Bihar Legislative Council Elections Conclude Peacefully; 43.87% Turnout in Graduate Seats

 

Patna: Polling for four graduate and four teachers’ constituencies in the Bihar Legislative Council elections concluded peacefully. Voter turnout stood at 74.55% in the teachers’ constituencies and 43.87% in the graduate constituencies.

The results for all eight seats will be declared on 27 October.

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Bihar Minister Ashok Choudhary casts his vote in MLC elections

 

Patna: Bihar Minister Ashok Choudhary excercised his franchise in the MLC elections in Patna on October 23, 2026.

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Nitish Kumar visits JD(U) office in Patna

 

Patna: JD(U) national president Nitish Kumar visited JD(U) office in Patna on October 23, 2026 to review the MLC elections in the state. 

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Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary Reviews Information and Public Relations Department, Stresses Timely Public Outreach

Patna, October 22, 2026: Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Thursday reviewed the functioning of the Information and Public Relations Department at a meeting held at the ‘Sankalp’ auditorium in the Lok Sevak Awas.

The Chief Minister stressed the need to ensure that information about government schemes, development projects and public welfare initiatives reaches the common people effectively and in a timely manner. He also emphasised prompt action on issues concerning public interest.

During the meeting, Information and Public Relations Department Secretary Naveen Kumar gave a presentation outlining the department’s latest activities. He briefed the Chief Minister on the department’s priorities, the measures being taken to communicate welfare schemes to the public, and the media and administrative mechanisms being used for the purpose.

Choudhary said the Information and Public Relations Department served as an important link between the government and the people. He directed the department to ensure that information related to public welfare reached citizens on time and that effective initiatives were taken to address their problems.

He said information about government schemes, achievements and development works should be communicated to the public in a simple and effective manner so that people could become aware of the available benefits and access them without delay.

The Chief Minister also called for active monitoring of development projects, law and order, and other important public-interest issues. He directed officials to ensure that the quick response team remained active to facilitate prompt action against negative and misleading news reports.

Choudhary further stressed the need to ensure that journalists were adequately informed about the rules and provisions of the pension scheme for journalists so that eligible beneficiaries could understand the scheme and avail themselves of its benefits.

He also instructed officials to analyse complaints and suggestions shared by people on social media platforms and keep the public informed about the action taken by the government in response.

The Chief Minister called for an effective system to collect and address public feedback, suggestions and complaints at the departmental, district and panchayat levels, with the aim of improving governance, accountability and monitoring.

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Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary Reviews Artificial Intelligence Policy 2026

Patna, October 22, 2026: Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Thursday chaired a review meeting on the Bihar Artificial Intelligence Policy 2026 at the ‘Sankalp’ meeting hall in the Lok Sevak Awas, his official residence.

During the meeting, Information Technology Department Secretary Abhay Kumar Singh delivered a detailed presentation on the policy’s various provisions, including measures to encourage investment, equip young people with technical skills and strengthen the infrastructure required for the development of artificial intelligence (AI).

The meeting emphasised the need to establish Bihar as a leading state in the field of AI. The Chief Minister said better opportunities should be developed for AI companies, start-ups and digital enterprises in Bihar so that the state could emerge as a major centre for new technologies and innovation.

Choudhary directed the concerned department to constitute a dedicated team to ensure the effective implementation of the policy. He also instructed officials to work towards achieving the stipulated targets within the prescribed time frame.

The Bihar Artificial Intelligence Policy 2026 aims to promote emerging technologies, innovation, skill development and digital entrepreneurship across the state. The policy is intended to create new opportunities for Bihar’s young people and strengthen the state’s economy.

Chief Secretary Pratyaya Amrit, the Chief Minister’s Secretary Lokesh Kumar Singh, Information Technology Department Secretary Abhay Kumar Singh and Chief Minister’s Secretary Sanjay Kumar Singh were present at the meeting.

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Nitish Kumar meets Neeraj Kumar

 

Patna: JD(U) national president Nitish Kumar met his party's MLC candidate Neeraj Kumar at the latter's residence in Patna on October 22, 2026. Neeraj Kumar was recently unwell and was admitted to a private hospital.

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Nitish Kumar visits JD(U) office

 

Patna: Janata Dal (United) national president and Rajya Sabha member Nitish Kumar visited JD(U) office in Patna on October 22, 2026. 

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Stage set for MLC elections

 

Patna: Polling officers are carrying ballot boxes for the MLC elections in Patna on October 22, 2026. MLC elections will be held on October 23, 2026. 

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Bihar Congress to Launch Statewide Protests Demanding Chief Election Commissioner’s Resignation

 

Patna; The Bihar Congress will launch a series of state-wide protests until November demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The decision was announced at an important review meeting of state Congress office-bearers and district Congress committee presidents held at the Pradesh Congress headquarters, Sadaqat Ashram, in Patna on Friday (October 9, 2026).

The meeting was attended by Bihar Congress in-charge Krishna Allavaru and state Congress president Rajesh Ram, who chaired the proceedings. Discussions focused on strengthening the party organisation, its activities, public outreach campaigns and the strategy for the phased agitation demanding the Chief Election Commissioner’s resignation.

During the meeting, Krishna Allavaru reviewed organisational activities with state office-bearers and district presidents. He stressed the need to strengthen the party at the grassroots level and increase its presence from districts to blocks and panchayats. He also emphasised effective implementation of Congress programmes, better coordination among different levels of the organisation, active participation by party workers and continuous engagement with the public.

Preparations for the forthcoming agitation and the role of the party organisation in making it successful were also discussed.

Addressing the meeting, Rajesh Ram said the Bihar Congress would conduct a series of state-wide protests in phases until November to demand Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation.

Outlining the protest schedule, he said the second phase would run from 10 to 20 October, with block-level marches and public outreach campaigns organised across the state. Congress workers will reach out to people at the block level, raise issues concerning voters’ rights and encourage more people to join the campaign.

From 25 October to 25 November, the party will organise ‘Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao’ (Save the Vote, Save the Nation) chaupals at district, block and village levels. People who have complained that their names have been deleted from electoral rolls will also be invited to participate.

Congress workers will interact with affected voters, listen to their grievances and highlight issues relating to electoral rolls.

Rajesh Ram further announced that the fourth phase of the agitation would feature a ‘Delhi Chalo’ programme on Constitution Day. Thousands of Congress leaders and workers from Bihar would travel to Delhi to raise questions concerning voters’ rights and democratic values at the national level.

The meeting was attended by treasurer Jitendra Gupta, disciplinary committee chairman Kapildev Prasad Yadav, MLAs Manoj Biswas and Surendra Kushwaha, along with all district Congress presidents and state office-bearers.

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Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary presides over NDA legislative party meeting in Patna

 

Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary chaired a crucial NDA legislative party meeting in Patna on October 9, 2026 at his official residence Lok Sevak Awas. The core agenda of the meeting was to finalise the election strategy and alliance coordination for the upcoming Bihar Legislative Council elections scheduled for October 23, 2026.

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Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary chairs high-level review meeting of Education Department

 

Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary chaired a high-level review meeting of the Education Department in Patna on October 9, 2026.

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Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary chairs high-level law and order review meeting in Patna

 

Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary chaired a high-level law and order review meeting on October 9, 2026, at the 'Sankalp' auditorium in Lok Sevak Awas, in Patna.

The Chief Minister directed the officials to prepare district-wise and police station-wise lists of criminals and anti-social elements and take immediate, decisive action. Police were also instructed to use provisions of the Crime Control Act (CCA) to put habitual offenders under strict surveillance. 

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Nitish Kumar inaugurates Nitish Samvad programme at JD(U) office in Patna

 

Patna: Janata Dal (United) national president and Rajya Sabha member Nitish Kumar inaugurated Nitish Samvad programme at the JD(U) office in Patna on October 9, 2026. Nitish Samvad is a public outreach programme to solve the grievances of the people. 

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Bihar Governor, Chief Minister Pay Tribute to Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan on Death Anniversary

 

Patna: Bihar Governor Lt Gen (Retd) Syed Ata Hasnain and Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary paid floral tributes to Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan on his death anniversary on Thursday (October 8, 2026).

The Governor and Chief Minister offered flowers at the statue of Jayaprakash Narayan, located at the south-west corner of Gandhi Maidan, and paid their respects to the veteran freedom fighter and political leader.

Agriculture Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha, Rural Development Minister Shravan Kumar, Cooperation Minister Ram Kripal Yadav, Building Construction Minister Leshi Singh, SC and ST Welfare Minister Lakhendra Kumar Roshan, BJP state president and MLA Sanjay Saraogi, MLAs Shyam Rajak and Arun Manjhi, and Bihar State Farmers’ Commission chairman Roop Narayan Mehta were among those present.

Several social and political workers and other dignitaries also paid floral tributes at the statue of Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan and remembered his contribution to the country.

On the occasion, artistes from the Information and Public Relations Department performed aarti and sang the national song, national anthem, Bihar song and patriotic songs.

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Mahagatbandhan workers take out Lok Bhavan march

 

Patna: Mahagatbandhan workers take out Lok Bhavan march demanding resignation of Chief Election Commissioner in Patna on October 8, 2026.

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