Bihar State Election Commission
Bihar State Election Commission is an autonomous and statutory body constituted in Indian state of Bihar for ensuring that elections are conducted in free, fair and unbiased way. Constitution of India with provisions as per Article 324 ensures creation and safeguarding of the powers of Election Commission. Bihar State Election Commission is responsible for conducting elections for Urban Local Bodies like Municipalities, Municipal Corporations, Panchayats and any other specified by Election Commission of India. Bihar State Election Commissioner is appointed by Governor of Bihar. History and Administration Bihar State Election Commission was formed in accordance with powers of Election Commission of India, which was constituted in year 1950 to supervise state level elections. State election commissioner is appointed by Governor. To ensure the autonomy of the position, the Bihar state election commissioner cannot be removed from office except on the grounds and manner specified for judge of High Court. Bihar State Election Commission had adopted bio-metric system of voter identification in the panchayat polls conducted during November'2021. Bihar State Election Commission had partnered with Staqu, AI implementation enabler, to automate the vote counting for Panchayat elections held in November'2021. Powers and Responsibilities Bihar States Election Commissioner is responsible for the