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The Election Commission team visited Patna to review everything for the upcoming Bihar elections. They met with all the major political parties to discuss election arrangements and get their feedback. The commission has finalized the voter list with 7.42 crore eligible voters across the state. Everyone is now waiting for the official election dates to be announced any day now.

Key Points: CEC Gyanesh Kumar Reviews Bihar Poll Preparations With All Parties

  • CEC Gyanesh Kumar led delegation including Election Commissioners Sandhu and Joshi
  • Met representatives from BJP, JD(U), RJD, Congress and other parties
  • Final electoral roll shows 7.42 crore voters for Bihar assembly elections
  • Election dates expected to be announced soon by the Commission
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CEC Gyanesh Kumar led-delegation review poll preparations for upcoming Bihar elections

Election Commission delegation led by CEC Gyanesh Kumar meets BJP, JD(U), RJD, Congress to finalize Bihar assembly election arrangements for 7.42 crore voters.

"Under the chairmanship of the Chief Election Commissioner Shri Gyanesh Kumar, the discussion with all 12 recognised political parties of Bihar began - Election Commission of India"

Patna, October 4

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar led a delegation to Bihar's Patna on Saturday, and reviewed poll preparations for the upcoming Legislative Assembly elections.

The team included Election Commissioners Dr Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Dr Vivek Joshi, along with Bihar's Chief Electoral Officer Vinod Gunjyal and senior officials.

The delegation met with representatives of all recognised national and state political parties, including the BJP, JD(U), RJD, Congress, and others, to discuss election-related issues and gather feedback.

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"Under the chairmanship of the Chief Election Commissioner Shri Gyanesh Kumar, the discussion with all 12 recognised political parties of Bihar began with Election Commissioner Dr. Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Election Commissioner Dr. Vivek Joshi, Bihar's Chief Electoral Officer Shri Vinod Gunjyal, and senior officials of the Commission," the poll body said in a message on X on Saturday.

The Election Commission is expected to announce the dates for the Bihar Assembly polls at any time now.

The review follows the Election Commission of India's (ECI) publication on September 30 of the final electoral roll for the Bihar assembly elections, marking the completion of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). The total number of electors in the final list stands at 7.42 crore, while there were 7.89 crore electors as of June 24 this year.

An Election Commission press release stated that 65 lakh voters were removed from the draft list, and the number of electors in the draft list as of August 1, 2025, stood at 7.24 crore.

It stated that ineligible electors removed from the draft list stood at 3.66 lakh, while 21.53 lakh eligible electors were added to the draft list (Form 6), taking the total to 7.42 crore voters.

The SIR exercise was carried out in line with Article 326 of the Constitution and ECI's motto of 'no eligible voter to be left out, and no ineligible person to be included in the Electoral rolls', the release said.

Over 1.63 lakh electors have been added in 14 assembly constituencies in Patna, according to the district administration.

In Madhubani district, 85,645 voters have been added after the draft publication. After disposing of the claims and objections received, there has been an increase of 56,423 voters in the seven constituencies of the Nalanda district.

The electoral contest in Bihar is largely expected to be a direct fight between the incumbent National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, and the Mahagathbandhan led by the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD).

In the 243-member Bihar Assembly, the NDA currently holds 131 seats, with the BJP holding 80, JD(U) 45, HAM(S) 4, and two Independents.

The Mahagathbandhan holds 111 seats, with the RJD securing 77, Congress 19, CPI(ML) 11, CPI(M) 2, and CPI 2.

Political activity has intensified in the state, with parties trading charges as they gear up for a high-stakes election battle.

- ANI

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Priya S
With 7.42 crore voters, every vote matters. Hope the EC ensures proper arrangements for women and elderly voters. Bihar elections are always intense - looking forward to seeing democracy in action!
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Sarah B
The numbers are impressive - adding 21.53 lakh new voters shows youth participation is increasing. However, I hope the EC addresses concerns about voter intimidation in certain areas. The process must be transparent.
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Arjun K
NDA vs Mahagathbandhan - the battle lines are drawn! With current seat distribution so close (131 vs 111), every constituency will be crucial. Hope development issues take center stage rather than caste politics.
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Nikhil C
While I appreciate the EC's efforts, removing 65 lakh voters seems excessive. Many genuine voters might have been excluded. The process should be more transparent and allow easier appeals for those removed.
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Meera T
As a first-time voter from Patna, I'm excited to exercise my democratic right! The addition of 1.63 lakh voters in Patna alone shows growing political awareness among youth. Let's vote for development! 💪

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