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Counting Starts for Eight Bihar MLC Seats Under Tight Security
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 27 Oct 2026, 12:02 PM
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Vote counting for eight seats in the Bihar Legislative Council began today, with police deploying extensive security measures to ensure a smooth process.
The counting of votes for eight seats in the Bihar Legislative Council (MLC) election commenced early this morning. Election officials set up counting centres in designated locations, and ballot boxes were opened under the supervision of senior officers.
Law enforcement agencies deployed a large contingent of personnel, barricades and CCTV surveillance to deter any untoward incident. The heightened security presence reflects concerns over potential disruptions that have occasionally marred past elections in the state.
Preliminary reports indicate that the process is proceeding without major hitches, and results are expected to be declared in the coming days once all votes are tallied and verified.
The Election Commission has urged political parties and candidates to respect the counting procedure and maintain public order, emphasizing that any attempt to influence the outcome will be dealt with strictly under the law.
Stakeholders, including party representatives, are awaiting the final outcome, which will shape the composition of the Bihar Legislative Council and could impact the state's legislative agenda.
Law enforcement agencies deployed a large contingent of personnel, barricades and CCTV surveillance to deter any untoward incident. The heightened security presence reflects concerns over potential disruptions that have occasionally marred past elections in the state.
Preliminary reports indicate that the process is proceeding without major hitches, and results are expected to be declared in the coming days once all votes are tallied and verified.
The Election Commission has urged political parties and candidates to respect the counting procedure and maintain public order, emphasizing that any attempt to influence the outcome will be dealt with strictly under the law.
Stakeholders, including party representatives, are awaiting the final outcome, which will shape the composition of the Bihar Legislative Council and could impact the state's legislative agenda.