Good morning. In a plot twist fit for political theater, Bihar’s roadside VVPAT slips turned out to be mock ballot debris, not voter fraud confetti. While officials suspended a presiding officer for botching the paperwork cleanup, the Election Commission assured everyone that the real votes are safer than a magician’s secret. Cue opposition demands: “Encore investigation, please!”

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Bihar Election VVPAT Incident: Key Details

Voter-verified paper audit trail (VVPAT) slips were discovered discarded on a roadside in Bihar's Buxar district during state assembly elections. The Election Commission (EC) confirmed the slips belonged to a mock poll conducted before actual voting began.

Official Response and Actions Taken

• A presiding officer was suspended for failing to dispose of mock poll slips properly.
• The EC clarified the slips were non-sensitive, as they were test materials unused in the real election process.
• Opposition parties demanded an investigation, alleging potential malpractice.

EC Assurance and Next Steps

The commission emphasized the incident did not affect election integrity, noting strict protocols for handling genuine voter data. An internal inquiry has been ordered to review disposal procedures for mock poll materials.

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