BJP Fields 10 Candidates for Bihar and UP MLC Polls
The BJP has unveiled its list of 10 candidates for the upcoming Legislative Council graduate and teacher constituency elections in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has officially declared its lineup for the upcoming 2026 Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad) elections in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. The party has identified 10 candidates to contest across various graduate and teacher constituencies, marking a significant step in its electoral strategy for these key northern states.
Candidate List for Bihar and Uttar Pradesh
The announcement, made by BJP Rajya Sabha MP and National Headquarters In-charge Tarun Chugh, covers several critical segments. The candidates have been strategically placed to contest in both teacher and graduate-based constituencies.
Bihar Contestants
- Naval Kishore Yadav: Patna Teachers constituency
- N.K. Yadav: Kosi Graduates constituency
- Sarvesh Kumar: Darbhanga Graduates constituency
- Narendra Prasad Singh: Tirhut Teachers constituency
Uttar Pradesh Contestants
In Uttar Pradesh, the party has focused heavily on the graduate and teacher segments across major divisions:
- Kedar Nath Singh: Varanasi Graduates constituency
- Dinesh Goel: Meerut Graduates constituency
- Ashok Kumar Rathore: Allahabad-Jhansi Graduates constituency
- Pramod Mishra: Varanasi Teachers constituency
- Hari Kishore Tiwari: Agra Teachers constituency
- Dhruv Tripathi: Gorakhpur-Faizabad Teachers constituency
High Security at Nomination Venues
As the nomination process kicked off at the Lucknow Divisional Commissioner's office on Tuesday, authorities implemented rigorous security protocols to ensure a peaceful environment. The district administration and police have been placed on high alert to oversee the submission of papers for the MLC elections.
Lucknow District Magistrate and senior police officials conducted thorough inspections of the venue to review safety measures. The deployment of personnel is designed to prevent any disruptions during this crucial phase of the election cycle.
Police Deployment and Traffic Management
DCP (West) Jitendra Kumar Srivastava confirmed that extensive arrangements have been made to manage the crowds and the sensitive nature of the nomination process. The security plan includes:
- Strategic Guarding: Personnel have been stationed at the main gates, the perimeter areas, and specifically around the returning officer's chamber.
- Gender-Sensitive Policing: Female police personnel have been deployed to ensure a smooth and comfortable process for all participants.
- Traffic Control: Dedicated traffic police are managing the vicinity to prevent congestion and ensure unhindered movement around the Divisional Commissioner's office.
The administration's primary goal remains the smooth conduct of the nomination process, ensuring that candidates can submit their documents without fear or interruption.