ECI to Visit Bihar on Oct 4, 5 to Review Poll Preparedness

The Election Commission of India will visit Bihar on October 4 and 5 to assess the state’s poll preparedness for the upcoming assembly elections.

According to sources, the poll panel will review the preparations and announce the polling dates in the first fortnight of October.

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The ECI aims to complete the election process by mid-November, ensuring a new government is in place before November 22. The commission is likely to schedule the polls in three phases and around Diwali and Chhath festivals, avoiding any disruptions to these major celebrations in Bihar.

The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, initiated in June 2025, is nearing completion. The final draft is expected to have 7.3 crore voters, with 14 lakh new additions, including 10 lakh first-time voters.

The ECI’s visit and preparations come amid ongoing legal proceedings in the Supreme Court regarding the SIR exercise. The court has directed the EC to publish the list of deleted names, allowing voters to file objections. The final arguments will be heard on October 7, after which the SC is likely to pass orders on the legality of the SIR.