In view of the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has given a big statement regarding law and order and voting security. He has clearly said that any kind of violent activity will not be tolerated during the elections. The Election Commission is completely working on zero tolerance policy and it will be ensured that every voter can exercise his right without fear. His statement came after the arrest of JDU candidate Anant Singh from Mokama in the Dularchand Yadav murder case.

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said, “I want to make it clear that for the Election Commission there is neither a party nor an opposition, everyone is equal. As far as violence is concerned, the Election Commission wants to make it clear that the Election Commission has zero tolerance towards violence. No activity of violence will be tolerated. The Election Commission is ready to ensure that the common voters can vote peacefully and in a transparent manner as per their wish.”

Gyanesh Kumar said that the primary goal of the Election Commission is to conduct peaceful, transparent and fair elections. For this, strict instructions have been given to the security forces to increase vigilance in any sensitive area and take immediate action on any kind of rumor or violence.

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Chief Election Commissioner made this appeal to the people

The Chief Election Commissioner said, “People should vote fearlessly, their safety is our priority.” He said that a special monitoring team has been formed in every district which will keep an eye on the situation before and on the day of voting.

Why was Anant Singh arrested?

Just before the Bihar Assembly elections, the atmosphere has heated up due to the murder of former muscleman Dularchand Yadav, a supporter of Jan Suraj candidate Piyush, in Mokama. After the incident, the administration immediately came into action and action was intensified on the instructions of the Election Commission. In the same sequence, JDU candidate Anant Singh was arrested from his house in Bedhna Market, Mokama. During the arrest, heavy police force was deployed in the area to avoid any untoward incident. It is being told that Anant Singh has been brought to Patna Police Lines under tight security. This action has been taken under the strict monitoring of the Election Commission so that fairness is maintained in Bihar elections.

Bihar elections are being conducted in two phases

Let us tell you that assembly elections are being conducted in two phases in Bihar. The first phase of voting is scheduled for November 6 and the second phase of voting is scheduled for November 11.

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The Election Commission of India has issued strict instructions to the enforcement agencies regarding the Bihar Assembly elections and by-elections to be held in eight assembly constituencies. The objective of the Commission is to prevent misuse of money power, freebies, drugs and alcohol in elections.

The Election Commission said that instructions have been issued to all concerned agencies including State Police Department, Income Tax Department, State Liquor Department, RBI, CGST, SGST, DRI, ED, NCB, RPF, CISF, SSB, BCAS, AAI, Postal Department, State Forest Department and State Cooperative Department to ensure compliance with the election rules.

Election Expenditure Observers will monitor the election expenses of the candidates. They will reach their respective constituencies and meet all the expenditure monitoring teams and do regular reporting of expenditure. The Commission has also directed to keep flying squads, surveillance teams and video surveillance teams on alert round the clock.

The Commission has activated the Election Seizure Management System (ESMS) to enable real-time reporting of seizures made during elections by enforcement agencies and flying squads. After the election notification, various agencies have so far seized cash, liquor, drugs and freebies worth Rs 33.97 crore.

What did the Election Commission say?

The Election Commission said that the general public should not face any kind of inconvenience or harassment during the enforcement action. At the same time, people can use C-Vigil App to report any violation.

Deputy Director Pawan said, “Our aim is to ensure clean and fair elections. All enforcement agencies are alert and will take immediate action on any irregularities during the elections.”

When are the assembly elections in Bihar?

The dates for Bihar Assembly elections have been announced. This time elections in the state will be held in two phases. The first phase of voting will be held on 6 November and the second phase of voting will be held on 11 November. Counting of votes and results will be announced on November 14. The nomination process for the candidates has also been decided. The last date for filing nominations for the first phase is October 17, while the last date for filing nominations for the second phase has been fixed as October 20. The date for withdrawal of nominations has also been announced. For the first phase it is 20th October and for the second phase it is 23rd October.

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