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Bihar Election Preparations: CEC Gyanesh Kumar Confirms Voter List Revision and Introduces Colored EVM Ballots
Oct 05, 2025 06:22 pm CST
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar confirmed that Bihar's Assembly elections will conclude before November 22, featuring purified voter lists after 22 years and introducing colored EVM ballots for easier identification. Kumar emphasized that Aadhaar is not proof of citizenship and voter verification will follow established protocols.
Bihar BJP Chief's Demand for Burqa-Clad Voter Verification Sparks Political Controversy
Oct 05, 2025 04:38 pm CST
Bihar's political landscape heats up as BJP state chief Dilip Jaiswal's demand for verifying burqa-clad voters creates tensions between coalition partners and opposition. The controversy centers on voter identification practices, with the RJD calling it a "political conspiracy" while JDU distances itself from its ally's position. The debate raises questions about balancing electoral integrity with cultural respect ahead of upcoming Bihar elections.
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.