Election Commission to meet political parties in Patna today ahead of Bihar pollsNew Delhi: In a key step towards ensuring smooth conduct of the upcoming Bihar Assembly polls, the Election Commission of India (ECI) will hold a crucial meeting with representatives of various political parties in Patna on Saturday. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar will chair the meeting, accompanied by Election Commissioners Dr. Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Dr. Vivek Joshi. The poll panel, currently on a two-day visit to Bihar, is assessing both administrative and security arrangements ahead of the high-stakes elections expected later this year. On Sunday, the Commission will meet with District Magistrates, Superintendents of Police, and election officers to review ground-level preparations and law enforcement measures. Prior to their Bihar visit, the Election Commission on Friday conducted a detailed briefing in New Delhi at the India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management (IIIDEM) for over 400 central observers.