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EC Clears Bihar Phase 1 Voting, No Repolls Recommended

Scrutiny occurred in full view of returning officers alongside general observers, with hundreds of candidate representatives present to review poll-day records.

Overview

  • The Election Commission reported no repoll was warranted across more than 45,000 polling stations covering 121 assembly seats that voted on November 6.
  • Document scrutiny was carried out in all 121 constituencies with 121 returning officers and 121 general observers overseeing the process.
  • About 455 candidates or their agents participated in the review, which was videographed before Form 17A materials were resealed by returning officers.
  • Phase one registered 64.66% turnout, described as the state’s highest to date, with final figures to follow once remaining booth data is compiled.
  • Phase two voting is scheduled for November 11, and counting is slated for November 14.