The notification for the first phase of the four-phase Assembly elections in Bihar was issued by Governor Buta Singh today. The first set of 61 constituencies will go to polls on October 18. | |
| These constituencies are in the Naxalite-hit Patna, Rohtas, Kaimur, Buxar, Bhojpur, Aurangabad Jehanabad, Gaya, Arwal, Nawada, Jamui and Banka districts. The notification sets off the process of filing of nomination papers. |
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| Nomination papers can be submitted till September 30 after which scrutiny begins on October 1. October 3 is the last date for withdrawal of nominations. |
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| The polling will be spread over a month because of major religious festivals and also to ensure adequate security. |
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The Supreme Court is hearing a public interest petition filed by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Janata Dal (United) MLAs challenging the dissolution of the Assembly, alleging that the governor
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