by-election

Counting for the by-election to the Bochahan Assembly seat in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district, is underway, on April 16. Reportedly, out of 13 candidates contesting in the election, three are women. Around 2.90 lakh voters turned up, reported PTI. Following the death of MLA Musafir Paswan, the by-election to the seat became necessary. The counting reportedly began at 8 am, and the security in the area has been tightened.