The Election Commission has asked the central observers to closely monitor the entire election process in Bihar and bye-elections in 8 Assembly Constituencies in other states to ensure a transparent, free and fair conduct of elections.

 

 

In a statement, the Commission said that it has deployed 121 General Observers and 18 Police Observers for first phase and 122 General Observers along with 20 Police Observers for second phase for the ensuing Assembly

 

 

Election in Bihar. Besides, 8 General and 8 Police Observers have also been appointed for the Bye-elections. Observers have been instructed to remain fully accessible to political parties, candidates, and voters to address their grievances.

 

 

Observers have also been instructed to visit polling stations and ensure the implementation of the initiatives taken by the Commission for the convenience of the voters.