ECI to deploy 470 Central Observers in Bihar

New Delhi, September 28, 2025 (ANI): The Election Commission of India (ECI) has decided to deploy Central Observers (General, Police and Expenditure) in Bihar and bye-elections in certain states, the poll body said on Sunday.

The Election Commission deploys Central Observers under the plenary powers conferred on it by Article 324 of the Constitution and the powers conferred by Section 20B of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, to watch the conduct of elections in a constituency.

According to the statement, the Observers work under the superintendence, control and discipline of the Commission for the period from their appointment until the election process is completed. They are entrusted with the crucial and solemn responsibility to e

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