Counting of votes will commence at 8 am on Friday.

As per the Commission's directions, postal ballot counting will begin first, and counting of EVMs will start at 8.30 am, it said.

Adequate number of Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) and personnel of the Bihar Police have been deployed across the state to ensure smooth counting, and prevent any untoward incident, a senior officer said.

He said 106 companies of security personnel from outside the state have also been deployed.

A poll official said EVMs and VVPATs used in the elections have been sealed inside strong rooms under a double-lock system.

A two-tier security has been ensured at the counting centres.

While the inner tier has been assigned to the CAPF, state police have been deployed at the outer rung.

Besides, 24/7 CCTV surveillance and other security provisions are in place, he added.