In Bihar, notification for elections to the single posts of Mukhiyas, Sarpanchs, Zila Parishad Members, Panchayat Samiti Members and Ward Members in the state was issued today.<br />'' <br />'' With the issuance of notifications,  model code of conduct came  into effect in the state.The elections to the three-tier Panchayati Raj Institutions will be held in 11 phases from 24th of September to 12th December this year.<br />'' <br />'' Elections will be held for the  posts of one thousand 161 posts of zila parishad,11 thousand 497 posts of panchayat samiti members,eight thousand 387 posts of mukhiyas and one lakh 14 thousand 733 posts of gram panchayat members.<br />''<br />'' The PRI bodies of the Gram Panchayats, Panchayat Samitis and Zila Parishads had to be constituted by 15th of June this year, but the elections could not be held due to COVID pandemic.<br />