention each cycle as it influences the composition of the upper house. While the election commission has not yet issued a detailed response, the RJD's demand adds pressure on authorities to ensure transparency and confidence in the electoral process.