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Bihar Elections: CEC Vows Peaceful Polls Amid Political Violence Concerns

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has assured that the Bihar Assembly elections will be conducted peacefully and transparently. He emphasized the Election Commission's zero tolerance policy towards violence during the electoral process. The announcement comes after the recent murder of politician Dularchand Yadav in Mokama constituency. Voting will occur in two phases with results declared on November 14.

Key Points: CEC Gyanesh Kumar Assures Peaceful Bihar Assembly Elections

  • CEC announces zero tolerance policy against election violence in Bihar
  • Voting scheduled in two phases on November 6 and November 11
  • Recent murder of politician Dularchand Yadav raised security concerns
  • Mokama constituency expects high-voltage contest between JD(U) and RJD candidates
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Bihar polls will be conducted in a peaceful, law-abiding and transparent manner, says CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar promises violence-free Bihar polls with zero tolerance policy, following recent political murder in Mokama constituency.

"The Election Commission has zero tolerance towards violence. Bihar elections will be conducted in a completely peaceful, law-abiding, transparent manner - CEC Gyanesh Kumar"

Kanpur, November 2

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Sunday asserted that the Election Commission of India (ECI) has "zero tolerance" towards violence and assured that the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections will be held in a completely "peaceful, law-abiding and transparent manner."

The CEC said the polls will provide an opportunity for voters to celebrate democracy as a "festival".

"The Election Commission has zero tolerance towards violence. Bihar elections will be conducted in a completely peaceful, law-abiding, transparent manner, and all voters will have the opportunity to celebrate it as a festival. The first phase of voting in Bihar is on November 6th. The second phase is on the 11th, and the counting of votes is on November 14th. I am hopeful that people will come out to cast their votes in large numbers," he said.

His remarks came days after the murder of politician Dularchand Yadav on October 30 in Mokama constituency during a rally of Jan Suraaj candidate Piyush Priyadarshini. Following the incident, Janata Dal (United) candidate from Mokama, Anant Kumar Singh, was arrested.

Gyanesh Kumar, who is in Kanpur to visit his alma mater, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur, was recently conferred with the institute's Distinguished Alumni Award (DAA), its highest honour recognising alumni for exceptional achievements.

Mokama, which goes to polls in the first phase on November 6, is expected to witness a high-voltage contest, with JD(U) fielding Anant Singh and the Rashtriya Janata Dal nominating Veena Devi, wife of former MP and influential leader Surajbhan Singh.

The voting for the 243-seat Bihar Assembly will be held in two phases on November 6 and 11. The results will be declared on November 14.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Celebrating democracy as a festival is a beautiful thought! But the recent violence shows we still have work to do. Let's hope the EC's strict measures ensure fair polling.
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David E
As an observer of Indian politics, I appreciate the Election Commission's commitment. The two-phase voting system seems well-planned to manage security concerns effectively.
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Ananya R
The arrest of JD(U) candidate shows EC means business! This sends a strong message to all political parties. No one should take voters for granted. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Sarah B
While I appreciate the CEC's confidence, I hope the transparency extends to proper monitoring of campaign finances and preventing voter intimidation in sensitive constituencies.
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Vikram M
Mokama constituency will be the real test for EC's claims. With such high-profile candidates and recent violence, the eyes of entire Bihar are on this seat. Hope peace prevails!
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Kavya N
Let's all come out and vote! No matter which party we support, our vote is our voice. The EC is doing their part, now we must do ours. 🗳️

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