The pre-test for the first phase of Population Census 2027 will be conducted from November 10-30 in selected sample areas of all States and Union Territories, the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India said in a notification on Thursday (October 16, 2027).
After prolonged negotiations, the Mahagatbandhan managed to settle the seat division between the allies by late Thursday (October 16, 2025), hours before the final deadline for filing nominations for the first phase of the Bihar Assembly election. A formal announcement is awaited.
