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ECI Sets Bihar Poll Dates and Tightens Rules on Print Political Ads

The order activates MCMC panels at state and district levels with a two-day filing deadline for print-ad clearance.

Overview

  • Polling for the Bihar Assembly election will be held in two phases on 6 November and 11 November.
  • Print political advertisements on the poll day and the preceding day require prior MCMC approval, with restricted days set for 5–6 November and 10–11 November.
  • Applications for pre-certification must be submitted at least two days before the intended publication date, with panels activated to issue timely decisions.
  • The Commission instructed state governments to enforce compliance and ensure voter access, including a paid holiday for employed voters under Section 135B on both polling days.
  • By-elections to eight Assembly constituencies across seven states are scheduled for 11 November under the same notification.