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Politics
Divisional Commissioner Orders Tight Security at Vajragrih Counting Centre for Patna MLC Election
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patna
🗓 21 Oct 2026, 08:35 PM
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The Divisional Commissioner inspected the Vajragrih counting centre at Banikipur Government Girls Senior School and directed stringent security measures ahead of the Patna graduate‑teacher MLC poll.
Patna’s graduate‑teacher MLC constituency has set up a Vajragrih co‑counting centre at the Banikipur Government Girls Senior School. On the day of the inspection, the Divisional Commissioner arrived at the venue and conducted a thorough walk‑through of every area, checking entry points, voting booths and the surrounding perimeter.
The official emphasized the need for "tight" security arrangements, directing that additional police personnel be posted at all access gates and that surveillance equipment be installed to monitor the premises continuously. He also instructed the election officers to maintain a clear chain of command and to keep a magistrate on standby for any contingencies.
Election officials said they will implement the commissioner’s directives immediately, deploying the required security staff before the counting process begins. The move aims to ensure a smooth, transparent tally of votes and to prevent any untoward incidents during this crucial phase of the Patna MLC election.
The commissioner’s visit underscores the administration’s focus on maintaining law and order during the electoral process, especially in high‑stakes state legislative council contests.
The official emphasized the need for "tight" security arrangements, directing that additional police personnel be posted at all access gates and that surveillance equipment be installed to monitor the premises continuously. He also instructed the election officers to maintain a clear chain of command and to keep a magistrate on standby for any contingencies.
Election officials said they will implement the commissioner’s directives immediately, deploying the required security staff before the counting process begins. The move aims to ensure a smooth, transparent tally of votes and to prevent any untoward incidents during this crucial phase of the Patna MLC election.
The commissioner’s visit underscores the administration’s focus on maintaining law and order during the electoral process, especially in high‑stakes state legislative council contests.