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By-election in Dampa triggered by death of sitting MNF legislator

ECI to synchronise Dampa by-election with Bihar assembly polls

470 central observers deployed to ensure transparent polling

A by-election to the Dampa assembly seat in Mizoram’s Mamit district is likely to be held simultaneously with the upcoming Bihar assembly polls, officials confirmed on Sunday.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) is expected to announce the official schedule shortly. In its latest statement, the ECI revealed the deployment of 470 central observers to oversee the Bihar elections as well as assembly by-elections in a Union Territory and six states, including Mizoram. The observers include 320 IAS officers, 60 IPS officers, and 90 officers from other services, underscoring the commi

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