New Delhi: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar announced on Monday that more than 7.4 crore people are eligible to cast their votes in the upcoming Bihar Assembly Elections next month.
The top poll official made the announcement during a press conference in New Delhi, where he declared the dates for the two-phase state polls:
- Phase 1 Voting: November 6
- Phase 2 Voting: November 11
- Results Declaration: November 14
Voter List Status and Correction Window
CEC Kumar confirmed that the final voter list, which officially includes over 7.24 crore registered voters, was officially published on September 30.
Crucially, he assured the public that the window for eligible citizens to be added to the electoral roll remains open. Voters can still get their names added to the list until 10 days before the nomination date for the elections.
Furthermore, in a move to ensure accuracy, the CEC added that in the event of any discrepancy or “lapse” found in the final voter list, an appeal can be officially filed with the District Magistrate.