The Election Commission has intensified preparations for the 2025 Bihar Assembly Elections. On Sunday, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar held an important press conference, sharing several important and crucial details related to the elections. He began the press conference by saying “Pranam” in Bhojpuri and appealed for people to participate enthusiastically, treating the elections like a festival like Chhath Puja.
Here are the 10 most important points from CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s press conference:
10 key points from the Chief Election Commissioner’s press conference:
1. Elections will be held ahead of schedule: The term of the Bihar Legislative Assembly ends on November 22, 2025. The Election Commission will conduct the elections before that time.
2. Election strategy prepared:The Commission has met with state officials and formulated a comprehensive strategy. All preparations have been completed.
3.Started in Bhojpuri, called voting a festival: Speaking to the voters of Bihar in Bhojpuri, Gyanesh Kumar said that just as Chhath Puja is celebrated, voting should also be celebrated like a festival.
4.Special training for BLOs and booth agents: For the first time, 700 booth-level agents and 90,217 BLOs from across the country have received special training in Delhi. This process is being implemented for the first time in the Bihar elections.
5. Voter list update completed: The voter list correction process, which began on June 24, 2025, has been completed. Time was also given to add missing names.
6.Aadhaar card will remain optional: Aadhaar will be considered a means of identification, not proof of citizenship. Providing it will not be mandatory, so there is no need to worry.
7.Candidate’s color photo will appear on EVMs: Now, EVMs will have candidates’ color photos and names in large font, making identification easier.
8. Mock polls will be mandatory at every booth: Mock polls will be conducted at every booth before voting. The CEC has appealed to all political parties to deploy their polling agents.
9. No more than 1,200 voters at any booth: To reduce crowding, there will be a maximum of 1,200 voters at each polling station. Immediate action will be taken if there is excessive crowding.
10. Webcasting and digital facilities at all booths: Webcasting will be provided at polling stations to maintain transparency. Additionally, voters will also have access to digital index cards and a digital platform for election-related information.