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
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
Election Commission
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced the schedule for the upcoming General Election in Bihar and bye-elections in several states. Political parties and candidates are required to obtain pre-certification for all political advertisements from the Media Certification and Monitoring Committee (MCMC) before publication. This includes advertisements on social
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 that voters can use one of 12 alternative photo identity documents instead of the Electors' Photo Identity Card (EPIC) to vote. This decision aims to facilitate voter identification and increase participation, especially among women in purdah. The ECI has ensured nearly
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
Election Commission
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed political parties to comply with the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) regarding the use of AI-generated content in election campaigns. With the upcoming Bihar Legislative Assembly elections, the ECI emphasized the importance of labeling AI-generated content and avoiding misinformation. Political parties must
Election Commission
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced that elderly voters over 85 years and persons with disabilities can vote via postal ballot in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. This facility allows them to submit their votes from home, with polling teams collecting the ballots. Additionally, service voters and media
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&
Bye-election
The Election Commission has announced a bye-election schedule to fill vacancies in eight Assembly Constituencies across Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Telangana, Punjab, Mizoram, and Odisha. The elections are set to take place on November 11, 2025, with various key dates for nominations and scrutiny outlined. The Commission emphasizes the
Election Commission
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar emphasized the importance of political parties in democracy during a review of poll preparedness for the upcoming Bihar Assembly Elections. The Commission engaged with various political parties, encouraging their active participation and celebrating the electoral process. Suggestions were made to schedule elections post-Chhath festival and