Bihar elections: BJP seeks 2-phase polls; ally JDU says finish it at one go

Bihar's NDA allies, BJP and JD(U), have differing views on the upcoming assembly election schedule. BJP and several parties urged the Election Commission for a maximum of two phases to reduce costs, while JD(U) proposed a single phase, citing good law and order and potential Chhath festival voter participation. The EC is reviewing preparations in Patna.

Bihar elections: BJP seeks 2-phase polls; ally JDU says finish it at one go
Bihar's NDA allies, BJP and JD(U), have differing views on the upcoming assembly election schedule. BJP and several parties urged the Election Commission for a maximum of two phases to reduce costs, while JD(U) proposed a single phase, citing good law and order and potential Chhath festival voter participation. The EC is reviewing preparations in Patna.