As preparations intensify for the high-stakes Bihar Assembly elections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) is continuing its in-depth two-day review of the state’s election preparedness to ensure free, fair, and transparent polling.

On Sunday, the second day of its visit, the ECI team, headed by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, is holding a series of critical meetings in Patna with enforcement and regulatory agencies to tackle long-standing electoral challenges in the state, particularly the misuse of money and muscle power.

The Commission is engaging with senior officials from the Income Tax Department, police, and other enforcement bodies to evaluate existing action plans. The aim is to strengthen inter-agency coordination, boost surveillance, and implement focused strate

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