EC Issues Notification for Second Phase of Assembly Elections in Bihar

New Delhi, October 13
The Election Commission today issued a notification for the second phase of the Assembly elections in Bihar. With this, the nomination process has begun for 122 assembly constituencies across 20 districts.

The last date for filing nominations for the second phase is 20th October. Scrutiny of nomination papers will take place on 21st October, and the last date for withdrawal of nominations is 23rd October. Voting for this phase will be held on 11th November. Nominations can be filed between 11 AM and 3 PM.

The Election Commission has made strict security arrangements at the nomination centres. Counting of votes for both phases of the 243-member Bihar Assembly elections will take place on 14th November. A total of 7.42 crore voters will exercise their franchise in the assembly elections.

In the second phase, polling will be held in West Champaran, East Champaran, Sitamarhi, Sheohar, Madhubani, Supaul, Araria, Kishanganj, Purnia, and Katihar districts. In addition, voting will also take place in Bhagalpur, Banka, Jamui, Nawada, Gaya, Aurangabad, Jehanabad, Arwal, Kaimur, and Rohtas districts.

Meanwhile, BJP Bihar president Dr Dilip Jaiswal said that the final approval has been given to the list of candidates, and the names for the first phase will be announced by this evening.

Talking to media persons in Patna, Dr Jaiswal said, the allocation of seats among the alliance partners was decided in a very cordial atmosphere. Other NDA allies, including the JD(U), are also likely to announce the names of their candidates today.