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News18 Afternoon Digest: Bihar Election Dates To Be Announced Today, Jaipur Hospital Fire & More

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In today’s afternoon digest, News18 brings you the latest update on Bihar election date announcement. The Election Commission is set to announce the schedule at 4 pm today; fire engulfed the ICU of the Sawai Man Singh hospital in Rajasthan’s Jaipur, leading to the death of eight people, and other updates.

Election Commission To Announce Bihar Assembly Poll Schedule At 4 PM Today

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The Election Commission is set to announce the schedule for the Bihar legislative assembly polls on Monday. The poll authority has convened a press conference at 4 pm. The term of the 243-member state assembly ends on November 22.

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