NEW DELHI: The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar reacted to the arrest of JD(U) candidate Anant Singh saying that there was "no 'paksh' or 'vipaksh' (ruling side or opposition)" for the Election Commission of India. The former Bihar MLA was arrested in connection with the murder of gangster-turned-politician Dular Chand Yadav during poll campaigning in Mokama.
"For the Election Commission, there is no 'paksh' or 'vipaksh' (ruling side or opposition). Everyone is 'samkaksh' (equal) before us,” Gyanesh Kumar said on Sunday.
"Any act of violence will not be tolerated. All voters will be able to cast their votes peacefully, freely and transparently. The Election Commission is fully prepared for this," he added.
The EC on Saturday directed the transfer of Patna’s Superintendent of Police (Rural) and initiated action against three other officials, following the violent incident.
“Our 243 Returning Officers, an equal number of observers, district collectors, superintendents of police, police observers, and expenditure observers are all ready. I am confident that the elections in Bihar will set an example -- not only for transparency, capability, simplicity, and the festive spirit of democracy -- but also as a model for the entire world,” Kumar said.
Bihar’s 243-member Assembly will hold elections in two phases on November 6 and 11, with vote counting scheduled for November 14.
"For the Election Commission, there is no 'paksh' or 'vipaksh' (ruling side or opposition). Everyone is 'samkaksh' (equal) before us,” Gyanesh Kumar said on Sunday.
"Any act of violence will not be tolerated. All voters will be able to cast their votes peacefully, freely and transparently. The Election Commission is fully prepared for this," he added.
The EC on Saturday directed the transfer of Patna’s Superintendent of Police (Rural) and initiated action against three other officials, following the violent incident.
“Our 243 Returning Officers, an equal number of observers, district collectors, superintendents of police, police observers, and expenditure observers are all ready. I am confident that the elections in Bihar will set an example -- not only for transparency, capability, simplicity, and the festive spirit of democracy -- but also as a model for the entire world,” Kumar said.
Bihar’s 243-member Assembly will hold elections in two phases on November 6 and 11, with vote counting scheduled for November 14.
You may also like
Ronnie O'Sullivan faces major issue as new snooker sensation announces himself
'You know who else has Brown Indian American kids?': Lana Loomer defends Ramaswamy; cites similar Indian heritage in JD Vance's family
Himachal CM Sukhu announces Rs one crore to cricketer Renuka Thakur
55th Kerala State Film Awards announced; Mammootty wins Best Actor for 'Bramayugam'; 'Manjummel Boys' chosen as Best Film
Palash Muchhal's 'SM18' tattoo for Smriti Mandhana breaks the internet after India's World Cup win
