Arun Lata Sharma
Sitamarhi : The 9th Phase of Panchayat elections in Sitamarhi District in North Bihar passed off peacefully on November 29, 2021.The elections were held under Parihar Block in the district under tight security arrangements. Sitamarhi DM Sunil Kumar Yadav and SP Har Kishore Rai visited several booths on the day during the polling.
There were 419 polling booths under Parihar block for 2,31,655 voters, who would decide the fate of 3,295 candidates for different posts in 27 Panchayats. The administrative arrangements were very adequate to handle law and order with special attention tp sensitive areas.
Women voters participated in the election process with great enthusiasm. The Indo-Nepal border remained sealed in view of the panchayat polls. The district administration strictly followed the Covid-19 protocol during the poll.