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
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