Across Bihar, 14 constituencies recorded victory margins of less than 1,000 votes, highlighting intense battles where every ballot counted. 

Across Bihar, 14 constituencies recorded victory margins of less than 1,000 votes, highlighting intense battles where every ballot counted.&nbsp;

Bihar Election Results| From Sandesh to Bodh Gaya: 8 assembly seats decided by less than 1,000 votes

The Election Commission of India will hold a press conference at 4 pm today and announce the poll dates for Bihar Assembly elections 2025, according to several media reports that cite EC officials. This comes after Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, along with Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, held several meetings in state capital Patna over the weekend.&nbsp;The poll body also met leaders from national and state political parties including the BJP, JD(U), RJD and Congress for their suggestions on the election schedule. They reportedly urged the EC to conduct the polls after Chhath Puja for larger voter turnout.&nbsp;Notably there have been requests from party leaders to hold Bihar assembly elections in one or two phases so that migrant voters, who have come to their native places to celebrate the Chatth Puja can cast their vote and return to their work immediately.&nbsp;The previous Assembly elections in 2020 were held in three phases.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Election Commission of India will hold a press conference today to announce poll dates for Bihar Assembly elections 2025.

The Election Commission of India will hold a press conference at 4 pm today and announce the poll dates for Bihar Assembly elections 2025, according to several media reports that cite EC officials. This comes after Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, along with Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, held several meetings in state capital Patna over the weekend. The poll body also met leaders from national and state political parties including the BJP, JD(U), RJD and Congress for their suggestions on the election schedule. They reportedly urged the EC to conduct the polls after Chhath Puja for larger voter turnout. Notably there have been requests from party leaders to hold Bihar assembly elections in one or two phases so that migrant voters, who have come to their native places to celebrate the Chatth Puja can cast their vote and return to their work immediately. The previous Assembly elections in 2020 were held in three phases.

The Election Commission of India will hold a press conference today to announce poll dates for Bihar Assembly elections 2025.

Bihar assembly election dates announcement today: Will Chhath Puja become a deciding factor?

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The Election Commission is expected to visit Bihar next month, just ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections slated for October-November, raising anticipation that the election schedule might soon be announced. Typically, the Election Commission conducts a visit to a state on the brink of elections before finalising the polling dates, which are usually announced within a few days of the visit. In the upcoming contest, the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA), comprising of BJP, JD(U), and LJP, is aiming for a continuation of their rule in Bihar. On the other hand, the INDIA alliance, which includes the RJD, Congress, and left-wing parties, is determined to dethrone Nitish Kumar’s government.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-time-has-come-to-decriminalise-defamation-law-says-supreme-court-in-a-shift-from-its-2016-ruling-1758543853467">‘Time has come to decriminalise defamation law,’ says Supreme Court in a shift from its 2016 ruling</a>&nbsp;The current 243-member Bihar Assembly is dominated by the NDA with 131 seats, of which the BJP holds 80, JD(U) has 45, and HAM(S) has 4, alongside the backing of two independents. In contrast, the opposition INDIA bloc has 111 seats, with the RJD leading at 77, Congress at 19, CPI(ML) at 11, and smaller left parties like CPI(M) and CPI contributing two seats each.&nbsp;Ahead of these elections, the Congress party is set to convene a crucial meeting of its Working Committee (CWC) in Patna on September 24. Key leaders, including Party President Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, and other state leaders, are expected to participate in the discussions. The agenda is expected to cover critical state issues such as allegations of ‘vote theft’, rising crime rates, unemployment, and inflation, which have been increasingly problematic in Bihar.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Bihar’s Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has introduced several welfare measures, including free electricity and the deployment of more than 10,000 ‘Vikas Mitras’ to assist marginalised communities in accessing government benefits. Additionally, the state government has announced ₹10,000 for over 30,000 Shiksha Sevaks and Talimi Markaz workers to help them purchase smartphones, facilitating education for children from marginalised backgrounds.

Bihar election countdown: Election Commission set to visit state ahead of poll dates announcement

The Election Commission is expected to visit Bihar next month, just ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections slated for October-November, raising anticipation that the election schedule might soon be announced. Typically, the Election Commission conducts a visit to a state on the brink of elections before finalising the polling dates, which are usually announced within a few days of the visit. In the upcoming contest, the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA), comprising of BJP, JD(U), and LJP, is aiming for a continuation of their rule in Bihar. On the other hand, the INDIA alliance, which includes the RJD, Congress, and left-wing parties, is determined to dethrone Nitish Kumar’s government. Also Read: ‘Time has come to decriminalise defamation law,’ says Supreme Court in a shift from its 2016 ruling The current 243-member Bihar Assembly is dominated by the NDA with 131 seats, of which the BJP holds 80, JD(U) has 45, and HAM(S) has 4, alongside the backing of two independents. In contrast, the opposition INDIA bloc has 111 seats, with the RJD leading at 77, Congress at 19, CPI(ML) at 11, and smaller left parties like CPI(M) and CPI contributing two seats each. Ahead of these elections, the Congress party is set to convene a crucial meeting of its Working Committee (CWC) in Patna on September 24. Key leaders, including Party President Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, and other state leaders, are expected to participate in the discussions. The agenda is expected to cover critical state issues such as allegations of ‘vote theft’, rising crime rates, unemployment, and inflation, which have been increasingly problematic in Bihar. Meanwhile, Bihar’s Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has introduced several welfare measures, including free electricity and the deployment of more than 10,000 ‘Vikas Mitras’ to assist marginalised communities in accessing government benefits. Additionally, the state government has announced ₹10,000 for over 30,000 Shiksha Sevaks and Talimi Markaz workers to help them purchase smartphones, facilitating education for children from marginalised backgrounds.

The Election Commission is set to visit Bihar ahead of the October-November Assembly polls. With NDA and INDIA alliances preparing for a fierce contest, Congress is holding a key meeting to address state issues

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