The schedule for the Bihar assembly polls, which will be held in five phases, is likely to be announced by Saturday.
Chief Election Commissioner SY Quraishi and Election Commissioner V S Sampath held detailed meetings with Home Secretary G K Pillai and chiefs of central police organisations to discuss the deployment of forces in the state during the polls.
According to sources, the poll schedule is almost ready and it is being given its final touches.
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