New Rule for Bihar Assembly Elections: Maximum 1200 Voters per Polling Booth
New Delhi. The Election Commission has taken a major step to streamline the voting process and prevent delays in the final count. From now on, a maximum of 1200 voters will be allowed per polling booth. Earlier, this number was up to 1500. The Commission has directed all states to identify polling stations and ensure that voter numbers are limited accordingly.
This decision will be strictly implemented in the upcoming Bihar Assembly Elections 2025. The Commission believes this will ensure timely completion of the voting process and early availability of final election results.
Currently, India has over 1 million polling stations. Many polling centers used to have a large number of voters, causing delays in the voting process and final result announcements. Even after voting hours ended, long queues remained at many polling stations. This new measure is expected to solve this problem and reduce voter waiting times.
During a recent conference of Chief Electoral Officers, political parties raised concerns about the delays caused by overcrowded polling booths. Following these discussions, the Election Commission issued new guidelines.
During the Lok Sabha elections, political parties also raised concerns about discrepancies in final voter turnout figures. The Election Commission has now made it clear that this rule will be strictly enforced, ensuring a transparent and time-bound voting process.
Annual Exam Answer Sheets to be Randomly Checked in Bihar Schools
Patna. Annual exams are currently underway in all government and aided schools in Bihar for students from Grades 1 to 8. The evaluation process will begin on March 19 and continue until March 26 (excluding March 22 and 23).
The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) has announced that answer sheets for students from Grades 3 to 8 may undergo random re-evaluation. Officials will randomly check the copies to ensure fair marking.
SCERT has directed District Education Officers (DEOs) to instruct school principals to store subject-wise and grade-wise question papers and answer sheets safely, as they may be requested for review at any time. This system has been implemented to prevent any irregularities in the evaluation process.
Evaluation will take place at designated centers chosen by the DEO or within selected school complexes. Students’ scores will be recorded on the E-Shiksha Kosh portal for transparency.
Practice Workbooks to Be Provided for Primary School Students in Bihar
Patna. Starting in the new academic session, students from Grades 1 to 5 in Bihar’s government schools will receive practice workbooks for subjects like Hindi, English, and Mathematics. These workbooks will be colorful and designed to help children understand concepts better.
The Education Department aims to enhance children’s learning abilities and encourage their intellectual development. Teachers will assign homework from the workbook and conduct regular checks.
Workbooks to Be Distributed Before the New Academic Session
The new academic session will begin in the first week of April. Before that, the Education Department plans to distribute these practice workbooks to all students.
Students will be required to complete their coursework before the mid-term exams, ensuring they achieve better academic performance.
Bihar Board Inter Exam 2025 Results Expected by March End
Patna. The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) is preparing to announce the Inter Exam 2025 results by the last week of March.
- Topper interviews will begin on March 21 or 22.
- After evaluation, the topper list will be finalized.
- Matric exam results are expected in the first week of April.
In previous years, results were declared on March 23 in 2024 and March 21 in 2023. This time, results are expected to be announced before March 31.
BSEB Chairman Anand Kishor has already confirmed that Inter results will be released in late March, and Matric results in early April.
3,559 Revenue Employees to Be Recruited Soon in Bihar
Patna. The Revenue and Land Reforms Department of Bihar will soon fill 3,559 vacant positions.
- The requisition has been sent to the Bihar Staff Selection Commission (BSSC).
- 287 positions will be filled through the 70th Combined Examination conducted by BPSC.
- Out of 1,603 sanctioned Revenue Officer posts, 906 are currently filled.
- Out of 8,463 sanctioned Revenue Employee posts, 4,180 are filled.
- For Amin (Surveyor) posts, 1,809 were sanctioned, and 1,761 appointments were completed in 2023.
No Pension for JP Movement Activists Who Were Not Jailed
Patna. Bihar Assembly Minister Bijendra Prasad Yadav clarified that only those JP Movement activists who were imprisoned will receive a pension or recognition certificate.
A total of 74 activists have claimed benefits, but their names do not appear in jail records. The government has now made it clear that only those with official proof of imprisonment will be eligible for pensions.
Computer Education Now Mandatory in Government Schools
Patna. The Bihar government has decided to introduce computer education for students in Grades 6 to 8.
- Previously, computer education was available only in private schools.
- Now, government schools will also offer computer courses in Hindi and English.
- Teachers will be trained to deliver computer lessons effectively so students can grasp concepts more easily.
This initiative is considered a significant step toward integrating modern education into government schools in Bihar.
