The Election Commission of India (ECI) is preparing to announce the Bihar assembly election dates soon. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and other officials are expected to visit Bihar after September 30 to review preparations. September 30 also marks the completion of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter rolls. The polls are likely to be scheduled in October, with the entire election process expected to conclude before November 22.

Why October is the likely month for Bihar polls

Reports suggest that elections could take place between October 2 and October 20. The ECI aims to complete the process before Chhath Puja, which falls between October 25 and 28, a festival of significant importance in Bihar. In 2020, the election schedule was announced on September 25, with

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