New Delhi, Oct 9: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on October 6, 2025, announced the schedule for the Bihar Legislative Assembly elections and by-elections in eight constituencies across six States and the Union Territory of J&K.

For smooth and orderly conduct of the polls in Bihar, around 8.5 lakh election personnel have been deployed.

This includes nearly 4.53 lakh polling staff, 2.5 lakh police personnel, 28,370 counting officials, 17,875 micro-observers, 9,625 sector officers, and 4,840 micro-observers for counting. Up to 90,712 Anganwadi Sevikas may also be engaged in supporting roles.

Voter facilitation is being strengthened through 90,712 Booth Level Officers (BLOs) and 243 Electoral Registration Officers (EROs), accessible via phone or the “Book-a-Call to BLO” feature on t

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