The Election Commission is scheduled to announce the dates for the Bihar elections today at 4 PM. Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar will hold a press conference to detail the phases of the upcoming elections. The elections for the Bihar Legislative Assembly must conclude before November 22, the date when the current Assembly’s term ends. Discussions center on the number of phases the assembly elections will span. With political parties reportedly requesting fewer phases, the Election Commission may consider streamlining the process compared to the previous elections. What historical precedents exist regarding election phases in Bihar? What is the Election Commission currently considering?
