India
oi-Vicky Nanjappa
New Delhi, Sep 25: The Election Commission today annouced that the Bihar Elections 2020 will be held in three phases.
Here are the highlights of the presser by the ECI:
- The term of assembly in the state of Bihar is due to expire on 29th November, 2020. Bihar assembly has a strength of 243 members, of whom 38 seats are reserved for SCs and two for STs.Nodal health officials will be appointed to ensure Covid-19 guidelines.
- Covid-19 pandemic has forced a new normal in all aspects of life; Bihar polls to be held under new security protocols. Bihar assembly polls will be one of the biggest elections globally to be held during prevailing Covid-19 situation.
- As days and months passed Covid-19 showed no signs of…