Bihar MLC election: JDU’s Neeraj Kumar leads in Patna as opposition alleges irregularities

Counting is underway for eight Bihar MLC seats, with JDU’s Neeraj Kumar leading in Patna. Congress, RJD and Jan Suraaj leaders have raised concerns over counting arrangements.

New Delhi: Counting of votes for eight Bihar Legislative Council seats began at 8 am on Tuesday, October 27, amid allegations of irregularities by opposition parties. JDU candidate Neeraj Kumar is leading in the Patna Graduates’ constituency with initial trends putting him around 1,200 votes ahead of Jan Suraaj Party candidate Anuj Singh.

The elections were held on October 23 for four graduates’ and four teachers’ constituencies. A total of 150 candidates are contesting the eight seats. The BJP and JDU have fielded candidates in four seats each while the Jan Suraaj Party is........

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