The Bihar Assembly elections are drawing near, prompting heightened activity on multiple fronts. Political parties are actively preparing, and the Election Commission is undertaking its own preparations. A team from the Election Commission has arrived in Bihar to assess the state’s readiness for the elections. The team, including the Chief Election Commissioner, will meet with political parties, police officials, and district authorities today.
The Election Commission team has arrived in Patna to oversee the preparations for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. The team, comprising Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, and Vivek Joshi, is on a two-day visit to the city. During their visit, the commission will evaluate the progress of election-related preparations.
A crucial meeting with political parties is set to take place today. It’s anticipated that the meeting will be held at the Taj Hotel in Patna, with participation from major political parties. The Election Commission has extended invitations to prominent parties in the state, including the BJP, JDU, RJD, and Congress.
The Election Commission recently conducted a briefing session for over 400 officers who will serve as central observers for the Bihar elections and other by-elections throughout the country. These officers will act as the commission’s eyes and ears on the ground, ensuring a fair and transparent electoral process.
At a meeting with general, police, and expenditure observers appointed for the Bihar elections, officials were instructed to be fully aware of all election laws and guidelines to guarantee their strict and unbiased enforcement.
The announcement of the Bihar Assembly election dates is highly anticipated. The visit of the Election Commissioner suggests that the announcement will be made shortly. The Election Commission usually assesses the state’s readiness and the government’s preparation before announcing the election dates.