School Holiday: Telangana and Bihar schools shut amid bye-elections; Check dates

Patna: Schools and certain government offices in Telangana and Bihar have been declared closed to facilitate smooth conduct of ongoing bye-elections. In Telangana, the 61-Jubilee Hills Assembly constituency in Hyderabad district will go to polls on November 11, with vote counting scheduled for November 14. Similarly, schools in Bihar are observing holidays on polling and counting days in line with the Election Commission’s directives. The closures are part of a wider plan to ensure that polling and vote counting activities proceed without disruption. Schools and offices functioning as polling or counting centres are designated as official venues for electoral processes. This ensures that both students and staff can participate in or stay clear of the election procedures without interference. Telangana Bye-Election Details The Jubilee Hills Assembly constituency in Hyderabad district has been the focus of the bye-elections, which will see a total of 58 candidates contesting. The main competition is expected between Congress, BJP, and BRS. BJP has fielded L. Deepak Reddy, BRS has nominated Sunita Gopinath, widow of the late MLA Gopinath, and Congress candidate Naveen Yadav is supported by AIMIM. Polling will take place on November 11 from 7 AM to 6 PM, and vote counting is scheduled for November 14. Authorities have declared November 10, 11, and 14 as paid holidays for schools and offices functioning as polling and counting centres to enable smooth conduct of elections. Bihar School Holidays for Bye-Elections In Bihar, the Election Commission has mandated paid holidays for all schools and eligible workers on the day of polling and vote counting. This is in accordance with Section 135B of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, which ensures that voters employed in any business, trade, or establishment are granted leave to exercise their right to vote. Bihar Elections: 136 Women in fray; From Manjhi’s bahu to Renu Devi, all eyes on star contenders This directive also applies to bye-elections across eight assembly constituencies in seven states and Union Territories that are scheduled on the same dates. Security Measures and Voting Arrangements To ensure a safe and fair voting process in Jubilee Hills, 1,761 police personnel and eight companies of CISF have been deployed. In addition, live webcasting will be arranged at all polling stations, supplemented by drone surveillance. These measures aim to maintain transparency and security while avoiding any disruptions during polling and counting. Bihar Election 2025 Result Date: Nitish vs Tejashwi; All eyes on November 14 counting day Conclusion: Stay Informed Students, parents, and school staff in Telangana and Bihar are advised to plan accordingly as schools remain closed during the bye-election period. Observing holidays on polling and counting days is a crucial step to support democratic processes while allowing citizens to exercise their voting rights without hindrance.