Bihar elections
The Election Commission of India has completed the first randomization of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verified Paper Audit Trails (VVPATs) for Phase-II of the General Elections in Bihar. This process involved the random allocation of 53,806 Ballot Units, 53,806 Control Units, and 57,746 VVPATs to
Bihar elections
The Election Commission of India has completed the first randomization of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) for Phase-I of the General Elections in Bihar. This process involved the random allocation of 54,311 Ballot Units, 54,311 Control Units, and 58,123 VVPATs to
Election Commission
The Election Commission of India (ECI) held a training program for Returning Officers (ROs) and Assistant ROs for the Bihar Legislative Assembly elections on October 9-10, 2025. The program included an online assessment and doubt-clearing session focused on the nomination process. A total of 243 ROs and 1418 AROs participated
Election Commission
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced the deployment of approximately 8.5 lakh officials for the upcoming General Election to the Legislative Assembly of Bihar and bye-elections in 8 Assembly Constituencies across 6 States and Jammu & Kashmir. This includes polling personnel, police officials, counting personnel, and observers
Bihar elections
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced the schedule for the Bihar Legislative Assembly elections on October 6, 2025, and issued strict directives for the implementation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC). These directives include ensuring compliance with regulations regarding defacement, misuse of government resources, and maintaining citizens&
Election Commission
The Election Commission of India held a briefing for 425 Central Observers, including IAS, IPS, and other officers, ahead of the Bihar Legislative Assembly elections and bye-elections. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar emphasized the role of Observers as 'beacons of democracy' and instructed them to ensure compliance with
Election Commission
The Election Commission of India has announced the deployment of 470 Central Observers, including General, Police, and Expenditure Observers, for the upcoming legislative assembly elections in Bihar and various bye-elections across several states. These observers will ensure the fairness and credibility of the electoral process, enhance voter awareness, and monitor
Election Commission
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has revised guidelines for EVM Ballot Papers to improve clarity and readability. Starting with the upcoming elections in Bihar, candidates' photographs will be printed in color, occupying three-fourths of the space. Serial numbers will be in bold, large font, and uniformity will be