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INDIA Bloc Leaders Hand Memorandum to Bihar Governor, Seek CEC Removal, New Elections
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 09 Oct 2026, 06:02 AM
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Leaders of the INDIA bloc submitted a memorandum to the Bihar Governor, demanding the removal of the state Chief Electoral Officer and calling for fresh elections. They cited concerns over the electoral process that they say require immediate intervention.
Leaders of the INDIA bloc, an alliance of opposition parties, met the Bihar Governor and handed over a memorandum outlining their grievances regarding the conduct of elections in the state.
In the memorandum, they demanded the removal of the Bihar Chief Electoral Officer, alleging that his continued tenure undermines the credibility of the electoral process.
The bloc leaders said that fresh elections should be held to restore public confidence, pointing to what they described as irregularities that need urgent redress.
The Governor's office has acknowledged receipt of the memorandum and said it will be examined in accordance with established procedures.
In the memorandum, they demanded the removal of the Bihar Chief Electoral Officer, alleging that his continued tenure undermines the credibility of the electoral process.
The bloc leaders said that fresh elections should be held to restore public confidence, pointing to what they described as irregularities that need urgent redress.
The Governor's office has acknowledged receipt of the memorandum and said it will be examined in accordance with established procedures.