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Bihar Assembly Election 2025 Date Live Updates: As the election nears in Bihar, with the election date to be out soon, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) held a three-hour review meeting at the party office in Bihar. The meeting was attended by all 18 members, including the election in-charge and Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The meeting focused on discussing the 60 “sitting seats” that the party has in the state, with a focus on women and youth. Today, the committee will discuss the remaining seats and the lost seats on which the BJP contested.
“The performance of our current MLAs and potential candidates who want to contest from there was also discussed. There was a discussion on giving special priority to women and youth,” Bihar BJP President Dilip Jaiswal told ANI.
[img=1px,1px]https://data.indianexpress.com/election2019/track_1x1.jpg[/img]The Election Commission of India (ECI) is assessing the preparations being done in Bihar for the upcoming assembly elections. A team led by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar reached Patna yesterday to review poll preparedness. The delegation includes Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi. A crucial press conference after the review meeting was held on Sunday where the ECI updated the media about election-related changes and SIR exercise. The dates of the elections are likely to be announced sometime next week.
The poll panel officials meeting with various political parties comes days after the ECI released the final voter roll post Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar.
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Central Observers deployed in Bihar
The ECI is likely to announce the dates for the Bihar assembly elections anytime next week. In the run up to the same, the top poll body recently deployed the officials as central observers in Bihar. According to the press release, 425 officers, including 287 IAS officers, 58 IPS officers, and 80 officers from IRS/IRAS/ICAS and other services, attended the meeting. The briefing meeting was held at IIIDEM, New Delhi, reported PTI.
CEC Gyanesh Kumar addressed the Observers, and called them the beacons of democracy. As the Commission’s eyes and ears, the Central Observers were told to familiarise themselves with all the election laws, rules, and guidelines, provide direct field inputs and ensure their strict and impartial compliance.
These officials have been asked to remain fully accessible to political parties, candidates, and voters for the redressal of their grievances, the press release stated. The Observers were also instructed to visit polling stations and ensure the implementation of the recent initiatives taken by the Commission for the convenience of the voters.
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Bihar elections candidates’ list
No political party has come up with the list of candidates in Bihar. One of the big reasons is the seat-sharing talks that is still underway and both – ruling NDA and the opposition’s Mahagathbandhanare working on a formula to keep the allies satisfied as the results of the election may throw a surprise.
Meanwhile, Jan Suraaj Party said it will release first list of candidates on October 9. Its National President, Uday Singh, stated that the party will release its first list of candidates for at least 100 assembly constituencies on October 9.
“We will release our first list on the 9th (October). Jan Suraaj had announced long ago that we would announce our candidates before any other party. From our perspective, we’ve already delayed… On the 9th, we will announce the names of candidates for at least 100 assembly constituencies. And we will do this so that our candidates have as much time as possible to prepare in their constituencies. After all, we are a new party, so no matter how much Jan Suraaj’s name is known, we will have to work harder…,” Singh told ANI.
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17:29 (IST) 5 Oct 2025
Bihar elections 2025 live updates: Uddhav Sena MP backs Rahul Gandhi, says Congress MP has exposed ECI
Reacting on Election Commission team's visit to Bihar, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Arvind Sawant says, "The way Rahul Gandhi has exposed the Election Commission is clear. The Election Commission works like a slave, acting as his spokesperson and giving political speeches. Such people are betrayers of democracy. They removed the names of 6.5 million people from the voter list. Who these people are, whether they are right or wrong, must be investigated. People are now so aware that they will keep an eye on everything. Don't forget the Chandigarh elections..."
17:16 (IST) 5 Oct 2025
Bihar elections 2025 live updates: RJD MLAs, MPs and MLCs arrive at Tejashwi Yadav's house
All RJD MLAs, MLCs, and MPs are arriving at RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav’s residence for a meeting focused on the upcoming assembly elections.
16:52 (IST) 5 Oct 2025
Bihar elections 2025 live updates: 'Nitish Kumar has been hijacked, Bihar being run from Delhi', says Tejashwi
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav slams Nitish Kumar again, says, "He (Nitish Kumar) has been hijacked by the BJP and is only a puppet now. The Bihar Government is being run from Delhi by Modi and Amit Shah."
16:30 (IST) 5 Oct 2025
Bihar elections 2025 live updates: 'Nitish wants elections in one phase because he doesn't want to give speech', says VIP founder
Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) founder Mukesh Sahani says, "The situation now is that Nitish Kumar doesn’t want to give a speech. If he were to give a speech, elections would be conducted in five phases. In 2015, Nitish Kumar held elections in five phases because of the circumstances at that time. Now, I am not in a position to go anywhere and give a speech, so he is asking to conduct the election in a single phase..."
16:15 (IST) 5 Oct 2025
Bihar elections 2025 live updates: NDA leaders' meetings continue to finalise seat sharing
Bihar BJP poll in-charge Dharmendra Pradhan, Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) founder Jitan Ram Manjhi, and Bihar Deputy CM Samrat Chaudhary meet RLSP chief Upendra Kushwaha.
Meetings continue amid rain as BJP and NDA leaders try to finalise seat sharing.
16:05 (IST) 5 Oct 2025
Bihar elections 2025 live updates: ECI will maintain recorded of political parties' expenditure - says CEC
On expenditure limit on political parties, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar says, "Regarding the expenditure limit, the Election Commission has already issued instructions. An Expenditure Observer has also been appointed in every district, who will be from the Revenue Services and will maintain records of all expenditure. When it comes to criminal records, no distinction is made; regardless of the candidate, as per the Commission’s instructions, it is mandatory to disclose in the affidavit or inform the public if there is any criminal record..."
15:53 (IST) 5 Oct 2025
Bihar elections 2025 live updates: What CEC said on suggestion of parties on number of phases of Bihar elections
On number of phases in Bihar polls, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar says, "Regarding one, two or three-phase elections, we have heard the views of political parties, each has its pros and cons and the Election Commission will take a decision on this matter soon. As far as voter identification is concerned, the Election Commission has already issued orders. The method of verifying a voter’s identity must follow those orders..."
15:22 (IST) 5 Oct 2025
Bihar elections 2025 live updates: Aadhaar not proof of date of birth, residence or citizenship, says CEC
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar spoke on SC verdict on Aadhaar, "...According to the Supreme Court's orders and under the Aadhaar Act, Aadhaar cannot be considered proof of date of birth, proof of residence, or proof of citizenship."
"The Election Commission requested Aadhaar card within the enumeration form itself. Providing your Aadhaar number is not mandatory under the Aadhaar Act, nor under Section 26 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950. It is optional. It depends on the Aadhaar holder," he said.
The CEC note that even under the Aadhaar Act, the Aadhaar card is neither proof of residence nor proof of citizenship.
"If anyone got Aadhaar card after 2023 or downloaded it after 2023, the Aadhaar card itself, under several orders of the Supreme Court, states that the Aadhaar card is not proof of date of birth...The Supreme Court did say, and we are following that order, that Aadhaar cards should be accepted. We were also accepting Aadhaar cards in the enumeration form and still are... However, the Supreme Court also stated in its order that the Aadhaar card will not be proof of citizenship....the Supreme Court has also stated that it is not proof of citizenship. Other documents may be required for eligibility," he said.
14:56 (IST) 5 Oct 2025
Bihar elections 2025 live updates: Postal ballots be counted before the final two rounds of EVM counting, says CEC
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar says, "Previously, when votes were counted, if there was a mismatch in Form 17C, which the presiding officer gives to polling agents, and in the EVM counting unit, all such VVPATs would be counted in full."
"Similarly, it will be compulsory that postal ballots be counted before the final two rounds of EVM counting. After the election is over, many people want to know how many voters there were, how many men voted, and how many women voted... now, gradually, the progressive implementation of ECI-NET is taking place. Therefore, you will all be able to see these digital index cards within a few days of the election's conclusion," he said.
14:54 (IST) 5 Oct 2025
Bihar elections 2025 live updates: ECI says citizens still have time to file objection to Bihar SIR
Addressing a press meet in Patna, Bihar, CEC Gyanesh Kumar said, "There is still time. If any individual or political party has any issue, they can file their claim or objection up to 10 days before the date of nomination regarding the deletion or addition of names in the voters' list."
VIDEO | Patna, Bihar: Addressing a press conference, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar says, "There is still time. If any individual or political party has any issue, they can file their claim or objection up to 10 days before the date of nomination regarding the deletion… pic.twitter.com/3DqOTqcjPV
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) October 5, 2025
14:48 (IST) 5 Oct 2025
Bihar elections 2025 live updates: ECI simplifies voter apps usage by integrating all apps on One Stop Digital Platform
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar says, "As development progressed, booth-level staff highlighted an issue, often, while standing in line, voters needed mobile phones and nowadays, no one wants to leave their phones behind. To address this, a system was introduced in previous by-elections where mobiles are deposited just outside the polling room; after voting, voters collect their phones immediately... The Election Commission has also leveraged technology over the years, gradually developing nearly 40 separate applications for voters and stakeholders. To simplify this, all these applications have been integrated into a single computer platform called One Stop Digital Platform, ECINET. Its progressive implementation is ongoing and will be applied in Bihar, with any remaining tasks being completed thereafter"
14:46 (IST) 5 Oct 2025
Bihar elections 2025 live updates: Serial number on ballot to be made larger across country
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar says, "...When the ballot paper is inserted into the EVM, the photo on it is black and white, making it difficult to identify, even though the election symbol remains. It was also suggested that the serial number should be larger. So, starting with the Bihar elections, the serial number font will be larger across the country, and the candidates' photographs will be colour photographs."
14:36 (IST) 5 Oct 2025
Bihar elections 2025 live updates: Candidates coloured photos to be made available on EVMs
The ECI said that starting from Bihar, candidates coloured photos will be made available on the EVMs.
14:33 (IST) 5 Oct 2025
Bihar elections 2025 live updates: ECI says polls in the country are held as per Constitution
The ECI said that elections in the country are held as the Constitution of India. He said the process is divided into several steps and are held in due monitoring of multiple agencies.
14:24 (IST) 5 Oct 2025
Bihar elections 2025 live updates: A polling station will have a maximum 1200 voters, announces CEC
CEC Gyanesh Kumar announced that starting from Bihar, now each polling station will only have 1200 voters who will cast vote. The step is being taken to ensure over crowding does not take place.
14:20 (IST) 5 Oct 2025
Bihar elections 2025 live updates: Bihar will show the path of SIR to the country, says CEC
On the SIR exercise, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar said, "Recently, the voter list cleansing work was carried out in Bihar, and the booth-level officers present before us not only carried out the work of cleansing the voter list in their booths, but 90,217 booth-level officers of Bihar performed a work that is exemplary across the country...Just as Vaishali in Bihar showed the world the path to democracy. Together, you will become a source of inspiration for the country in the work of cleansing the voter list."
14:18 (IST) 5 Oct 2025
Bihar elections 2025 live updates: CEC praises people of Bihar for successful SIR
CEC Gyanesh Kumar praised people of Bihar for successful completion of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise.
He said the elections will be concluded before Nov 22.
14:14 (IST) 5 Oct 2025
Bihar elections 2025 live updates: 'CM Nitish Kumar no longer fir to run Bihar', says RJD's Tejashwi Yadav
Referring to his post on 'X' over CM Nitish Kumar, Bihar LoP and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav says, "The Chief Minister has been continuously behaving in ways that are inappropriate - whether it’s disrespecting the national anthem or making remarks against women. He is no longer fit to run Bihar. A syndicate is being run under Nitish Kumar’s name, looting the state and filling their own coffers. These people will be held accountable in due time, but the Chief Minister’s health is not well."
14:10 (IST) 5 Oct 2025
Bihar elections 2025 live updates: ECI honours Bihar BLOs for their work during SIR exercise
CEC Gyanesh Kumar praises the efforts of Booth level officers of Bihar for their hard work during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and other election-related work across the state of Bihar.
14:06 (IST) 5 Oct 2025
Bihar elections 2025 live updates: ECI's press conference on poll preparations begins
The Election commission's press briefing on Bihar elections preparations begins in Patna. The poll panel may announce the dates for the upcoming assembly elections.
13:56 (IST) 5 Oct 2025
Bihar elections 2025 live updates: Dy CM Samrat Choudhary, Bihar BJP incharge arrive at Union Minister Jitan Manghi's house - Watch
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, Bihar BJP incharge Vinod Tawde and Union Minister and BJP's Bihar election in-charge Dharmendra Pradhan arrive at the residence of Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi.
#watch | Patna: Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, Bihar BJP incharge Vinod Tawde and Union Minister and BJP's Bihar election in-charge Dharmendra Pradhan arrive at the residence of Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi pic.twitter.com/jcos0ILV68
— ANI (@ANI) October 5, 2025
13:54 (IST) 5 Oct 2025
Bihar elections 2025 live updates: ECI's press conference to begin soon, stay tune
The ECI's press conference on Bihar poll preparedness is set to begin shortly. Stay tune on this page for all important updates related to Bihar election dates.
13:43 (IST) 5 Oct 2025
Bihar elections 2025 live updates: Where to watch election commission's press conference at 2 pm
The Election Commission of India will address a press conference in 20 minutes at 2 pm. The ECI team will brief the press about Bihar elections preparations in Patna.
The poll body may announce the schedule of the upcoming elections as well. Financialexpress.com will be publishing live updates here throughout the presser.
ECI will also livestream the presser on its official YouTube channel here.
13:36 (IST) 5 Oct 2025
Bihar elections 2025 live updates: JMM asks for 12 seats from INDIA bloc for Bihar, key meeting on seat-sharing tomorrow
Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader Manoj Pandey said that it is clear that (in the Bihar elections) their demand is for 12 seats and that list has reached the leaders of the INDIA alliance.
"Discussions will take place on those 12 seats. Tomorrow, our two leaders will go to Bihar, and they will talk to Tejashwi Yadav. Then, an official announcement will be made..." he said.
13:25 (IST) 5 Oct 2025
Bihar elections 2025 live updates: 'Tejashwi accustomed to ballot box theft...', BJP's jibe at RJD leader
Reacting to RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav's statement, BJP MP Sanjay Jaiswal says, "RJD leader Tejashwi was accustomed to ballot box theft during Shahabuddin’s era, but times have changed. Today, voting happens through EVMs, and every citizen casts their vote genuinely..."
13:22 (IST) 5 Oct 2025
Bihar elections 2025 live updates: ECI shares update on X about review meeting on poll preparations
The official X handle of the Election Commission of India says, ""Day 2/Patna: #eci reviews preparedness for upcoming #bihar Legislative Assembly Elections, 2025. In images : Commission’s meeting with CS, DG and other Senior Officers."
Day 2/Patna: #eci reviews preparedness for upcoming #bihar Legislative Assembly Elections, 2025
In images : Commission’s meeting with CS, DG and other Senior Officers. pic.twitter.com/nSqXPnlaWf
— Election Commission of India (@ECISVEEP) October 5, 2025
13:17 (IST) 5 Oct 2025
Bihar elections 2025 live updates: ECI to address the media at 2pm today
The ECI will address a press conference today at 2 pm and give updates on Bihar elections preparations.
The poll panel is likely to announce the dates of elections as well.
12:54 (IST) 5 Oct 2025
Bihar elections 2025 live updates: 'Over 600 people killed furing 'jungle raj',' says MoS Nityanad Rai
Union MoS Nityanand Rai says, "...Over 600 people were killed in targeted attacks. Wasn’t that Jungle Raj? During the RJD’s rule, more than fifty policemen were also killed during elections. In other words, total murders exceeded a 700. I am referring to the killings that took place during those fifteen years..."
12:36 (IST) 5 Oct 2025
Bihar elections 2025 live updates: Vajpayee ji brought EVMs and since then, elections have been fair - Samrat Choudhary
Bihar Dy CM Samrat Choudhary said that Atal Bihari Vajpayee brought EVMs, and since EVMs came, the country's elections have been fair.
"... Today, the Election Commission is fulfilling this responsibility. Now there is good governance in Bihar..." he said.
12:11 (IST) 5 Oct 2025
Bihar elections 2025 live updates: ECI to address press conference today after 2-day review of Bihar poll preparedness
The Election Commission of India (ECI) will address a press conference on Bihar poll preparedness.
The ECI team met political parties in Bihar on Saturday and reviewed the preparedness of enforcement agencies for the upcoming Legislative Assembly elections.
The Commission, led by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, held a meeting in Patna today with the heads and nodal officers of various enforcement agencies to assess coordination and readiness for ensuring free, fair, and inducement-free elections in the State. |
