Chhath Puja
Enhanced Railway Operations: 12,000 Special Trains Deployed for Chhath Puja Festival Rush in Bihar
Oct 23, 2025 11:32 am CST
The East Central Railway has implemented comprehensive arrangements across Bihar stations to manage the Chhath Puja festival rush, increasing special train services from 7,500 to 12,000 this year. ECR General Manager Chhatrasal Singh outlined enhanced safety measures, centralized monitoring systems, and contingency plans to ensure smooth travel experiences for the massive influx of passengers visiting Bihar for the festival and returning afterward.
Bihar Election and Chhath Puja: Understanding the Strategic Relationship Between Festivals and Voter Turnout
Oct 14, 2025 09:47 pm CST
The Bihar election schedule strategically accommodates Diwali and Chhath Puja festivals to maximize voter participation, particularly among migrant workers. Historical data shows voter turnout increases when elections follow these cultural celebrations, with percentages rising from 45.85% in 2005 to 57.29% in 2020. The 2025 election uniquely positions voting after Chhath for the first time in recent electoral cycles, while political parties leverage the festival's significance for voter sentiment, as evidenced by Delhi's BJP government emphasizing "grand" Chhath celebrations.
The Chhath Puja Homecoming: How Electoral Timing Creates a Dilemma for Bihar's Diaspora
Oct 07, 2025 06:29 pm CST
This article explores the cultural significance of Chhath Puja for millions of Bihari migrants across India and globally, highlighting their annual pilgrimage home to celebrate this sacred festival. It examines the challenging dilemma they face this year with Bihar assembly elections scheduled shortly after Chhath celebrations, preventing many from participating in both their cherished cultural traditions and democratic rights. The piece delves into the deeper tensions between maintaining cultural identity and navigating the practical realities of migrant life, revealing how this working-class community balances devotion to heritage with the demands of economic necessity.
Bihar Assembly Elections 2024: Election Commission to Announce Poll Dates as Political Alliances Prepare for Crucial Battle
Oct 06, 2025 05:57 pm CST
The Election Commission of India is set to announce Bihar assembly election dates today, with voting to be completed by November 22. The electoral battle will feature a direct contest between Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's NDA coalition and the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan alliance, amid controversy over recent voter list revisions that saw a significant drop in registered voters. Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj will also debut, contesting all 243 seats in this politically significant state election.
Bihar Election Likely After Chhath Puja, Diwali, Dates Out After Dussehra
Sep 22, 2025 02:41 pm CST
Dates for the 2025 Bihar Assembly election will likely be announced after Dussehra (on October 2, this year) with the voting itself spread across two phases in the first and second weeks of November, sources told NDTV Monday morning.