The filing of nominations for second phase of assembly elections in Bihar will end today. Out of a total 243 seats, 122 constituencies spread over 20 districts will go to polls in this phase on the 11th of November. So far, a total of 1,066 nomination papers have been filed by candidates from various political parties, as well as independents, for the second phase.

 

 

Today is also last date for withdrawal of candidature for the first phase of Assembly elections. 121 constituencies spread over 18 districts will go to polls in the first phase on 6th November. According to information received from the office of the Chief Electoral Officer of Bihar, 1,375 nominations have been found valid for the first phase. They include 147 women and 1,248 men candidates. After the withdrawal ends, the final position of the electoral battle for the 121 constituencies going to the polls in the first phase will be decided.

 

 

Meanwhile, Congress has released the third list of six party candidates for Bihar Assembly Elections. The list was released last night, comprising six candidates, who will contest in assembly constituencies going to the polls in the second phase. Former Prohibition and Registration minister Jalil Mastan will contest from Amour seat in Purnia. One RJD candidate, Rishi Mishra is contesting on the Congress symbol from the Jale assembly constituency of Darbhanga under a mutual understanding. With this, the number of contestants of Congress for Bihar Assembly Elections has reached 60.

 

 

Since the enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct, various enforcement agencies, patrol units, and surveillance teams have seized liquor worth over 23.41 crore rupees and drugs and narcotic substances worth around 17 crore rupees. Additionally, items and freebies worth 14.13 crore rupees, intended to lure voters, have been confiscated, along with cash amounting to more than 4.19 crore rupees.