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BJP clinches two seats but loses Patna stronghold in Bihar MLC elections
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 03:52 AM
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In the recent Bihar Legislative Council polls, the BJP secured two seats but failed to retain its traditional stronghold in Patna.
The latest Legislative Council elections in Bihar concluded with the Bharatiya Janata Party winning two seats across the state. While the party managed to add these victories to its tally, it could not hold onto the Patna constituency, a long‑standing urban bastion for the BJP.
The two seats the party captured came from other regions, underscoring a mixed performance that blends gains with a notable setback. In Patna, the seat was taken by an opposition candidate, signalling a shift in voter sentiment in the capital.
Political observers note that losing Patna may limit the BJP's influence in the state's political capital, even as it retains a foothold elsewhere. The outcome also highlights the growing competitiveness of regional players, including the party founded by Prashant Kishor, which secured a win in Darbhanga.
The two seats the party captured came from other regions, underscoring a mixed performance that blends gains with a notable setback. In Patna, the seat was taken by an opposition candidate, signalling a shift in voter sentiment in the capital.
Political observers note that losing Patna may limit the BJP's influence in the state's political capital, even as it retains a foothold elsewhere. The outcome also highlights the growing competitiveness of regional players, including the party founded by Prashant Kishor, which secured a win in Darbhanga.