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National News: Bihar elections schedule announced now The Election Commission of India declared the Bihar Assembly election program for 2025. Polling will be held on November 6 and November 11 in two phases, with results declared on November 14. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar explained that this year’s elections will include several reforms to improve accessibility and transparency. The focus is not only on fairness but also on making voting more convenient. With millions of voters in Bihar, these steps are seen as crucial for smoother polling.
A major announcement is the launch of ECINet, a single platform that integrates 40 different election-related apps. Until now, voters had to download separate apps for registration, complaints, or searching names in the voter list. This created confusion and wasted time. With ECINet, all these facilities are now available at one digital stop. Voters can manage most of their needs in one place. This is expected to simplify the process for both urban and rural citizens.
ECINet allows citizens to file Form 6 for new registration, track application status, and check names in the updated voter roll. The app enables downloading e-voter ID cards and booking a call with Booth Level Officers for help. Complaints about errors in voter cards or violations of the Model Code of Conduct can be submitted easily. It also provides details of candidates, election statistics, and real-time turnout. These features make it a complete digital companion for elections.
Officials said the app is built to be simple enough for ordinary citizens, including rural voters with basic smartphones. Special features will assist differently-abled people. For young voters, educational material about the voting process is available. First-time voters can use it to understand rules and procedures better. By reducing the need to visit government offices, ECINet ensures faster access to services. The Commission hopes this reform increases awareness and participation.
The Commission has prepared extensive arrangements on the ground. Bihar will have 90,700 polling booths, with 1,044 booths managed entirely by women staff. An additional 1,000 model polling stations will be equipped with improved facilities. To prevent overcrowding, each booth will serve a maximum of 1,200 voters. Bihar has 7.42 crore registered voters, including 3.92 crore women, 3.50 crore men, and 14 lakh first-time voters. These numbers highlight the massive responsibility of ensuring smooth elections.
The Election Commission has also introduced strong monitoring measures. All polling stations will be webcast to prevent irregularities. Mobile phones will need to be deposited outside polling areas. Candidate booths will not be allowed within 100 meters of polling stations. Real-time voter turnout will be displayed publicly, allowing greater trust in the system. Security forces will be deployed in sensitive areas. These steps aim to provide peaceful and transparent elections across the state.
Officials believe that Bihar will serve as a testing ground for future national reforms. If ECINet proves successful, it could be expanded across the country. By merging technology with strict rules, the Commission hopes to modernize India’s democratic process. Bihar’s election will therefore decide not only the political leadership but also demonstrate how digital platforms can transform voting. The message is clear: voting should be simple, transparent, and inclusive for every citizen.
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