Section 163 imposed in the city area regarding counting of votes in Lohardaga, ban on procession, sloganeering and show of strength, strictness within 100 meter radius.

lohardaga : The subdivision administration has taken strict steps to conduct the counting of votes of Nagar Panchayat General Election 2026 in a peaceful and fair manner. Voting was conducted peacefully on 23 February following the notification issued by the State Election Commission, Jharkhand on 27 January 2026. The ballot boxes have been kept safe in the Vajragriha located in the Agricultural Market Committee premises. Counting of votes is scheduled for February 27. The administration has appealed for cooperation from all parties and candidates, so that the counting of votes can be conducted in a fair, peaceful and cordial environment.

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Precaution regarding law and order

In view of the possibility of procession, sloganeering, show of strength or dispute due to political competition on the day of counting, Sub-Divisional Magistrate Amit Kumar has imposed prohibitory order in the entire Nagar Panchayat area under Section 163 of the Indian Civil Defense Code. The order will remain effective till the end of the vote counting process.

These will be the main restrictions

* Candidates will make seating arrangements only outside the radius of 100 meters from the counting premises.
* Candidates or their election agents will not use loudspeakers.
* After the declaration of results, there will be no shouting, procession or rally in the counting complex. Prior permission will be required for this.
* Inflammatory remarks against any party, candidate, individual or particular religion inside or outside the campus will be prohibited.
* Only authorized vehicles engaged in election work will be able to enter the vote counting complex. Candidates will not use personal vehicle.
* The order will not apply to government officials, election personnel and police force.

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