Patna: The Election Commission has filed an FIR against Jyoti Singh, an independent candidate from the Karakat Assembly constituency, for allegedly violating the Model Code of Conduct during the Bihar Assembly elections.

The action was confirmed by Bikramganj SDM cum Returning Officer Prabhat Kumar.

According to Kumar, Jyoti Singh, wife of Bhojpuri actor Pawan Singh, was staying with her supporters at a hotel in Bikramganj on the night of November 10, a day before polling.

A team led by the SDM conducted a raid at the Vindhyavasini Hotel, where she and 15-18 of her supporters were staying, in violation of election guidelines.

As per Election Commission rules, campaigning and related activities must cease 48 hours before polling, and outside campaigners are not permitted to stay in the

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