PATNA: BJP and JD(U), two key NDA partners in Bihar, have differed on the upcoming assembly election schedule. While BJP has urged the Election Commission (EC) to conduct polling in a maximum of two phases to reduce expenditure and disruption, JD(U) has called for a single phase, citing the good law and order situation in the state and the return of Bihar migrants during the Chhath festival, which could boost voter participation. A majority of frontline political parties in Bihar on Saturday suggested the EC to hold the assembly elections in a maximum of two phases, saying that minimal phases would be less tiring and reduce election-related costs. The suggestions came during an interaction with the full team of the Election Commission, comprising chief election commissioner (CEC) G

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