The Election Commission today held meetings with the officials of various enforcement agencies, police officers, Central police forces and senior administrative officers in Patna to ensure free, fair and peaceful assembly elections in Bihar. The commission team, led by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, discussed curbing the menace of black money, liquor and narcotics with various enforcement agencies.

Officials from the Income Tax Department, Enforcement Directorate, Customs, Narcotics Control Bureau, banks, railways and other enforcement agencies attended the meeting. The Election Commission also assessed the security, law and order aspect, trans border security aspects along the International border and coordination in Bihar with the nodal officers of state police and Central armed para-military forces.

In the last leg of the discussions and deliberations, the Chief Election Commissioner will hold a high-level review meeting with the Chief Secretary, Director General of Police, and Chief Electoral Officer of Bihar to assess different issues and the preparedness for the Assembly elections. At the end of the two-day review meetings and consultations with various stakeholders, the Election Commission will brief media representatives this afternoon.