Overview
- On Friday, October 2, the Congress published five MLC candidates for the October 23 polls, setting up direct contests with the RJD on four graduates’ and teachers’ seats.
- The specific seats with head-to-head fights are Patna Teachers, Patna Graduates, Kosi Graduates and Darbhanga Graduates with named candidates from both parties.
- The Congress re‑nominated Madan Mohan Jha for Darbhanga Teachers where the RJD has not named a rival, while other Congress choices face RJD nominees on the four reported seats.
- Nominations remain open until October 6 and votes are scheduled for October 23 with counting on October 27, leaving a narrow window for any last‑minute seat-sharing settlements.
- Separately, JD(U) is dealing with an internal revolt after MLA Anant Singh backed a Jan Suraaj Party candidate, and analysts recall that similar opposition-friendly contests in 2025 helped the ruling NDA win seats.