The Election Commission of India (ECI) issued instructions on the post-poll scrutiny of Form 17A (Register of Voters) and other poll-day documents for the Bihar Elections 2025 Phase-I. The scrutiny of documents was conducted smoothly in all 121 Assembly Constituencies (ACs) in the presence of 121 Returning Officers (RO) and 121 General Observers (GO). Approximately 455 candidates/agents participated in the scrutiny process. After scrutiny, no discrepancy/malpractice was found and no re-poll was recommended in Phase-I. The entire process was videographed and Forms 17A and related materials were re-sealed with the RO's seal. The press release was issued on 07 NOV 2025 at 7:45 PM by PIB Delhi. Release ID: 2187542. Visitor Counter: 206.
Key Entities Referenced
Election Commission of India (ECI): The primary authority that issued instructions and oversaw the election process.
Bihar Elections 2025 Phase-I: The specific election phase to which the announcement pertains.
Form 17A (Register of Voters): A key document scrutinized during the election review process.
Bihar Legislative Assembly: The specific legislative body for which elections were held.
Election Commission
Bihar Elections 2025 Phase-I: No Re-polls
recommended after scrutiny
Around 455 candidates/agents take part in the scrutiny
process
Posted On: 07 NOV 2025 7:45PM by PIB Delhi
1. The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued consolidated instructions on the post-poll
scrutiny of Form 17A (Register of Voters) and other poll-day documents to strengthen
transparency and detect even subtle malpractices at polling stations and recommend for repolls
if required. All candidates were informed in advance about the date, time and venue of scrutiny.
2. Accordingly, scrutiny of documents was conducted smoothly in all 121 Assembly
Constituencies (ACs) which went to polls in Phase-I of the Bihar Assembly elections in the
presence of 121 Returning Officers (RO) and 121 General Observers (GO) appointed by the
Commission. Around 455 candidates or their agents also participated in the scrutiny process.
3. After scrutiny, no discrepancy/malpractice was found at any of the Polling Station and no re-
poll was recommended in Phase-I of the Bihar Legislative Assembly elections.
4. The entire process was videographed and after scrutiny, Forms 17A and related materials were
re-sealed with the RO’s seal.
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