Counting of votes of Bihar Assembly elections begins

Patna, Nov 10 (UNI) Counting of votes of Bihar Assembly elections began amid tight security arrangements at 8 AM in 55 Centres spread across all 38 districts in the state.
Elaborate security arrangements have been made at all 55 counting centres in 38 districts in Bihar. Counting of votes of Valmiki Nagar Lok Sabha by-elections also began at 8 AM. All counting staff and officials have been directed to follow the guidelines of Election Commission to avoid the spread of Coronavirus infection.
Sources at the office of Chief Electoral Officer said that postal ballots would be counted first then counting of votes in EVMs would begin. The first trend of counting is expected by 8:30 AM.