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As the results of the Bihar Assembly elections are set to be announced on November 14, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) claimed that a truck carrying Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) had entered the Market Committee in Takiya Village, Begusarai district, Bihar.

However, Rohtas District Magistrate Udita Singh has denied the claim, stating that the truck in question entered the Market Committee premises at 7:59 pm and was thoroughly inspected by the police. According to the officials, the truck contained only empty steel boxes, not EVMs.

Addressing the media, DM Singh said, “Yesterday evening, we received information that a truck loaded with EVMs had entered the Bazaar Samiti, Takiya. Upon verification, it was confirmed that the truck entered at 7:59 pm, was checked by the police, and its entry was recorded in the logbook. All the boxes in the truck were empty.”

Rohtas District Magistrate Udita Singh on Thursday refuted the Rashtriya Janata Dal's (RJD) claim of administration "sneaking" Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) inside a counting centre without any prior notice, saying that the truck instead carried empty steel boxes.

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She added that the inspection was conducted in the presence of candidates, their authorized representatives, and supporters. “The truck was opened in front of all of them, and numerous steel boxes were found. Each box was removed, and all the boxes were found empty. After checking the entire truck, all the boxes were reloaded into the same truck," she added.

The Rohtas District Magistrate urged everyone not to spread rumours ahead of the counting of votes on November 14.

"It became clear to all the candidates present that the information about the truck carrying EVMs entering the premises was false and that such rumours should not be spread, as the situation is very sensitive," Singh said.

Rohtas SP Raushan Kumar said that there are three levels of security, including police, Special Armed Police and Central Industrial Security Force (CISF).

"There are three levels of security. The first level is the district police, followed by the Bihar Special Armed Police and CISF. The vehicle was checked in front of everyone. The entry of the vehicle was also confirmed by them. The candidates or their authorised persons can view the CCTV footage at any time," the police official said.

The RJD had earlier alleged "vote theft" in the Sasaram constituency, claiming that the district administration had “sneaked” EVMs into the counting centre without prior notice. The party shared a video on X (formerly Twitter) and demanded the release of complete footage from the counting centre, alleging that CCTV cameras were switched off.

The party shared a video on X and demanded that complete footage of the counting centre be released, asking the administration to clear the air. The opposition party also alleged that CCTV camera feeds were "switched off".

"Why was a truck allegedly loaded with EVMs sneaked into the counting centre in Sasaram (Rohtas district) by the district administration without any prior notice or transparency? Why were the truck drivers sent away without being brought to justice? Why was the CCTV camera feed here switched off from 2 PM? Release the full footage. Let the administration tell what is in the truck," RJD posted on X.

RJD further warned that thousands of people would reach polling centres to prevent "vote theft" if clarifications were not issued by concerned authorities.

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"Bihar CEO and EC's clarification should come immediately. Otherwise, thousands of people will immediately reach the polling centres to stop vote theft," the party said.

The second and final phase of polling for the Bihar Assembly elections concluded on November 11. The counting of votes for all 243 Assembly seats is scheduled for November 14.

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