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06 Oct

Bihar Assembly Elections to Be Held in Two Phases on November 6 and 11; Counting on November 14

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New Delhi, October 6, 2025: The Election Commission of India on Monday announced that Assembly elections in Bihar will be conducted in two phases — on November 6 and November 11 — with the counting of votes scheduled for November 14. Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar made the announcement during a press conference, assuring that the polls will be conducted in a transparent and peaceful manner.The CEC stated that it is mandatory to complete the counting of postal ballots before the last two rounds of counting of votes. He also announced that byelections for eight constituencies, including Tarn Taran…

Bihar Assembly Polls to Be Held Before November 22, EC Prepares for Smooth Voting

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Patna, October 5, 2025: The Chief Election Commissioner of India, Gyanesh Kumar, on Sunday confirmed that Bihar Assembly elections will be conducted before November 22, when the current assembly’s term expires. The state has 243 constituencies, including two reserved for Scheduled Tribes (STs) and 38 for Scheduled Castes (SCs).Speaking at a press conference in Patna, Kumar highlighted that the Election Commission (EC) has trained booth-level officers for the first time to ensure seamless polling. He also noted that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists, launched on June 24, 2025, was completed on schedule.“The voters of Bihar should celebrate…

ECI Defends Bihar Voter List Revision, Rejects Allegations of Bias and Irregularities

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New Delhi, August 17, 2025 — The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Sunday addressed the ongoing controversy surrounding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, strongly refuting claims of bias or irregularities.Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar reiterated that under the Constitution, every Indian citizen aged 18 and above has the right to vote, and the Commission treats all political parties equally, regardless of whether they are in the ruling camp or the opposition.“For the last two decades, political parties have demanded corrections in electoral rolls. The Special Intensive Revision is precisely aimed at addressing these…