Campaigning for 1st phase of Bihar Assembly elections at its full swing
With only one day left for campaigning for the first phase of Assembly elections in Bihar, all political parties are leaving no stone unturned to woo the voters.
47 constituencies are going to poll in this phase on Thursday. Senior leaders including star campaigners are making whirlwind tours to muster support for their party candidates. Congress President Sonia Gandhi... [ Continue reading... ]
Notification for 5th phase of Bihar Assembly elections to be issued today
The notification for the fifth phase of Assembly elections in Bihar will be issued on Friday. 35 Assembly constituencies spread over eight districts will go to the polls in this phase on the 9th of next month.
The districts to be covered in this phase are Patna, Gaya, Nawada, Nalanda, Sheikhpura, Jehanabad, Arwal and Bhojpur. The last day for filing of nominations for... [ Continue reading... ]
Elaborate security arrangement will be made for Bihar Assembly poll
Chief Election Commissioner S. Y. Quraishi has said that an elaborate security arrangement will be made to ensure free and fair Assembly polls in Bihar.
After reviewing poll preparations for the first four phases of elections in the state, he said in Muzaffarpur that all necessary measures are being taken to instill confidence among voters in the Naxal infested... [ Continue reading... ]
EC reviewing election preparedness at Muzaffarpur in Bihar
In Bihar, the Chief Election Commissioner of India S. Y. Quraishi along with two Election Commissioners, V.S.Sampath and H.S. Brahma are reviewing today the election preparedness of 93 constituencies of the state at Muzaffarpur.
The Election Commission is holding discussions with Observers, District Magistrates, SPs, DIG and IGs of areas where the second and third phase of... [ Continue reading... ]
Campaigning picking up for first phase of Bihar Assembly elections
In Bihar campaigning is picking up in those areas where first phase of elections is to be held on October 21 During this phase polling will be held in 47 constituencies of the state.
Leaders of various parties including Congress ,BJP,RJD and Janata Dal( United) addressed a series of election meeting. RJD President Lalu Prasad Yadav and senior Janata Dal (United) Leader and... [ Continue reading... ]
‘Marginalised’ Bihar BJP chief quits for forthcoming Bihar Assembly elections
State BJP President in Bihar Dr. C.P. Thakur has resigned in protest against the distribution of tickets for the forthcoming Assembly elections.
Dr. Thakur submitted his resignation to party President Nitin Gadkari. He also announced that he would not participate in the election campaign. He said he has been marginalised in matters of policy decisions. The... [ Continue reading... ]
Filing of nomination papers begins for 3rd phase of Bihar Assembly elections
Filing of nomination papers for the 3rd phase of Assembly elections in Bihar has started with the issuing of Notification on Monday. 48 constituencies spread across six districts of the state will go to the polls in this phase on the 28th of October. The districts are East Champaran, West Champaran, Gopalganj, Siwan Saran and Vaishali.
The last day for filing of... [ Continue reading... ]
Bihar Assembly polls: 50 candidates file nomination papers for first phase
In Bihar, 50 candidates filed their nomination papers yesterday for the first phase of elections to be held on October 21. With this total number of nomination papers filed has gone up to 61. Seven candidates have filed their nomination papers for the second phase of elections.
The Janta Dal (United) has released the list of 54 candidates for the first and second... [ Continue reading... ]
EC orders to shift 6 IAS, 5 IPS officers in Bihar
The Election Commission has instructed the Bihar Government to shift 6 IAS and 5 IPS officers. These officers include Five District Magistrate three SPs one IG, One DIG and One Divisional Commissioner. AIR patna correspondent reports that the state government transferred these officers late night.
DMs of Saran, Bettia, Lakhisarai, Vaishali and Munger were transferred. Similarly SPs of... [ Continue reading... ]
Filing of nominations for 1st phase of Assembly polls gets underway in Bihar
The poll process for Assembly elections in Bihar has been set in motion on Monday with issue of notification for the first phase of elections.
Filing of nomination papers for the first phase of election has started after notification.
47 constituencies spread across eight districts of the state will go to the polls in this phase on October 21.These districts... [ Continue reading... ]
