The Election Commission led by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, today held deliberations with political parties in view of the preparedness of the upcoming Bihar Assembly Elections.

Representatives from political parties like BJP, JD(U), Congress, RJD, Left and others submitted their views and suggestions for free, fair, inclusive and peaceful elections.

The ruling BJP has demanded that the Bihar Assembly elections to be conducted in fewer phases.

BJP State President Dr Dilip Jaiswal has urged the Election Commission to hold polling in a maximum of two phases. He said that the party has demanded that the elections must be held after the 3rd or 4th of next month.

On the other hand, the opposition party RJD submitted their views against the Special Intensive Revision of voters’ list in the state.

During the meeting with the Commission, the RJD also demanded to conduct elections in two phases. Party leader Abhay Kushwaha emphasised fair enforcement of the model code of conduct.

After the deliberation, the ECI team is holding a high-level review meeting with administrative and police officials. During the meetings, preparations related to administration and law and order will be reviewed.

The meeting is underway with all divisional commissioners, police IGs, DIGs, District Magistrates cum District Election Officers, SSPs and SPs.