Patna: The Election Commission of India on Monday announced the schedule for the Bihar Assembly elections, which will be held in two phases.

With the announcement, the Model Code of Conduct has come into effect across the state.

Reacting to the announcement, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said the election dates are favourable and expressed confidence that the people of Bihar will completely wipe out the opposition this time.

“From 1990 to 2005, Bihar witnessed jungle raj, and booth looting was common. But the situation has changed since 2005,” he said.

Rai added that this election will set an example for the country, as the Election Commission has ensured transparent and peaceful polling.

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha has expressed confidence t

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