The Election Commission's visit for the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 is scheduled after Dussehra. Voting will take place in three phases, and the final voter list will be released on September 30. Special attention will be given to security, surveillance, and voter awareness.
Bihar: The path for the dates of the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 appears to be clearing. A team from the Election Commission, led by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, may visit Bihar immediately after Dussehra. The purpose of this visit is to review election preparations and finalize the schedule for the assembly elections. This visit by the Election Commission is considered a significant step towards conducting the electoral process in the state effectively and in a timely manner.
Election Schedule to be Decided After Dussehra Visit
According to sources, the Election Commission team will travel to Bihar after Dussehra. The objective of this visit is to finalize the polling dates and other electoral programs. This visit by the Commission has been scheduled keeping in mind the festive season, to ensure the election process can be completed on time.
Focus on Diwali and Chhath Puja
Election Commission officials have indicated that the election schedule is likely to be announced during Diwali. Following this, the polling schedule will be determined keeping Chhath Puja in mind, between October 25 and 28. Thus, the election dates will be announced considering the festive season and public convenience.
Voting Likely in Three Phases
According to information, voting in the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 may take place in three phases. The first phase will commence on November 5 and conclude by November 15. This timeline ensures that the new assembly can be constituted by November 22. The term of the current assembly ends on November 22, hence it is crucial for the electoral process, including voting, counting, and declaration of results, to be completed on time.
Final Voter List on September 30
The Election Commission stated that the final voter list under the ongoing Special Intensive Revision – SIR in the state will be published on September 30. This step has been taken to expedite the electoral process and ensure an accurate list of voters. The publication of the final list ensures that all eligible voters can exercise their right to vote.
Training of Booth Level Agents
The Election Commission has already commenced a training program for Booth Level Agents (BLAs). More than 280 agents from the state have participated in this program. This training ensures that the voting process at polling stations is conducted transparently and fairly. During the training, information is provided on polling security, voter list verification, and the operation of EVM/VVPAT machines.
Election Security and Surveillance
The Election Commission is paying special attention to security and surveillance during the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025. Coordination will be established with the police and other security forces to maintain law and order in the state. Arrangements for electronic surveillance and spot inspections have been made to prevent any kind of malpractice during the polling process.
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has already clarified that the Commission's objective is to ensure fair, transparent, and timely elections in all phases. Keeping in mind Bihar's diverse population and geography, the Commission has prepared the polling schedule and security arrangements.
