Reservation lists have been confirmed, prompting several aspirants to field their spouses to enter the race. Senior leaders and local representatives are being approached for support. Voters are also being contacted actively as young leaders prepare to contest for the opportunity to gain public service experience and local authority.

Political activity in the Kamareddy revenue division has increased sharply with the start of the nomination process. Many aspirants, who have waited for years to contest, are now making strategic moves to secure the sarpanch position. Caste equations have become a key factor as candidates seek unity among community groups.

Evening meetings in villages have become common as aspirants negotiate, offer incentives, and convince community leaders. Some candidates are prepared to spend heavily, even pledging property, to secure the “Sarpanch Saab” title. Villagers expect intense political changes as the withdrawal deadline nears.

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Out of the total voters, over 1.98 crore are men, 1.76 crore are women, and 758 belong to the third gender. Around 7.37 lakh are first-time voters aged 18–19 years. There are 3.22 lakh disabled voters and 1 lakh service voters. The Bihar Elections 2025 also show high youth participation with over 1.96 crore voters aged between 18 and 40 years.

The oldest candidate is 78 years old, while the youngest is just 25. Each seat averages 11 contestants, with Muzaffarpur and Kudhani having the highest (20 each). Nearly 32% candidates face criminal charges, while half are graduates.

Suryagarha is the largest constituency by area, Digha by electorate, and Bankipur the smallest. With 926 women-managed booths and 107 disabled-operated booths, this election aims for inclusivity and transparency.

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To maintain order during the Bihar Elections 2025, the Election Commission has sealed the Nepal border and increased surveillance at all entry and exit points. A total of 1,314 candidates, including 122 women, are contesting this phase for 102 general and 19 reserved seats.

Over 37.5 million voters will cast their votes at 45,341 booths, with 8,608 in urban and 36,733 in rural areas. The Election Commission has completed EVM and VVPAT testing and distributed machines to all polling stations.

Strict security has been arranged, with armed forces deployed at every booth. A three-tier security ring is in place around polling areas, supported by mobile units and checkpoints. So far, 1,005 people have been arrested to ensure a fair and peaceful election.

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A total of 23 candidates who lost the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 have entered the state polls. Out of them, 18 are contesting directly, while five have fielded their family members. RJD has given tickets to 12 of its former Lok Sabha runners-up. The list includes Jaiprakash Narayan Yadav, Lalit Kumar Yadav, Kumar Sarvjeet, and several others.

From the JDU and BJP, six former candidates are again in the race. Chandeshwar Chandravanshi and Dulalchand Goswami represent JDU, while Ramkripal Yadav and Mithilesh Tiwari are contesting for BJP. Congress, CPI(ML), and CPI(M) have also nominated leaders who narrowly lost parliamentary seats. Even family members of MPs—Chetan Anand and Komal Singh—are entering the Assembly contest.

Their comeback bid shows the high political stakes and determination shaping the Bihar Elections this season.

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On the final day of filing alone, as many as 117 candidates submitted 194 sets of nominations. The filing process continued until 3 PM yesterday, as candidates rushed to beat the deadline.

The scrutiny of nominations will take place today, while candidates will have the option to withdraw their papers until the day after tomorrow. With so many contenders in the fray, the by-election is shaping up to be a highly competitive and closely watched political battle.

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The order follows the Bihar Assembly elections schedule and bye-elections in eight constituencies across six states and Jammu & Kashmir. MCMCs have been set up at district and state levels to supervise the pre-certification process according to ECI guidelines.

Political parties and candidates cannot release ads on any internet-based media without MCMC approval. The committee will monitor paid news cases and act where necessary. Candidates must provide verified social media account details during nomination.

The ECI also instructed parties to submit detailed expenditure statements within 75 days of elections. This includes payments to internet companies, content creation, and social media operational costs. The move aligns with Section 77(1) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, and Supreme Court directions.

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The Election Commission fixed the spending limit at ₹40 lakh per candidate. This covers rallies, posters, vehicles, and advertisements. Giving cash, liquor, or gifts to voters is illegal and can lead to imprisonment. Parties must submit star campaigners’ lists within seven days of notification—40 from recognized parties and 20 from others.

A Media Certification and Monitoring Committee will approve political ads for TV, newspapers, and social media. Officials Madhav Kumar Singh, Prashant CH, Amit Pandey, and Ashok Priyadarshi attended the meeting with representatives from RJD, Congress, BJP, JDU, and CPI (ML).

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