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Notification for the first phase of Bihar Assembly elections issued
Oct-01-2020

In Bihar, notification for the First Phase of State Assembly Elections was issued today. With this, the election the process of nomination of candidates has started. During the First Phase of Assembly elections, polling would be held on 28th of October in 71 Assembly constituencies spread over 16 districts. Last date of nomination is 8th of this month.

In view of COVID-19 pandemic, the Election Commission has first time given option of online filing of nomination papers to the candidates. This can be done through portals of Chief Electoral Officer or their respective District Election Officers. To avoid gathering of crowd during the process of nomination, presence of maximum three people including candidate is allowed in the office of concerned Returning Officer. Wearing of mask and compliance of all COVID-19 protection protocol is compulsory.

Bihar Assembly Elections would be held in three phases for 243 constituencies. Over 7.29 crore electorate are eligible for the polls of the Assembly elections in Bihar.

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