EC asks Bihar DGP for report on Mokama violence

The Election Commission directed the Bihar DGP to submit a report on violence in Mokama, underscoring its mandate to ensure fair and peaceful elections. The article explains that the EC sought details on law-and-order measures, arrests, and voter protection. It contextualises this within the Commission’s wider powers under electoral law to demand accountability and deploy forces. The piece also reflects on political tensions in the area and implications for criminal proceedings that may follow.