Bihar Assembly Polls: Schedule Announcement Looms

The Election Commission is set to announce the Bihar legislative assembly election schedule. A press conference is scheduled at 4 pm. The current assembly term ends on November 22, and political parties suggest polls post-Chhath festival for increased voter turnout. The 2020 elections occurred amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Election Commission is poised to reveal the schedule for the Bihar legislative assembly polls on Monday. A press conference has been scheduled for 4 pm to disclose detailed plans.

The tenure for the 243-member Bihar legislative assembly concludes on November 22. Various political parties have recommended that the elections be conducted immediately following the Chhath festival, which occurs at the end of October. This timing aims to boost voter participation as many individuals return home to celebrate the festivities.

In 2020, the Bihar assembly polls were conducted over three phases, under the complexities posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The upcoming election timetable will be pivotal in setting the stage for the political landscape in Bihar.