Election Commission
The Election Commission of India has launched the National Voter Helpline and state-level helplines to assist citizens with election-related queries. The helpline operates daily from 8 AM to 8 PM, providing support in regional languages. Citizens can also use the 'Book-a-Call with BLO' feature to directly contact Booth
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
Election Commission
The Election Commission of India concluded a two-day Conference of Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) at IIIDEM, New Delhi, focusing on preparations for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar led the conference, which included discussions on the progress of mapping current electors and interactions
Election Commission
The Election Commission of India (ECI) commenced a two-day Conference of Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) at IIIDEM, New Delhi, to assess the preparedness for the nationwide Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar led the conference, which followed a previous meeting on SIR preparedness. The Commission reviewed
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%
Election Commission
The Election Commission of India has announced the schedule for the 2025 Bihar Legislative Assembly elections and bye-elections in 8 Assembly Constituencies. To ensure free and fair elections, the Commission has appointed 121 General Observers and 18 Police Observers for Phase 1, and 122 General Observers along with 20 Police
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
EVM
The Election Commission of India has completed the first randomization of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verified Paper Audit Trails (VVPATs) for bye-elections in eight Assembly Constituencies across various states. This process, conducted from October 9 to October 16, 2025, involved District Election Officers and representatives from recognized political
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