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Jan Suraaj Replaces MLC Poll Candidate in Darbhanga, Names Mohammad Imtiyaz (Noorani)
- •The Prashant Kishor-led Jan Suraaj Party replaced its candidate for the Darbhanga Graduates’ constituency, naming Mohammad Imtiyaz (Noorani) as its new nominee.
- •The party had previously fielded Ravindra Yadav for the Darbhanga seat and also changed its candidate for the Tirhut Teachers’ constituency to Shyam Nandan Yadav.
- •Jan Suraaj is contesting all eight Legislative Council seats—four Graduates’ and four Teachers’ constituencies—going to polls on October 23.
- •The election notification will be issued on September 29, with nominations closing on October 6; polling is scheduled from 8 am to 4 pm on October 23, and counting on October 27.
- •Eligible voters for Graduates’ constituencies must hold a degree for at least three years, while Teachers’ constituency voters need three years of teaching experience in eligible institutions.
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The Jan Suraaj Party replaced its earlier nominee, Ravindra Yadav, with Mohammad Imtiyaz (Noorani) as its new candidate for the Darbhanga Graduates constituency in the Bihar Legislative Council elections.
The election notification will be issued on September 29, 2026, and the last date for filing nominations is October 6, 2026. Polling is scheduled for October 23 from 8 am to 4 pm, and counting will take place on October 27, 2026.
For Graduates' constituencies, voters must hold a degree from a recognized Indian university for at least three years, reside in the constituency, and be registered on the electoral roll. For Teachers' constituencies, voters need at least three years of teaching experience in eligible institutions and must also be registered on the electoral roll.
