ECI: no re-poll needed in Bihar Phase-I after scrutiny of Form 17A
The Election Commission of India said on 7 November 2025 that no re-poll was recommended in any of the 121 Assembly constituencies that voted in Phase-I of the Bihar Assembly elections, after post-poll scrutiny of Form 17A (Register of Voters) and other poll-day documents.
Summary
The Bihar Phase-I scrutiny was carried out in the presence of 121 Returning Officers and 121 General Observers, with around 455 candidates or their agents taking part, under ECI's consolidated instructions to detect even subtle malpractice at polling stations. No discrepancy was found at any polling station; the process was videographed and the Forms 17A were resealed with the Returning Officer's seal.
Key facts
- Election
- Bihar Assembly election 2025, Phase-I
- Constituencies
- 121
- Document scrutinised
- Form 17A (Register of Voters)
- Participants
- 121 ROs, 121 General Observers, ~455 candidates/agents
- Result
- No re-poll recommended
Practice MCQs 2 questions
In the ECI's post-poll scrutiny for Bihar Phase-I in November 2025, what is Form 17A?
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Correct answer: A — Register of Voters
The ECI described Form 17A as the Register of Voters, scrutinised along with other poll-day documents.
How many Assembly constituencies went to the polls in Phase-I of the Bihar Assembly elections 2025, where no re-poll was recommended?
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Correct answer: C — 121
Scrutiny was conducted in all 121 Assembly constituencies that voted in Phase-I, and no re-poll was recommended.