Bihar elections are expected to be held later this year, in October or November; however, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has not announced an official date.
While speaking to ANI on Sunday, the Patna DM stated that the exercise will include the mention of deceased people. The administration will verify the eligibility of people who have relocated to other places to remain on the electoral list.
The Election Commission has started its Special Intensive Revision (SIR) to verify the eligibility of electors in each constituency ahead of Bihar elections, fulfilling its mandate under Article 326 of the Constitution, according to an official statement from the poll panel.
"Is he (Kishor) attacking me because I'm a Dalit? Because I'm a woman? Or because he thinks I'm a scapegoat? If he wanted to criticise the Lok Janshakti Party, there are many MPs he could have chosen. Why only me? Targeting a Dalit woman who is progressing shows a feudal mindset. This kin
Ahead of the upcoming Bihar elections, Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati Maharaj on Saturday stated that the Sanatanis (followers of Sanatan Dharma) have decided to vote only for parties or candidates who stand for the protection and welfare of cows.
All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) President Asaduddin Owaisi accused the Election Commission of secretly implementing the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Bihar ahead of the upcoming state elections.
"We will talk about the Election Commission... Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge and various leaders of the INDIA bloc are continuously discussing these issues. But the Election Commission runs like PM Modi's puppet," Khera told the reporters during his visit to Bihar.
Ahead of the upcoming Bihar elections, Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) founder Prashant Kishor has criticised the Centre for failing to deliver on issues such as employment, poverty alleviation, and development in the state.
In an interview with ANI, Kishor said that even top officials like police officers, doctors, teachers, and bankers are not listening to Kumar. His criticism comes ahead of the Bihar elections, expected to be held in October or November this year.
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav on Monday called his father Lalu Prasad Yadav "Messiah of poor" after he filed his nomination for the post of national president, marking his 13th term in the position.
Months ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav launched a scathing attack on the BJP and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, demanding that Union Home Minister Amit Shah should issue a written affidavit guaranteeing that Nitish will serve a full five-year term if the NDA re