BJP and RJD Both Request Single or Two-Phase Bihar Assembly Elections with Different Voter Verification Concerns

Oct 04, 2025 11:11 pm CST

The Election Commission met with political parties in Bihar to discuss upcoming assembly elections. While both BJP and RJD agreed on conducting polls in one or two phases, the BJP's request for special verification of burqa-clad women sparked controversy. Parties also raised concerns about voter intimidation in villages and requested various measures to ensure fair elections.