Electoral activities have intensified in the Rajoun block of Banka district for the biennial Kosi Graduate Constituency Elections-2026 of the Bihar Legislative Council. A total of 15 candidates are in the fray, including five authorized candidates from political parties and 10 independent candidates. On Friday, October 23, 1328 graduate voters from Rajoun block will cast their votes.

Prominent candidates include BJP's sitting MLC NK Yadav, RJD's Nitesh Kumar, Congress's Manoj Kumar Jaiswal, Aam Aadmi Party's Matthew N Dev, and Jan Suraj Party's Rajnish Ranjan. Independent candidates like Abhay Kumar, Amarendra Kumar, Kameshwar Yadav, Kundan Lal, Bambhola Sahni, Manoj Kumar Singh, Mithilesh Kumar Jha, Vandana Kumari, Sanjeev Kumar, and Santosh Kumar Tiwari are also contesting.

The Rajoun Block-cum-Circle Office has been designated as polling station number 155. A total of 1328 graduate voters, comprising 981 men and 347 women, will cast their votes here. Polling will take place from 8 AM to 4 PM. Voters must bring their voter ID, Aadhaar card, or any other identification card recognized by the Election Commission. Special pens will be provided at the center, and voters will cast their votes based on their order of preference for the candidates.

The administration has made elaborate security arrangements for fair and peaceful polling. Adequate armed forces will be deployed at the polling station under the supervision of magistrates. Block Development Officer Antima Kumari has been appointed as the presiding officer. After polling concludes, the ballot boxes will be sealed and sent to the strongroom in Purnia under a three-tier security cordon. The administration has prepared to conduct the entire process peacefully and systematically.