Bihar MLC Election: All 9 Candidates Likely to Win Without Voting The Bihar Legislative Council (MLC) election for the nine vacant seats is expected to result in a clean sweep for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), with all candidates securing victory without a vote. This outcome is anticipated due to the limited number of candidates, which does not exceed the total number of seats. The NDA has already announced its nine candidates, including four from the BJP and JDU, and one from the LJP, ensuring their dominance in the election. The election process has a strict timeline, with the last date for submitting nominations set for June 8. Verification of the nomination forms will occur on June 9, and any withdrawn nominations must be submitted by June 11. The NDA’s numerical strength in the Legislative Assembly, where it holds 201 out of 242 seats, is expected to translate into a similar advantage in the MLC election. Analysts suggest that the NDA’s candidates will face minimal competition, as the Mahagathbandhan (MGB) alliance lacks sufficient candidates to challenge them. The MGB, comprising the RJD, Congress, and other parties, has only one seat in the MLC, which is contested by the RJD. The Congress, which previously had one representative, is set to lose its presence in the MLC after the resignation of its sole member, Samir Kumar Singh. This shift underscores the NDA’s dominance in the state’s legislative landscape. The election’s outcome is also influenced by the previous MLC election in 2023, where second-preference votes played a critical role. In that contest, the NDA secured five seats, with the fifth candidate, Shivesh Ram, winning due to the support of second-choice voters.#congress #rajya_sabha #rjd #national_democratic_alliance #bihar_legislative_council
Nitish Kumar Resigns from Bihar Legislative Council, Prepares for Rajya Sabha Oath Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar resigned from his membership in the State Legislative Council on Monday, March 30, 2026, as confirmed by council chairman Awadhesh Narayan Singh. The resignation followed his election to the Rajya Sabha, which he secured through a vote held on March 16. According to procedural rules, Kumar was required to vacate his legislative seat within 14 days of being elected to Parliament. His resignation letter was submitted by JD-U MLC Sanjay Gandhi, paving the way for his oath as a Rajya Sabha member on April 10. Kumar’s resignation from the Legislative Council was mandated by the rules governing state legislators who are elected to Parliament. The requirement to resign from the state legislature within 14 days of being elected to the Rajya Sabha was reiterated by Bihar Assembly Speaker Prem Kumar on March 27, noting that Kumar still had time to resign, with the deadline set for March 30. The procedural timeline ensured Kumar’s eligibility for the Rajya Sabha seat while adhering to constitutional guidelines. The election to the Rajya Sabha was confirmed on March 16, and Kumar filed his nomination papers for the seat on March 5, 2026, in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. This move had been speculated for months, as it marked the end of his 20-year tenure as Bihar’s chief minister. However, the source text does not explicitly state that his resignation from the Legislative Council signifies the end of his rule in Bihar. Bihar Rural Development Minister Sharwan Kumar stated that Kumar could remain in the CM post for six months, despite being elected to the Rajya Sabha.#rajya_sabha #nitish_kumar #bihar_legislative_council #awadhesh_narayan_singh #prem_kumar
