Bihar Voters Entitled to Paid Leave on Election Days: EC Warns Employers of Penalties for Non-Compliance

Oct 18, 2025 05:53 pm CST

The Election Commission has announced that all eligible voters in Bihar's upcoming two-phase elections must be granted paid holidays by employers on polling days, with fines for non-compliance. This provision also applies to eight assembly constituencies holding by-elections on November 11, including daily wage and casual workers who are registered voters in constituencies where elections are being held.