Tue Oct 07 01:30:00 UTC 2025: Here’s a summary of the text, followed by a rewritten version as a news article:
**Summary:**
The Election Commission has announced the Bihar Assembly elections. In Patna district, the 14 assembly seats will go to polls in the first phase on November 6th. Around 4.8 million voters in the district will elect their representatives at 5665 polling booths. The notification for candidate nominations will be released on October 10th, marking the start of the nomination process which will remain open until October 17th. Scrutiny of nominations will take place on October 18th, and the last date for withdrawal is October 20th. Security measures are being implemented, including the deployment of security forces, the establishment of checkpoints, and vigilance in sensitive areas using various means, including drones, horses and boats. The process of adding names to the voter list will continue until October 17th.
**News Article:**
**Bihar Assembly Elections Announced: Patna to Vote in First Phase on November 6th**
**Patna, [Date]** – The stage is set for the Bihar Assembly Elections, with Patna district gearing up for the first phase of polling on November 6th. The announcement, made on Monday, initiates the election process for the 14 assembly constituencies within the district.
According to District Magistrate Dr. Tyagarajan SM and Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kartikeya K. Sharma, a total of 4,821,184 voters are registered to cast their ballots at 5665 polling booths across the district. This includes 2,543,200 male and 2,277,627 female voters. A significant number, 82,030, are first-time voters aged 18-19, and 157 are registered as transgender voters.
The nomination process will officially begin on October 10th with the release of the notification. Candidates have until October 17th to submit their nominations. Scrutiny of nominations will follow on October 18th, with the final date for withdrawal set for October 20th.
“We are committed to ensuring a free and fair election,” stated DM Dr. Tyagarajan. “All political parties, officials, media outlets, educational institutions, and the public are expected to adhere to the Election Commission’s guidelines during the Model Code of Conduct.”
To maintain order and prevent any untoward incidents, the district administration has implemented a comprehensive security plan. SSP Sharma stated that 29 companies of security forces have already been deployed across 23 blocks. Additionally, 32 checkpoints have been established at the district’s borders. Given the geographical complexities of the region, patrolling is also being conducted in the “diara” and “tal” areas using horses and boats. Drone surveillance will be used to monitor sensitive areas. The police have taken action against 184 individuals under the Crime Control Act (CCA).
Eligible citizens who have not yet registered to vote can still do so until October 17th, the last day for nominations. Applications can be submitted online or through the Block Level Officer (BLO).
Authorities are urging all eligible voters to participate in the democratic process and exercise their right to vote.
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