Patna: All government and private schools in Patna district up to Class 12 will remain closed on Friday as the administration prepares for the counting of votes in the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025.
In an order issued on Thursday, District Election Officer–cum–District Magistrate Dr Thiyagarajan SM announced that the decision was taken to ensure smooth traffic management and public convenience as counting begins at 8am at A.N. College. Fourteen constituencies from Patna district will be counted at the centre.
बिहार विधान सभा आम निर्वाचन, 2025 के अवसर पर पटना जिलान्तर्गत सभी 14 निर्वाचन क्षेत्रों के लिए मतगणना दिनांक 14 नवम्बर, 2025 को पूर्वाह्न 8.00 बजे से ए.एन. कॉलेज, पटना में होना निर्धारित है। यातायात प्रबन्धन, लोक सुविधा एवं जनहित के दृष्टिकोण से पटना जिला के सभी विद्यालयों में 14…
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The administration has also imposed sweeping restrictions on political activities. Victory processions have been completely banned, with officials stating that no rallies, dharnas, demonstrations or politically motivated gatherings will be permitted. The use of loudspeakers has also been prohibited. “There will be no compromise on maintaining law and order,” the order said, adding that any action contrary to the conditions of election permits will not be tolerated.
The ban on victory processions will remain in force across Patna district until November 16, in line with the Model Code of Conduct (MCC), which stays effective until that date. A prohibitory order under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023 has also been implemented from counting day until the end of the MCC period.
Dr Thiyagarajan said the administration is committed to ensuring a “free, fair, fear-free, peaceful and transparent” counting process. He praised residents for their enthusiastic participation in voting, noting that polling had been conducted “smoothly and in a festive atmosphere.”
With political tensions rising ahead of the November 14 results, security has been intensified across the district, and the election machinery is on high alert.
