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Politics
Congress candidate Dr. Madan Mohan Jha votes in Darbhanga teacher MLC poll
✍️ Amar Ujala · Darbhanga
🗓 23 Oct 2026, 02:16 PM
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Dr. Madan Mohan Jha, the Congress nominee for the Bihar Legislative Council teacher constituency, cast his vote at Rajendra Bhawan in Darbhanga, reiterating that the final verdict will rest with teacher voters.
Darbhanga, Bihar – On Tuesday, Dr. Madan Mohan Jha, the Congress candidate contesting the teacher constituency of the Bihar Legislative Council, entered the polling booth at Rajendra Bhawan and marked his ballot. The election, which is limited to teachers registered as voters, is a key contest for the upper house of the state legislature.
During the voting process, Dr. Jha remarked that whether he secures a third consecutive win – a "hattrick" – will be decided by the teacher electorate. He emphasized that the outcome depends solely on the preferences of the teaching community, not on any personal claim.
The teacher constituency election is scheduled to conclude later this week, after which the results will determine the composition of the council’s education‑focused seats. Observers note that the contest reflects broader political dynamics in Bihar, with major parties vying for influence among professional groups.
The polling at Rajendra Bhawan proceeded smoothly, with security and election officials overseeing the process. Voter turnout among teachers is expected to be a decisive factor in the final tally.
The Election Commission has urged all eligible teacher voters to exercise their franchise before the deadline, underscoring the importance of their role in shaping legislative oversight on education matters.
During the voting process, Dr. Jha remarked that whether he secures a third consecutive win – a "hattrick" – will be decided by the teacher electorate. He emphasized that the outcome depends solely on the preferences of the teaching community, not on any personal claim.
The teacher constituency election is scheduled to conclude later this week, after which the results will determine the composition of the council’s education‑focused seats. Observers note that the contest reflects broader political dynamics in Bihar, with major parties vying for influence among professional groups.
The polling at Rajendra Bhawan proceeded smoothly, with security and election officials overseeing the process. Voter turnout among teachers is expected to be a decisive factor in the final tally.
The Election Commission has urged all eligible teacher voters to exercise their franchise before the deadline, underscoring the importance of their role in shaping legislative oversight on education matters.