Bihar holds elections for eight Legislative Council seats

Polling commenced across Bihar on Tuesday for eight vacant seats in the Legislative Council, drawing a substantial field of over 150 candidates vying for the positions. The election marks a significant electoral exercise for the state's upper legislative chamber, with voting scheduled across multiple constituencies.

According to election officials, the combined electorate participating in the polls stands at 5,32,847 voters. This includes 1,46,611 women voters and 37 voters identifying as third-gender, reflecting the state's diverse electorate. The voting exercise is being conducted across 933 polling stations established to facilitate voter participation.

The eight vacant seats represent an opportunity for political parties to strengthen their representation in the Council, one of India's upper houses of state legislatures. The Legislative Council elections in Bihar typically involve members of legislative bodies and registered voters from designated constituencies casting their ballots.

Election authorities have put in place necessary arrangements to ensure smooth conduct of polling across all designated centers. Security and administrative measures have been deployed to maintain order and facilitate the electoral process throughout the voting period.