Archive · 6 Oct 2026
Prashant Kishor Says Bihar MLC Voters Will Back Change
Bihar will hold elections for eight seats in its Legislative Council on October 23.
The seats represent graduates and teachers.
Prashant Kishor, who leads Jan Suraaj, said these voters want improvements and political change.
He said teachers are asking for respect, better schools and the seventh pay scale.
He said unemployed graduates want more job opportunities.
Jan Suraaj has chosen Anuj Kumar Singh to run in the Patna Graduate constituency.
He will face Neeraj Kumar, the NDA/JD(U) candidate.
Political parties are preparing to campaign now that nominations have closed.
Prashant Kishor said teachers and graduates would vote for change in Bihar’s upcoming Legislative Council elections.
Polling for eight graduate and teacher constituency seats is scheduled for October 23.
Jan Suraaj has fielded Anuj Kumar Singh in the Patna Graduate constituency against NDA/JD(U) candidate Neeraj Kumar.
Kishor said teachers want respect, an improved education system and the seventh pay scale, while graduates want jobs.
Nominations closed Tuesday, and parties are now expected to focus on campaigning and voter outreach.
- Who
- Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor, candidates and voters in Bihar’s graduate and teacher constituencies.
- What
- Kishor said teachers and graduates would vote for change in the Bihar Legislative Council elections.
- When
- The elections are scheduled for October 23; Kishor made the remarks on Tuesday.
- Where
- Bihar, with Kishor campaigning in Patna and Jan Suraaj contesting the Patna Graduate constituency.
- Why
- Kishor said teachers seek respect, education improvements and the seventh pay scale, while graduates seek employment.
- Election
- Bihar Legislative Council graduate and teacher constituency elections
- Polling date
- October 23
- Seats
- Eight Council seats
- Jan Suraaj candidate
- Anuj Kumar Singh, Patna Graduate constituency
- NDA/JD(U) candidate
- Neeraj Kumar, Patna Graduate constituency
- Campaign issues cited
- Teachers’ respect, education, the seventh pay scale and employment for graduates
- Nomination deadline
- Nominations concluded on Tuesday