Parties in Bihar welcome poll dates declaration

LJP president Chirag Paswan said, “I am a bit emotional on the occasion as my father has been unwell… My father will be digitally connected with us and voters.”

RJD Rajya Sabha MP Manoj Kumar Jha welcomed the announcement but sought the introduction of additioinal norms to ensure voter safety.

Congress leader Tariq Anwar said, “Holding elections amid Covid-19 is fraught with danger. Now that elections have been imposed, all parties will accept the challenge.”