Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Sunday assured a peaceful and transparent election in Bihar. This comes after JD(U) Mokama candidate Anant Singh was arrested in connection with the Dularchand Yadav murder case.

Interacting with reporters on the sidelines of an event, the CEC reaffirmed "zero tolerance towards violence".

"The ECI has zero tolerance towards violence. Elections in Bihar will be conducted peacefully, lawfully, and with complete transparency, ensuring that every voter has the opportunity to express their will and participate in this democratic festival," Kumar said.

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"Hopefully, all electors in Bihar will exercise their right to vote," added CEC Kumar.

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