Taking congnizance of reports about Bihar Governor Buta Singh making appointments to sc, st and minority commissions in the poll-bound state, the Election Commission today sought a "factual report" from the state administration. | |
| "The commission has written to the chief secretary seeking a factual report immediately," ec sources said when asked to comment on reports to this effect. |
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| According to reports, the governor had filled vacant posts in the Bihar Public Service Commission and the Backward Commission as also announced reconstitution of the Citizens Council. |
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| The model code of conduct came into force after the ec had announced the schedule for assembly polls last Saturday. |
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| The Election Commission has also defended the phased out Bihar assembly poll in the face of reservations to it from political parties saying various factors, including non-availability of central paramilitary forces, necessitated the four-phased polling. |
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