Overview
- RJD candidates and supporters gathered outside the Vajra Griha counting centre at Takiya Market Committee in Sasaram after CCTV reportedly went dark and a truck entered the premises.
- District Magistrate Udita Singh and SP Roshan Kumar inspected the vehicle and stated it carried empty boxes used for storing EVMs, offering to review camera footage if required.
- RJD alleged a plan to replace EVMs, sought immediate clarification from the Bihar Chief Electoral Officer and the Election Commission, and pressed for release of complete CCTV footage.
- The party warned of large-scale protests if authorities do not provide explanations, citing prior complaints about CCTV outages and vehicle movements in Nalanda and Mohiuddin Nagar.
- Vote counting for all 243 Bihar assembly seats is scheduled for November 14 after two polling phases on November 6 and 11, with turnout reported at about 66 to 69 percent.