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BJP Announces Candidates for Four Remaining Bihar Legislative Council Seats
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patna
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 02:01 PM
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The Bharatiya Janata Party has named its candidates for the four vacant seats in Bihar's Legislative Council, following JD(U)'s earlier announcements for the other four seats.
Patna, Bihar – The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its list of candidates for the four remaining seats in the Bihar Legislative Council. The announcement comes after the Janata Dal (United) had already declared its nominees for the other four seats in the council.
Party officials said the BJP's slate includes familiar faces from its state leadership, though the specific names were not highlighted as surprising. The move underscores the BJP's intent to contest all eight seats up for election without allocating any to JD(U) allies.
Election officials have scheduled the council polls for later this year, and both parties are expected to campaign vigorously in the lead‑up to the vote.
Political analysts note that the BJP's candidate selection reflects its strategy to consolidate its base in Bihar while maintaining a competitive stance against the JD(U).
Party officials said the BJP's slate includes familiar faces from its state leadership, though the specific names were not highlighted as surprising. The move underscores the BJP's intent to contest all eight seats up for election without allocating any to JD(U) allies.
Election officials have scheduled the council polls for later this year, and both parties are expected to campaign vigorously in the lead‑up to the vote.
Political analysts note that the BJP's candidate selection reflects its strategy to consolidate its base in Bihar while maintaining a competitive stance against the JD(U).