PATNA: As the state awaited the counting of votes on Friday, authorities across the state moved promptly to prevent any disturbance, ordering the closure of all schools and tightening security measures. The step came after RJD MLC Sunil Kumar Singh, a close aide of party chief Lalu Prasad, on Thursday warned of “Nepal-like protests” if irregularities occurred during counting. The remarks heightened tension across districts even as district magistrates, acting as electoral officers, enforced precautionary restrictions citing potential law and order concerns. In Patna, district education officer Saket Ranjan directed the closure of all govt, non-govt and private schools on Friday to maintain order. “The decision was taken with the consent of the Patna DM, and all schools have been infor

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