Ramnath Goenka
In his speech at the sixth Ramnath Goenka Lecture, the Prime Minister honored Ramnath Goenka's contributions to Indian democracy and journalism. He emphasized the importance of development, social justice, and the need for a strong democratic participation. The Prime Minister highlighted India's economic growth amidst global
Bihar elections
The Election Commission of India (ECI) successfully conducted the Bihar Legislative Assembly elections in 2025, achieving a record polling percentage of 67.13% and female voter participation of 71.78%. The elections saw zero appeals against electoral discrepancies and no repolls requested. ECI introduced 17 new initiatives, including the timely
Bihar elections
The Bihar Legislative Assembly elections concluded with a record voter turnout of 66.91%, the highest since 1951. Female voter turnout reached 71.6%, marking a historic achievement. The elections were monitored by officials and included international observers, highlighting their organization and transparency. Source: Original Link
Bihar elections
The Election Commission of India has announced the schedule for the 2025 Bihar Legislative Assembly elections and bye-elections, emphasizing strict adherence to the Model Code of Conduct (MCC). As of November 3, 2025, over Rs. 108.19 crores in illicit inducements have been seized, including cash, liquor, drugs, and precious
Bihar elections
The Election Commission of India has announced the schedule for the Bihar Legislative Assembly elections and bye-elections, set for November 6 and 11, 2025. It has reiterated the prohibition of displaying election-related content during the 48-hour silence period before the polls, as per Section 126 of the Representation of the
Bihar elections
The Election Commission of India has announced the schedule for the Bihar Legislative Assembly elections and bye-elections, set for October 6, 2025. All polling stations will be equipped with Assured Minimum Facilities (AMFs) including drinking water, toilets, and ramps for persons with disabilities. Voter Assistance Booths (VABs) will be established
Bihar elections
The Election Commission of India has announced the schedule for the 2025 Bihar Legislative Assembly elections and bye-elections, empowering citizens to report violations through the C-Vigil App. 824 flying squads have been deployed to address complaints within 100 minutes. As of October 21, 2025, 650 complaints were lodged, with 94%
Bihar elections
The Election Commission of India has announced the polling schedule for the Bihar Legislative Assembly elections and bye-elections in 2025. Polling will occur in two phases on November 6 and November 11, 2025. As per the Representation of the People Act, all employees are entitled to a paid holiday on
Election Commission
The Election Commission of India (ECI) convened a meeting with heads of various enforcement agencies to strategize against the use of cash, drugs, and other inducements during the Bihar elections. The meeting aimed to enhance cooperation among agencies and ensure a zero-tolerance policy for electoral malpractices, focusing on intelligence sharing
Election Commission
The Election Commission of India has issued digital time vouchers to National and State political parties for free broadcast and telecast time on Doordarshan and All India Radio during the 2025 Bihar Legislative Assembly elections. Each party will receive 45 minutes of airtime, with additional time based on past performance.
Election Commission
The Election Commission of India has announced measures to make the upcoming General Election in Bihar accessible for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs). All polling stations will be equipped with ramps and located at ground level. Special provisions include Braille voter information slips, dummy ballot sheets in Braille, and priority access
Bihar elections
The Election Commission of India has issued directives to various enforcement agencies to prevent the use of money power, freebies, and illegal substances in the upcoming Bihar elections scheduled for October 6, 2025. Expenditure Observers have been deployed to monitor election expenses, and an online system for real-time reporting of