Bihar Third Phase Elections, Bihar Third phase election on 28 Oct, Bihar 3rd Phase Election 2010
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Bihar Third Phase Election Completed with 53% voting |
Polling was completed peacefully in 48 constituencies figuring in the third phase of Bihar Assembly elections, which saw an estimated 53% voter turnout. Five Maoist-hit constituencies - Amnour, Taraya, Ramnagar, Balmikinagar and Patepur - recorded 45 per cent to 52 per cent polling. Voters were ferried by boats in the riverine areas of Raghopur Assembly constituency in Vaishali district where former chief minister Rabri Devi is in the fray. The wife of RJD supremo Lalu Prasad is also contesting from Sonepur seat in Saran district. Over 185 persons were detained during the polling, which witnessed minor incidents of clash and scuffle. "Otherwise, it was peaceful and smooth," Director General of Police Neelmani said. Around 60 vehicles were also seized. Over one crore electorate will decide the fortune of six state ministers in today's phase. Next Round i.e phase 4 is to be held on 1st November 2010. |
Bihar Third Phase Election, Election campaign for Third Phase Elections in Bihar ends, Bihar Gears Up for Third Phase Elections on 28th Oct 2010 |
On 26th Oct eve the Election Campaigning for Third phase elections to be held in Bihar has ended. For complete Election Schedule of Bihar elections click here..>> Third phase of the Assembly elections to be held in 48 constituencies spread over six districts in Bihar on Thursday. Patepur, Balmikinagar and Ramnagar Assembly constituencies are Naxal infested. The Election Commission has strictly instructed polling parties to go polling stations with security forces in view of security reasons. The Director General of Police said an elaborate security arrangements have been made to ensure free and fair polls. He said satellite phones are being used to monitor the Naxal activities. AIR Patna correspondent reports that the third phase of polling is considered as a litmus test for the RJD-LJP combine. Assemblies where Elections are to be held in third phase i.e on 28th oct are :-
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