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Politics
RJD wins Darbhanga Graduate MLC seat as Anil Kumar Jha defeats Sarvesh Kumar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patna
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 05:01 PM
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Rashtriya Janata Dal secured the Darbhanga graduate constituency in the Bihar MLC elections, with Anil Kumar Jha emerging victorious over nearest rival Sarvesh Kumar.
The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) captured the Darbhanga graduate seat in the recent Bihar Legislative Council elections. Party candidate Anil Kumar Jha emerged as the winner, defeating his closest opponent, Sarvesh Kumar, by a clear margin. The result was announced after the counting of votes concluded at the Darbhanga constituency office.
Election officials confirmed that the RJD candidate secured a majority of the votes cast, reflecting strong support for the party in the region. Local party workers celebrated the outcome, describing it as a decisive victory that reinforces RJD's foothold in the state.
The win adds to RJD's tally in the council, positioning the party favorably ahead of upcoming legislative sessions. Analysts note that the result may influence the political dynamics in Bihar, especially in the context of upcoming state-level contests.
Both the winning candidate and party representatives have pledged to focus on development issues pertinent to the graduate electorate, including education, employment, and infrastructure improvements in Darbhanga.
The election outcome also underscores the competitive nature of Bihar's MLC races, where party alliances and candidate profiles play a crucial role in shaping voter preferences.
Election officials confirmed that the RJD candidate secured a majority of the votes cast, reflecting strong support for the party in the region. Local party workers celebrated the outcome, describing it as a decisive victory that reinforces RJD's foothold in the state.
The win adds to RJD's tally in the council, positioning the party favorably ahead of upcoming legislative sessions. Analysts note that the result may influence the political dynamics in Bihar, especially in the context of upcoming state-level contests.
Both the winning candidate and party representatives have pledged to focus on development issues pertinent to the graduate electorate, including education, employment, and infrastructure improvements in Darbhanga.
The election outcome also underscores the competitive nature of Bihar's MLC races, where party alliances and candidate profiles play a crucial role in shaping voter preferences.