The report suggests that the list of final voters will be published as a result of the intensive special revision (SIR) of the electoral lists on September 30. Shortly after, the election commissioner should visit the Bihar and announce the voting calendar.
The electoral commission plans to hold the elections of the Bihar Assembly between Durga Puja and Diwali, with a vote likely to take place between October 2 and 29. This time, the elections should be carried out in two to three phases, according to the report. Political activity has intensified, the parties preparing for polls and discussions already underway on the selection of candidates.
In 2020, the electoral commission announced the electoral dates of the Bihar assembly on September 25, with surveys held in three phases and counting on November 10. The Bihar assembly has a total of 243 seats. Currently, the NDA has a majority, although its strength has decreased compared to 2020.
The National Democratic National Alliance has 132 deputies and the Mahagathbandhan opposition has 110 members in the Assembly.
The Commission said the electoral process will be completed before the deadline of November 22. With this insurance, political parties have intensified their preparations, organizing consecutive Patna strategy meetings in Delhi. An intense and closely fought competition is planned.
