- By Aditya Jha
- Mon, 06 Oct 2025 09:52 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
The Election Commission will announce the polling dates for the much-hyped Bihar election today at 4 pm. The election in Bihar is set to be held in fewer phases after most of the political parties asked to conduct the polls in one or two phases. Apart from this, the election is also expected to be conducted soon after the Chhath festival to ensure maximum participation from the voters. Earlier on Sunday, the Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar thanked the voters for making the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process a success, further asking them to celebrate the polling just like Chhath.
Earlier on Sunday, CEC Gyanesh Kumar stated that the election will be held before November 22, adding that poll body is doing everything to ensure a fair and transparent election. "We congratulate the voters of India. Thank you to everyone for the successful SIR process. I appeal to all the voters of Bihar to celebrate this festival of democracy with the same enthusiasm as you celebrate Chhath. Everyone should vote and ensure their participation," Kumar stated.
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The Election Commission held a meeting with the key political parties on Saturday, seeking suggestions ahead of the polls. During the interaction, the EC described the political parties as “the foundation of democracy” and urged their active participation at every stage of the election process, including the appointment of polling and counting agents.
Representatives of the political parties thanked the EC for the successful completion of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls. The Election Commission on September 30 released the final voter list of Bihar. Upon the completion of the Bihar SIR exercise, 7.42 crore voters were found eligible to vote in the upcoming elections.