The Bihar Panchayat Elections 2026 are drawing major attention across the state. People are talking about the Bihar Panchayat Elections 2026 because these polls will bring many important changes. For the first time, EVMs will be used in Panchayat voting. The State Election Commission has already started preparing for this upgrade. Multi-post EVMs will allow voters to choose candidates for different posts at the same time.
A new reservation roster will also be prepared. Due to this, seats for posts like Zila Parishad, Mukhiyas, Panchayat Samiti, Sarpanch, Panch, and Ward Members may change. As per rules, reserved seats can shift after two terms. Because of this, many current Panchayat representatives may have to contest from new areas.
Banka district alone has thousands of seats, and half of them are reserved for women. This shows how important representation is in local bodies. The tenure of current Panchayats will end in November 2026, and the process for new reservations will begin soon.
Officials say the three-tier Panchayat system plays a key role in village development. With delimitation and new EVMs, this election will mark a major shift in Bihar’s rural governance.
