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The term of the current Bihar assembly is scheduled to end on November 22 this year, thus the elections must be held before this date.
Bihar Assembly elections 2025: Polls may be held in two-three phases (AP Image)
The Bihar Assembly Elections are likely to be held in two to three phases, and the decision on the poll schedule will be taken keeping dates of Diwali and Chhath festivals in view, sources said on Monday.
The Election Commission of India has begun preparations for polls for the state Assembly, the term of which will end on November 22 this year. It is therefore mandatory for the election process to be completed before the tenure of the current government comes to an end.
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar will visit Bihar this month to take stock of the situation. The ECI has already begun the training of its staff for the polls.
Sources said that the ECI is making efforts to nullify the Opposition’s allegations related to voter list fraud, like those made in previous Assembly polls, including in Maharashtra, Haryana, and Delhi.
“That’s why training for BLOs (Booth Level Officers) has also been conducted. All BLOs will be provided identity cards so that they can go door-to-door for verification,” sources said.
A campaign will also be launched in Bihar to update the voter list, so that the names of young people turning 18 can be added. “Now there will be no duplicate EPIC (Electors Photo Identity Card) numbers — they have been eliminated,” sources said.
Notably, after a crushing defeat in Maharashtra, Opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, had alleged voter fraud, claiming that additional voters were added to the list to benefit the BJP.
The ECI is also preparing to deal with the challenges posed by artificial intelligence (AI).
“Soon, a special cell will be formed within the Commission to monitor AI-related issues,” sources said.
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Bihar, India, India
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