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ECI Press Conference Highlights- Bihar assembly elections before November 22, says CEC Gyanesh Kumar

ECI Press Conference Highlights- The ECI delegation, currently on a two-day visit to the state, convened important meetings in Patna with enforcement agencies to ensure free and fair elections on Sunday.

ECI Press Conference Highlights- With the Bihar Assembly elections approaching, the Election Commission has intensified its preparations by holding a series of meetings across the state. The meeting continued on Sunday, October 5 with the Election Commission of India (ECI) holding press conference at 2 pm. Notably, on Saturday, the commission had held meeting with 12 political parties in Patna to discuss the upcoming polls.

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Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, accompanied by Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, conducted a thorough review of the poll preparedness for the upcoming Elections. The ECI delegation, currently on a two-day visit to the state, convened important meetings in Patna with enforcement agencies to ensure free and fair elections. After these discussions, the Election Commission briefed the media on the current status of election readiness, highlighting measures taken to maintain the integrity of the electoral process.

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A press conference to share key developments, including a summary of preparedness measures reviewed so far, feedback received from political parties, and the roadmap for the coming weeks was held. The Bihar assembly elections will be held before November 22, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar said on Sunday while addressing a press conference in Patna.

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After reviewing poll preparedness on Saturday, the ECI had issued a statement, with CEC Kumar calling political parties a “significant stakeholder of a strong democracy.” He called upon them to fully participate at every stage of the election process by appointing their polling and counting agents. The Commission also encouraged the political parties to wholeheartedly celebrate elections in a festive spirit along with the voters. According to the commission, the political parties thanked the poll body for successfully completing the historic Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise and purifying the electoral rolls and reiterated their faith and trust in the electoral processes.

ECI Press Conference Highlights-

15:06 (IST) 5 Oct 2025
ECI Press Conference Live Updates- Voter list claims and objections can be filed until 10 days before nomination deadline

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar said, "There is still time until ten days before the last date of nomination. If any person or any political party has any concerns that any eligible voter has been left out or that the name of an ineligible voter is on the voter list, they can file their claims and objections. The claims and objections received will be resolved at the ERO level. After the nomination process is over, the list is frozen until the election is over. There is still time left." "As far as expenditure limits are concerned, instructions regarding expenditure limits have been issued by the Election Commission. An expenditure observer has also been appointed in every district, who will be from the revenue services and will keep accounts of expenditures. No matter what kind of candidate you are, you must follow the procedure set by the Commission. You must disclose in the newspaper or inform the public that you have a criminal record..."

14:59 (IST) 5 Oct 2025
ECI Press Conference Live Updates- CEC Gyanesh Kumar highlights 17 new election initiatives implemented in Bihar

CEC Gyanesh Kumar said, "17 new initiatives have been successfully implemented in Bihar, some will be implemented in the conduct of elections, and some in counting... Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) are responsible for preparing the voter list. In Bihar, there is an ERO in each of the 243 assembly constituencies. Together, they, along with 243 EROs and 90,207 BLOs, completed the task of cleansing the voter list after nearly 22 years."

14:55 (IST) 5 Oct 2025
ECI Press Conference Live Updates- CEC says ECI will accept Aadhaar cards, reiterates it's not proof of citizenship

CEC stated that the ECI will accept Aadhaar cards for inclusion in voter lists; however, the commission reiterated that it is not a form of citizenhsip.

14:53 (IST) 5 Oct 2025
ECI Press Conference Live Updates- VVPATs to be fully counted in case of mismatch with Form 17C, postal ballots to be counted early

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar said, "Previously, when votes were counted, if there was a mismatch in Form 17C, which the presiding officer gives to polling agents, and in the EVM counting unit, all such VVPATs would be counted in full. Similarly, it will be compulsory that postal ballots be counted before the final two rounds of EVM counting. After the election is over, many people want to know how many voters there were, how many men voted, and how many women voted... now, gradually, the progressive implementation of ECI-NET is taking place. Therefore, you will all be able to see these digital index cards within a few days of the election's conclusion."

14:51 (IST) 5 Oct 2025
ECI Press Conference Live Updates- Identity cards for Booth Officials, mobile phone ban inside polling booths

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar said, "The Election Commission has decided that no polling station will have more than 1,200 voters." "Identity cards have been introduced for booth-level officials to better identify them when approaching voters. Mobile phones can be deposited in a room outside the booth. This process will be implemented throughout Bihar... There will be 100% webcasting at every polling station."

14:48 (IST) 5 Oct 2025
ECI Press Conference Live Updates- Ballot papers to get colour photos and larger serial numbers nationwide, says CEC

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar said, "When the ballot paper is inserted into the EVM, the photo on it is black and white, making it difficult to identify, even though the election symbol remains. It was also suggested that the serial number should be larger. So, starting with the Bihar elections, the serial number font will be larger across the country, and the candidates' photographs will be colour photographs."

14:41 (IST) 5 Oct 2025
ECI Press Conference Live Updates- Each polling station to have 1200 voters

CEC stated that each polling station will have approximately 1,200 voters assigned to it. This arrangement aims to manage the voting process efficiently and ensure smooth conduct during the elections.

14:37 (IST) 5 Oct 2025
ECI Press Conference Live Updates -Candidates’ photos to appear in colour on voter documents

Now, candidates’ photographs on election-related documents will appear in colour, making it easier for voters to identify them. This move aims to increase transparency and improve voter awareness.

14:35 (IST) 5 Oct 2025
ECI Press Conference Live Updates- Bihar assembly elections to be held before November 22, says CEC Gyanesh Kumar

The Bihar assembly elections will be held before November 22, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar said on Sunday while addressing a press conference in Patna.

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14:32 (IST) 5 Oct 2025
ECI Press Conference Live Updates- SIR Process in Bihar completed on deadline, polls expected before November 22

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar said, "Bihar has 243 assembly constituencies – 2 for STs and 38 for SCs. The term of the Bihar Legislative Assembly ends on November 22, 2025, and elections will be held before that time... The Election Commission trained booth-level officers for the first time... SIR was launched on June 24, 2025, and completed by the deadline."

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14:31 (IST) 5 Oct 2025
ECI Press Conference Live Updates- 100% Webcasting will be done, says CEC Gyanesh Kumar

CEC Gyanesh Kumar stated that now 100% Webcasting will be done.

14:28 (IST) 5 Oct 2025
ECI Press Conference Live Updates- CEC appeals to Bihar Voters- Participate in Elections with Chhath-like enthusiasm

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar stated, "We congratulate the voters of India. Thank you to everyone for the successful SIR process. I appeal to all the voters of Bihar to celebrate this festival of democracy with the same enthusiasm as you celebrate Chhath. Everyone should vote and ensure their participation."

14:26 (IST) 5 Oct 2025
ECI Press Conference Live Updates- SIR to be implemented across the country, says CEC Gyanesh Kumar

CEC Gyanesh Kumar stated that SIR will be implemented across the country.

14:24 (IST) 5 Oct 2025
ECI Press Conference Live Updates- CEC Gyanesh Kumar praises SIR as ‘Exemplary for the Nation’

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar says, "Recently, the voter list cleansing work was carried out in Bihar, and the booth-level officers present before us not only carried out the work of cleansing the voter list in their booths, but 90,217 booth-level officers of Bihar performed a work that is exemplary across the country...Just as Vaishali in Bihar showed the world the path to democracy. Together, you will become a source of inspiration for the country in the work of cleansing the voter list."

14:18 (IST) 5 Oct 2025
ECI Press Conference Live Updates- Bihar Assembly dissolution on November 22; election dates expected ahead of deadline

The ECI stated that since the Bihar Assembly is scheduled to dissolve on November 22, the poll dates are likely to be announced before that.

14:15 (IST) 5 Oct 2025
ECI Press Conference Live Updates- CEC Gyanesh Kumar urges voters to celebrate upcoming polls like festival

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar has urged Bihar voters to celebrate the upcoming polls like festival.

14:13 (IST) 5 Oct 2025
ECI Press Conference Live Updates- CEC Gyanesh Kumar briefs media

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar begins addressing the media.

14:08 (IST) 5 Oct 2025
ECI Press Conference Live Updates- Election Commission of India begins PC

Election Commission of India begins press conference on poll preparedness for upcoming Bihar Assembly Elections.

First published on: Oct 05, 2025 10:03 AM IST


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