Bihar MLC Election Candidates List 2026: Constituency-Wise Candidates and Parties
Bihar MLC Election Candidates List 2026 provides constituency-wise details of the major candidates contesting the Bihar Legislative Council elections. Eight seats are involved in this election, including four Graduates constituencies and four Teachers constituencies. A total of 150 candidates are contesting, with 90 candidates in the Graduates category and 60 in the Teachers category.
The major political parties and groups in the contest include the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Janata Dal (United) [JD(U)], Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Indian National Congress, Jan Suraaj Party, Left parties and independent candidates. JD(U) and BJP have fielded four candidates each, while Jan Suraaj has fielded candidates in all eight constituencies.
Bihar MLC Election 2026: Key Details
- Election: Bihar Legislative Council Election 2026
- Total seats: 8
- Graduates constituencies: 4
- Teachers constituencies: 4
- Total candidates: 150
- Polling date: October 23, 2026
- Counting date: October 27, 2026
- Major contenders: BJP, JD(U), RJD, Congress, Jan Suraaj and independent candidates
Bihar MLC Election Candidates List 2026: Seat-Wise Details
The following table lists prominent candidates reported for the eight constituencies. It is a list of major candidates, not the complete list of all 150 contestants.
| Constituency | Candidate | Party / Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| Patna Graduates | Neeraj Kumar | JD(U) |
| Patna Graduates | Anuj Singh | Jan Suraaj Party |
| Patna Graduates | Dilip Kumar | RJD |
| Patna Graduates | Dr Asad Ullah Khan | Congress |
| Darbhanga Graduates | Sarvesh Kumar | BJP |
| Darbhanga Graduates | Anil Kumar Jha | RJD |
| Darbhanga Graduates | Rajnikant Pathak | Congress |
| Darbhanga Graduates | Dr Mohammed Imtiaz Noorani | Jan Suraaj Party |
| Tirhut Graduates | Abhishek Jha | JD(U) |
| Tirhut Graduates | Dr Rashmi Vinayak Gautam | RJD |
| Tirhut Graduates | Dr Vimohan Kumar | Jan Suraaj Party |
| Kosi Graduates | Dr N. K. Yadav | BJP |
| Kosi Graduates | Nitesh Kumar | RJD |
| Kosi Graduates | Manoj Kumar Jaiswal | Congress |
| Kosi Graduates | Rajnish Ranjan | Jan Suraaj Party |
| Patna Teachers | Prof. Naval Kishore Yadav | BJP |
| Patna Teachers | Dr Sanjeev Kumar Singh | RJD |
| Patna Teachers | Sanjay Kumar Yadav | Congress |
| Patna Teachers | Divya Jyoti | Jan Suraaj Party |
| Darbhanga Teachers | Ghanshyam Rai | JD(U) |
| Darbhanga Teachers | Dr Madan Mohan Jha | Congress |
| Darbhanga Teachers | Kumar Rai | RJD |
| Darbhanga Teachers | Suresh Prasad Rai | Jan Suraaj Party |
| Tirhut Teachers | Narendra Prasad Singh | BJP |
| Tirhut Teachers | Bhushan Jha | Jan Suraaj Party |
| Tirhut Teachers | Sanjay Kumar Singh | CPI |
| Saran Teachers | Anand Pushkar | JD(U) |
| Saran Teachers | Prof. Jairam Yadav | RJD |
| Saran Teachers | Afaq Ahmed | Jan Suraaj Party |
Candidate names and affiliations above are compiled from published election reports. The table focuses on prominent contenders and does not represent every candidate in the election. Check the final nomination list for the complete roster.
BJP Candidates in Bihar MLC Election 2026
The BJP fielded four candidates: Prof. Naval Kishore Yadav from Patna Teachers, Dr N. K. Yadav from Kosi Graduates, Sarvesh Kumar from Darbhanga Graduates and Narendra Prasad Singh from Tirhut Teachers.
JD(U) Candidates in Bihar MLC Election 2026
Janata Dal (United) nominated Neeraj Kumar from Patna Graduates, Abhishek Jha from Tirhut Graduates, Ghanshyam Rai from Darbhanga Teachers and Anand Pushkar from Saran Teachers.
RJD and Congress Candidates
The Rashtriya Janata Dal and Congress have fielded candidates across several constituencies. Prominent RJD candidates include Dilip Kumar, Anil Kumar Jha, Dr Rashmi Vinayak Gautam, Nitesh Kumar, Dr Sanjeev Kumar Singh, Kumar Rai and Prof. Jairam Yadav. Congress candidates include Dr Asad Ullah Khan, Rajnikant Pathak, Manoj Kumar Jaiswal, Sanjay Kumar Yadav and Dr Madan Mohan Jha.
Jan Suraaj Party Candidates
Jan Suraaj Party entered all eight contests. Its prominent nominees include Anuj Singh from Patna Graduates, Dr Mohammed Imtiaz Noorani from Darbhanga Graduates, Dr Vimohan Kumar from Tirhut Graduates, Rajnish Ranjan from Kosi Graduates, Divya Jyoti from Patna Teachers, Suresh Prasad Rai from Darbhanga Teachers, Bhushan Jha from Tirhut Teachers and Afaq Ahmed from Saran Teachers.
Why Are These MLC Elections Important?
Graduates and Teachers constituencies have a distinct electorate and play an important role in representation in the Bihar Legislative Council. The election is also a test of party organisation, candidate support and the influence of independent and emerging political groups. Since the voting uses preferential ballots, counting may involve multiple rounds and transfers of preferences.
Where to Check the Official Candidate List?
For election notifications and official information, visit the Chief Electoral Officer, Bihar website and the Election Commission of India website. Use official election documents to confirm candidate names, party affiliations and final results.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seats are included in the Bihar MLC Election 2026?
Eight seats are included: four Graduates constituencies and four Teachers constituencies.
How many candidates are contesting?
A total of 150 candidates are contesting across the eight constituencies.
Has Jan Suraaj fielded candidates in every constituency?
Yes. Published reports state that Jan Suraaj fielded candidates in all eight constituencies.
Where can I find the complete candidate list?
Check the official election documents and nomination lists published by the relevant election authorities.
This article provides a summary of prominent candidates reported for the Bihar MLC Election 2026. Names and affiliations should be verified against official election records before publication or republication.
