Bihar polls: Rs12 cr in cash seized so far
New Delhi: In its drive to curb misuse of money power in poll-bound Bihar, the election machinery has so far seized over Rs12 crore in cash, an amount which is more than double the amount confiscated in the State during lok Sabha polls last year. EC sources said here that till Wednesday evening, Rs12.17 crore cash was seized. Besides, the authorities also seized Rs60.30 lakh of foreign currency, Rs58.12 lakh of Nepalese Rupee and Rs13.22 lakh worth of fake Indian currency notes.
EC notice to lalu for casteist remarks
New Delhi: The Election Commission on Thursday slapped a showcause notice on RJD chief lalu Prasad, saying prima facie he had violated the Model Code of Conduct by allegedly making casteist remarks in the run up to Bihar assembly polls. “...The Commission is, prima facie, of the opinion that by making
the aforesaid statements, you have violated the... provisions of Model Code of Conduct...The Commission gives you an opportunity to explain your stand in making the above said statements on or before 3 pm of October 6, 2015, failing which the ECI shall take a decision without further reference to you,” the notice said.