Over 1 crore votes counted so far in Bihar: EC
November 10, 2020 13:59
Update: EC on Bihar election counting/results: Some Assembly Constituencies there are fewer polling stations, counting will conclude in 24-25 rounds. But we also have some ACs, where there will be 50-51 rounds. On average, we'll have 30-35 rounds of counting per AC: Chief Electoral Officer of Bihar, HR Srinivas.
"Needless to say that there has been an absolutely glitch-free counting process so far. Slightly more than 1 crore votes have been counted in Bihar which means that there is significant ground to be covered yet. Counting will take place till late tonight.
"As per law, all postal ballots received till 8 am today are to be taken up for counting. It means postal ballots received at counting centres till at 8 am today need to be taken up for counting. Data related to it will be available at the level of concerned returning officer.
"It has been clarified time and again that EVMs are robust and tamper-proof. Supreme Court upheld integrity of EVMs more than once. EC had also offered EVM challenge in 2017. Integrity of EVMs is without any doubt and merits no further clarification.
"Counting will take extra time due to 63 per cent more EVMs than 2015 Bihar polls as COVID-19 protocol needed additional polling booths."
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