The Election Commission of India announced the dates for the Bihar Assembly election, prompting the Bharatiya Janata Party to predict a clear National Democratic Alliance victory on Monday. BJP leader Syed Shahnawaz Hussain told reporters the two-phase elections would restore NDA governance, citing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's allocation of 14 lakh crore rupees to Bihar over 11 years. Union Minister Giriraj Singh thanked the commission for consulting political parties before finalizing dates, while multiple state officials expressed confidence in securing a majority.
The elections will occur on November 6 and November 11, with results announced on November 14. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar described the Bihar elections as the mother of all elections, assuring voters of peaceful proceedings. The 243-member assembly term expires on November 22, necessitating completion before that deadline. The electoral roll contains 7.43 crore voters after a Special Intensive Revision conducted following a 22-year gap.
The elections will occur on November 6 and November 11, with results announced on November 14. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar described the Bihar elections as the mother of all elections, assuring voters of peaceful proceedings. The 243-member assembly term expires on November 22, necessitating completion before that deadline. The electoral roll contains 7.43 crore voters after a Special Intensive Revision conducted following a 22-year gap.
