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Sep 25, 2020 3 tweets 2 min read Read on X
BIHAR ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS 2020:

#SupremeCourt declines to entertain a PIL seeking postponement of the Assembly elections.

Petitioner says a similar petition was dismissed earlier but situation on ground has not improved.

SC says it can't pass such orders.

#BiharElections
SC: In the earlier order we had noted that the Chief Election Commissioner will take care of all the issues.

Petitioner: Please allow me liberty to make representation before ECI.

SC: We will allow you to withdraw the petition.

(PIL withdrawn by petitioner)

#SupremeCourt
Note: The Election Commission today is expected to announce poll dates for Bihar Assembly Elections.

#BiharElections
#SupremeCourt
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