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Congress leader stages sit-in over missing CCTV at Patna vote counting centre

Patna, Bihar, India · Oct 27, 2026

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YESHappening today, Oct 27.

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The Tea in three lines

Why they are protesting
A Congress candidate protested over the alleged absence of CCTV cameras inside the vote counting hall for Bihar Legislative Council elections.
What they want
Protesters demanded the installation of CCTV cameras in the counting area or a written clarification from authorities.
What changed
Oct 27: Congress candidate Sanjay Yadav staged a sit-in at the Bankipur counting centre in Patna alleging lack of CCTV surveillance.
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What protesters want

  • Install CCTV cameras inside the vote counting area
  • Provide a written clarification regarding surveillance rules

Organised by: Indian National Congress

What authorities say

Patna District Magistrate Kundan Kumar stated that arrangements followed Election Commission of India guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures, adding that CCTV cameras were not required inside the counting area and that videography was being conducted instead.3

The full story

During the vote counting for Bihar Legislative Council seats on October 27, 2026, a Congress candidate staged a sit-in protest at the Bankipur Girls' School counting centre in Patna. The protest was triggered by the alleged absence of CCTV cameras in the specific area where ballot boxes were opened and votes counted, raising concerns over transparency. Candidates from other opposition parties also expressed dissatisfaction with the arrangements. Patna District Magistrate Kundan Kumar stated that CCTV cameras inside the counting area were not required under Election Commission guidelines and that continuous videography was being conducted instead.

Timeline

  1. Congress candidate Sanjay Yadav started a sit-in protest over missing CCTV cameras inside the Patna counting hall.123

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