In a meeting with the Election Commission in Patna, JDU demanded single-phase Bihar assembly polls, citing improved law and order and reduced Naxal threat, as per official sources. JDU MP Sanjay Jha urged polls post-Chhath to boost voter turnout, and requested central forces at booths for fair voting. JDU also praised the EC for removing fake voters through the 'Special Summary Revision' process.