SaralnamaBihar election officials received training on 25 Aug 2025 in Bhagalpur about monitoring candidate expenses. Candidates can spend up to ₹40 lakh per seat in the upcoming assembly elections. Officials learned about tracking rallies, public meetings, and major expenses through video surveillance. Flying squads will act on complaints about voter intimidation, alcohol, weapons, and bribes. Static teams will set up checkpoints in sensitive areas. Officials must conduct searches respectfully, with female officers present for checking women's purses. Video teams will record events clearly to calculate expenses and check for code of conduct violations. (Updated 3 Sep 2025, 02:04 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Bihar election officials received training on 25 Aug 2025 in Bhagalpur about monitoring candidate expenses
- Candidates can spend up to ₹40 lakh per seat in the upcoming assembly elections
- Officials learned about tracking rallies, public meetings, and major expenses through video surveillance