The results of Bihar Assembly elections (2025) are to come tomorrow (Friday). Regarding this, the Election Commission said on Wednesday (November 12, 2025) that the electronic voting machines (EVMs) have been kept in the strong room amid tight security arrangements. The counting of votes will be done on Friday (November 14, 2025) at 46 centers established in all 38 districts of the state. EVM and VVPAT machines used in voting have been kept in a two-tier security cordon.

The responsibility of internal security of the strong room complex has been entrusted to the Central Armed Paramilitary Forces (CAPF), while the responsibility of external security arrangements has been given to the District Police. Apart from this, 24-hour CCTV surveillance and other security arrangements have been made.

Defective EVMs and VVPATs kept safe

A control room has also been set up in each strong room complex, where senior officers will be on constant duty. All District Election Officers and Returning Officers of the respective assembly constituencies have been instructed to inspect the strong rooms daily. EVMs and VVPATs found faulty during the mock poll or at the time of voting as well as unused machines have been kept safe separately.

Ban imposed on meetings, processions, protests or demonstrations

On the other hand, Patna’s District Election Officer-cum-District Magistrate Thiagarajan SM said that violation of the Model Code of Conduct will not be tolerated. Explaining the guidelines, he said that any kind of victory procession is banned. Any kind of meeting, procession, dharna or demonstration related to political purpose by any person/political party/organization will be prohibited. Sound amplifier will not be used.

District control room will work 24×7 hours

Patna DM said that no compromise can be made on maintaining law and order. No work will be done contrary to the conditions of permission. The District Control Room (0612-2219810/ 2219234) will work 24×7. As per requirement, any kind of information can be given to the district control room or dial-112.

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