Goa, Oct. 6 -- The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday announced the schedule for the Bihar Assembly election, with polling to take place in two phases - on November 6 and November 11 - and counting on November 14.

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, addressing a press conference, also clarified the use of Aadhaar cards in voter enrolment after NDTV sought details on the number of voters added based on Aadhaar.

Kumar said that while the Supreme Court had permitted Aadhaar as the 12th identity document for registration, it cannot be used as proof of citizenship or domicile."The Supreme Court said Aadhaar can be used as an identity document, but Section 9 of the Aadhaar Act clearly states it is neither proof of citizenship...