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Chidambaram says security forces will ensure peaceful poll in Jharkhand | Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram today said that the security forces are geared to ensure free, fair and peaceful polling in tomorrow's third phase of Jharkhand Assembly elections. In a statement, he also appealed to the voters
in Jharkhand to vote in large numbers. "I recall with satisfaction that in the
first phase, the turnout was 53.1 per cent and in the second phase the turnout
was 58.8 per cent. This was due to the administrative and security measures taken
by the Election Commission. I am confident that the third phase also will witness
an impressive turnout," he said. "The administration in Jharkhand and especially
the security forces are geared to ensure that polling takes place in a free, fair
and peaceful manner," he added. According to sources, despite tight security,
efforts to disturb peace continue in the state. Polls for 26 Assembly seats were
held on November 25 and 14 Assembly were held on December 2. In third phase, elections
will be held for seven seats, while 14 and 15 constituencies respectively will
go for election in the fourth and the fifth phases. Counting of votes will be
held on December 23. |
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