Nuapada synced with Bihar

After a gap of nearly one-and-a-half years, political parties in the state will soon sound the poll bugle, as the Election Commission of India (ECI) Sunday announced deployment of central observers for the upcoming byelection to Nuapada Assembly seat.

- PNN & AGENCIES

The byelection is very likely to be held along with Bihar Assembly polls. The seat fell vacant following the demise of BJD MLA Rajendra Dholakia September 8.

According to sources, the ECI announced the deployment of 470 officers, serving in various states, as central observers (general, police and expenditure) for Bihar Assembly polls and byelections in seven states, including Odisha’s Nuapada segment.