Patna/IBNS, Oct. 4 -- An Election Commission of India (ECI) team- led by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar- visited poll-bound Bihar on Friday, media reports said.

The team also comprises Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi.

The ECI team normally makes a routine visit to poll-bound states ahead of announcing the schedule.

The state elections must be concluded by November 22, when the current term ends.

The team under Kumar's leadership held a meeting with 12 recognised political parties from the state, which is currently under the NDA government.

Prior to Bihar visit, the ECI organised a briefing for General, Police and Expenditure Observers to be deployed as Central Observers for the forthcoming Gener...