New Delhi : Bihar Assembly polls are to be held in two phases on November 6 and 11, and the results will be on November 14, CEC Gyanesh Kumar declared. The Election Commission wants to tell voters of Bihar that we will ensure elections are conducted transparently while maintaining law and order.
The term of the 243-member Bihar Assembly will end on November 22, making the poll panel’s announcement crucial for the smooth transition of power. The elections will witness a multi-cornered contest. The ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s Janata Dal (United) and supported by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and others, is seeking to retain power.
Smaller NDA allies including Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM), Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP), and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) are expected to influence results in their strongholds, with seat-sharing agreements being finalised in recent days. Election authorities have intensified preparations across the state, with special focus on flood-affected and sensitive areas. The Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) will be deployed in advance, announced Kumar.
Strict zero-tolerance directives against poll-related violence were issued to the District Magistrate, Superintendent of Police and all concerned agencies. Electronic voting machines have been tested and polling staff trained. Transportation, flood management, and administrative readiness in remote constituencies have been prioritised. The poll panel has also set up monitoring teams to oversee compliance with the model code of conduct and smooth execution of the three-phase polls.
The Chief Election Commissioner announced several firsts for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. For the first time, EVM ballots will display candidates’ photographs in colour and with larger fonts, replacing the standard black-and-white images. Booth-level officials will carry official ID cards to make them easier to identify.
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