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Bihar polls: Last phase starts; mine blast in Gaya
Medai reported that Maoists had triggered a land mine in Gaya district, injuring a Jawan. The final phase includes 18 Maoist-affected areas, spread across five districts.
Bihar Assembly Polls 2010: Infocus
The polling in 18 Maoist-affected areas will end by 3.00 pm instead of normal 5.00 pm.
During the final phase, 426 candidates seek their fate from more than six million eligible voters in districts of Gaya, Aurangabad, Rohtas, Kaimur and Buxar.
The earlier five phases ended peacefully except some incidents of violence. The counting of the votes will start on Wednesday, Nov 24.
OneIndia News
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Story first published: Saturday, November 20, 2010, 9:30 [IST]