Patna: Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar arrived in the Bihar capital late on Friday for reviewing, over the next couple of days, preparations for the high-octane assembly polls, which are expected to be announced soon, an official said.

The CEC was accompanied by Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi and they are scheduled to hold talks with representatives of various registered political parties on Saturday.

This would be followed by a meeting with police and administrative officials across all districts of the state for a review of the law and order situation and other requirements for the smooth conduct of the polls.

Later in the day, the EC will hold discussions with the state’s Chief Secretary, Director General of Police and other top officials.

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