Bihar Panchayat Elections: Major Changes Ahead, EVMs & New Reservation Roster

• Bihar's upcoming Panchayat elections will see significant changes, including a new reservation roster and the first-time use of M-3 EVMs.
• Over 2.55 lakh candidates will be elected for various posts, from Mukhiya to Zila Parishad members, reshaping rural leadership.
• The reservation roster will change for the 2026 elections, ensuring equal opportunities for SC, ST, EBC, and women with 50% reservation.
• Delimitation will not occur due to the absence of the 2021 census, meaning elections will use 30-year-old geographical boundaries.
• More than 32,000 M-3 EVMs, costing over 64 crore rupees, are being procured for the elections, with total expenses sanctioned at 200 crore rupees.

Why It Matters: Bihar's Panchayat elections are set for major overhauls with EVMs and reservation changes, but no delimitation.