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To ensure a free, fair, and peaceful election, an important meeting with political parties was held at Samiksha Bhawan under the chairmanship of District Election Officer Dr Naval Kishore Chaudhary.

Dr Chaudhary informed the representatives of the political parties that the election campaign period will conclude at 6 pm on November 9. Polling in the Bhagalpur district will take place on November 11, from 7 am to 6 pm.

A control room has been established at the district level in Samiksha Bhawan, and additional control rooms have also been set up for each assembly constituency. CCTV cameras have been installed at all polling centers, and webcasting will be conducted. An adequate number of Central and State police forces have been deployed at the polling stations.

Campaigning Ban From Evening

After 6 pm on November 9, during the final 48 hours, restrictions on public meetings, processions, and rallies will be strictly enforced in compliance with Section 126 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.

All candidates, agents, and political workers must ensure they comply with this. After the campaign period ends, no campaign activities will be permitted within the constituency.

Political workers brought in from outside the constituency must leave the area immediately after the campaign period concludes. The use of loudspeakers will also be prohibited during the 48-hour period leading up to the end of polling.

Rules Must Be Followed

On polling day, candidates and their agents will each be permitted one vehicle. This vehicle cannot contain more than five people, including the driver.

Any form of campaigning within 100 meters of the polling stations will be prohibited.

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The meeting was attended by Deputy Election Officer Shweta Kumari, Additional Collector Dinesh Ram, Sub-Divisional Officer Vikas Kumar, and other officials.

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