Voting has begun for the first phase of Bihar Panchayat elections. Voters can exercise their franchise till 5 pm. In the first phase, polling will be held in 24 blocks of 10 districts. The State Election Commission has set up 2119 polling stations for this. Of these, six polling personnel have been appointed. The commission has directed the district administration to take strict action against those who erred during the polling. Tight security arrangements have been made there. This time both EVM and ballot paper will be used in the voting.
In view of Corona, the Kovid-19 protocol will be strictly followed at the polling station. It is necessary for the voters coming to the polling station to wear a mask and follow social distancing. A person who comes to the polling station without a mask will be fined Rs 50. Biometrics will be used for physical verification of voters for the first time to prevent bogus voting.
Voting has not started yet at booth number 159 of Narayanpur
Voting has not started yet at booth number 159 of Narayanpur in Sikandra. Here is the information about EVM malfunction.
Voting started in 20 panchayats of Dhoraya block
Polling has started for a total of 20 panchayats of Dhoraiya block of Banka district. Voting has not started yet in some booths due to technical snag in EVMs. Monitoring is being done at all the polling stations from the control room to start the polling. At the same time, enthusiasm for voting is clearly visible among the people.In the initial phase itself, there is a long line of people at many booths.
Becoming an officer, the soldier will play the responsibility in the election
In view of the Panchayat elections, a large number of constables and constables will get temporary promotions in all the three districts of Bhagalpur range. On getting promotion, they will come in the role of office bearer during the election. In Banka, elections are held in the first phase itself, so more than 70 constables and constables have been given temporary promotions regarding the elections. On the recommendation of Banka SP, the DIG has promoted the constables and constables for a stipulated time.
