Large voter turn out in final phase of Bihar polls 


Patna, Nov 5 (IANS) : Tens of thousands of people queued up at polling stations on Thursday to vote in the fifth and final round of the staggered Bihar assembly elections.

Bihar police chief P.K. Thakur said that so far polling is peaceful with no report of violence, barring minor clashes between rivals.

The turn out was recorded at 11.13 percent in the first hour of ballotting.

Voting also took place in some of the state's most backward pockets notorious for poverty, illiteracy as well as migration.

Stray incidents of clashes were reported between rival groups. At some places, the electronic voting machines malfunctioned. Apart from that, it was a smooth exercise.

Officials said that voters in over a dozen villages have boycotted polls and shouted slogans against the lack of development.

Five helicopters, drones and central paramilitary forces have been deployed at all polling booths for the polls, Additional Chief Electoral Officer R. Lakshaman said.

"Initially queues were small. Now voters are seen standing in long queues outside polling booths," an official of the chief electoral office here said.

Voting began at 7 a.m. and will end at 5 p.m.

About 1.55 crore voters will be eligible to decide the political fate of 827 candidates in this phase in seven districts -- Kishanganj, Purnea, Araria and Katihar in Seemanchal region, and Saharsa, Madhepura and Supaul in Kosi region.

This phase is crucial for Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and his allies, RJD chief Lalu Prasad and the Congress, as well as the Bharatiya Janata Party-led NDA in the keen battle to control the 243-seat Bihar assembly.

 

Earlier report

Patna, Nov 5 , 2015, (PTI): Voting began this morning in 57 constituencies spread over nine districts in the fifth and final phase of the Bihar Assembly poll amid tight security.

The 57 seats include 24 in the Seemanchal region bordering West Bengal spread over crucial districts of Madhubani, Darbhanga, Supual, Madhepura, Saharsa, Araria, Kisanganj, Purnea and Katihar.

An electorate size of 1,55,43,594 are eligible exercise their franchise, in deciding the fate of 827 candidates, including 58 women.

Tight security arrangements have been put in place to ensure a free and fair poll.

A total of 1,033 companies (one company has 100 personnel) of state police force and Central paramilitary force, besides 74,469 polling personnel would be deployed on all the 14,709 polling stations to ensure free and fair polling in the fifth and final phase of voting on 57 seats, Additional Chief Electoral Officer R Lakshmanan said.

Out of 14,709 polling stations, 5,518 and 276 polling stations have been declared as critical and Left-wing extremist-hit booths respectively, he said.

Results for the elections would be declared for all the phases on November 8.

Meanwhile, authorities have seized Rs 2.51 crore unaccounted cash besides 83,067 litres of illicit country made and foreign liquor worth Rs 1.34 crore from nine districts prior to the poll.

Except for two Naxal-hit seats in Simri Bhaktiyarpur and Mahisi in Saharsa district, polling will take place on the remaining 55 constituencies at scheduled 7 AM to 5 PM, Lakshmanan said.

  

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  • Praveen, Udupi

    Thu, Nov 05 2015

    JDU-RJD-CONGRESS will come even in the dream to PM Modi.Bhakts dont get disappointed. Take one 90 peg and sleep. Those who dont drink take some hajmola. We should thank the BJP party for making the victory easy for JDU-RJD and Congress. Thankyou BJP once again.

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  • Ramesh S, mangalore

    Thu, Nov 05 2015

    Orton, if BJP looses nothing will change for MODI..immediate after LS election BJP miserably lost Delhi elections, anything changed?..its one month event,everything will calm down..then business as usual..NITISH need MODI, BIHAR is not DELHI to act like KUJLI..Even if BJP wins Bihar, till next LS election MODI cant get enough seat in RAJYASABHA..so present scenario will continue..But its peculiar situation of Congress, which is using its energy to defeat MODI in next LS 2019 Elections, rather than win its own election in state..while BJP reaching WB/KERALA/NE states to make its base..

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  • krish, Dubai

    Thu, Nov 05 2015

    Normally more % of vote means change in govt.

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  • Flavian, Mangaluru/Kuwait

    Thu, Nov 05 2015

    He seems to be frustrated & confused and Bihar election results will complete the full effect.

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  • Gangaram, Moodabidri

    Thu, Nov 05 2015

    Manju, Mumbai

    THESE ASTROLOGERS CANNOT SAY ABOUT THEIR OWN FUTURE WHAT THEY CAN PREDICT ABOUT OTHERS.... BULSH%T

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  • Orton, Mangalore

    Thu, Nov 05 2015

    Large voter turn out in final to Feed Beef to
    Feku and Daku.

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  • Ham, mlore

    Thu, Nov 05 2015

    Indian Express says 175 seats for Nitish combine . I would still bet 160 for JDU Combine

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  • Flavian, Mangaluru/Kuwait

    Thu, Nov 05 2015

    Manju,

    I am very much curious about Astrology, palm or signature reading.
    Can you please tell something about my stars too.

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  • India First, India

    Thu, Nov 05 2015

    Result will be same like BBMP election. BJP will get maximum numbers but no clear majority. Others will form Kichidi govt and Nitish will be CM again.

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  • NALIM, DXB

    Thu, Nov 05 2015

    BATTLE BETWEEN BEEF CHOPS VS GRASS

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Thu, Nov 05 2015

    The "Agrees" are Modi's fate ...

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  • Rajesh, Mangalore

    Thu, Nov 05 2015

    Evenly balanced. even now difficult to predict. Mr Bhagawaths self goal may prove to be costly for the BJP.

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  • Manju, Mumbai

    Thu, Nov 05 2015

    During the 5th phase, the transiting Moon in the Magha Nakshatra in the Sign of Leo along with Jupiter will prove to be very difficult for the grand alliance. It will act significantly in favour of the NDA. So, the NDA is likely to win with a big margin. 

    On the counting date, the transiting Moon will be passing through the Hasta Nakshatra in conjunction with Venus, Mars and Rahu. The transiting Sun will be in Vishakha Nakshatra. All these planetary influences are favourable for BJP and NDA. In this context, NDA is likely to get a comfortable majority in the Bihar elections. BJP is likely to emerge as the single largest party.

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  • Roshan, Mangaluru

    Thu, Nov 05 2015

    Next time Modi should visit you, prior to election. He wasted so much of Chota Modi's black money on rallies and travel. If everything is guaranteed in advance, why take trouble?

    Disclaimer: I have no knowledge of astrology so I am not contesting your prediction. I respect that.

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  • Hussain, Abudhabi

    Thu, Nov 05 2015

    Chaddi Mukth Bihar in the making

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  • Ramesh S, mangalore

    Thu, Nov 05 2015

    with respect to astrology, the 99% of Astrologer predicted BJP will win Delhi election..even the SATTA BAZAR..wish BJP wins, but will not be heartbroken if looses..NITISH is a good CM..

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  • Amith, udupi

    Thu, Nov 05 2015

    In short ...during bihar elections its rahu kaala ...on counting day its popikaala for bhakts .

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Thu, Nov 05 2015

    Bye Bye BEEF HEADS ...

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  • Shaan, Mangalore

    Thu, Nov 05 2015

    All the best to NDA

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  • Ramesh S, mangalore

    Thu, Nov 05 2015

    ..these constituencies voting for JDU ..these are Minority Yadav constituencies..AIMM new party which will draw a Zero..NITISH going to win Bihar..last minutes uneasiness visible in NDA..only a miracle can help NDA..

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  • jeevan, mangalore

    Thu, Nov 05 2015

    Rameshanna...

    If caste cards failed no doubt BJP get simple majority.

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  • Ramesh S, mangalore

    Thu, Nov 05 2015

    ..i wish..but NITISH can be hated for his Anti Modi stand otherwise he is able CM..Last LS election proved that people became aware of state & central elections..Delhi election are proved that..

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  • Shaan, Mangalore

    Thu, Nov 05 2015

    Keep Dream..

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