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Bihar Election Phase 1: Voters, including high-profile leaders, turn out in large numbers

In the first phase of the Bihar elections, a total of 3.75 crore voters will decide the electoral fate of 1,314 candidates, including top leaders such as Tejashwi Yadav and Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary of the BJP.

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Edited By: Arushi Jaiswal @JaiswalArushi
Updated: November 06, 2025 13:48 IST
Bihar Election Phase 1 saw enthusiastic voter participation, with large crowds turning out early to cast their votes across 121 constituencies. Several high-profile leaders and candidates were also among those who exercised their franchise.
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Bihar Election Phase 1 saw enthusiastic voter participation, with large crowds turning out early to cast their votes across 121 constituencies. Several high-profile leaders and candidates were also among those who exercised their franchise.
Polling is being held for 121 seats in 18 districts of Bihar under tight security arrangements to ensure a smooth and peaceful voting process.
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Polling is being held for 121 seats in 18 districts of Bihar under tight security arrangements to ensure a smooth and peaceful voting process.
A total of 42.31 per cent of 3.75 crore voters exercised their franchise in the first two hours of polling till 11 am. Begusarai recorded the highest polling percentage so far at 46.02, followed by Bhojpur (41.15) and Buxar (1.10).
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A total of 42.31 per cent of 3.75 crore voters exercised their franchise in the first two hours of polling till 11 am. Begusarai recorded the highest polling percentage so far at 46.02, followed by Bhojpur (41.15) and Buxar (1.10).
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Voting began at 7 am for 121 seats amid tight security arrangements, an official said, adding it will continue till 5 pm.
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Voting began at 7 am for 121 seats amid tight security arrangements, an official said, adding it will continue till 5 pm.
Senior politicians, including Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha, INDIA bloc's CM candidate Tejashwi Yadav, VIP chief Mukesh Sahani, and Union ministers Giriraj Singh and Rajiv Ranjan Singh 'Lalan' were among those who cast their votes in the first few hours of voting in the phase one of assembly elections in the state.
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Senior politicians, including Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha, INDIA bloc's CM candidate Tejashwi Yadav, VIP chief Mukesh Sahani, and Union ministers Giriraj Singh and Rajiv Ranjan Singh 'Lalan' were among those who cast their votes in the first few hours of voting in the phase one of assembly elections in the state.
In the first phase, a total of 3.75 crore voters will decide the electoral fate of 1,314 candidates, including top leaders such as Tejashwi Yadav and Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary of the BJP.
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In the first phase, a total of 3.75 crore voters will decide the electoral fate of 1,314 candidates, including top leaders such as Tejashwi Yadav and Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary of the BJP.
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The high-stakes contest in its first phase features prominent leaders, including the Mahagathbandhan's chief ministerial face Tejashwi Yadav, NDA’s Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, and Tejashwi’s elder brother Tej Pratap Yadav, who has floated a new party after distancing himself from the RJD.
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The high-stakes contest in its first phase features prominent leaders, including the Mahagathbandhan's chief ministerial face Tejashwi Yadav, NDA’s Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, and Tejashwi’s elder brother Tej Pratap Yadav, who has floated a new party after distancing himself from the RJD.
Voters were seen showing their identity cards as they arrived at a polling station in Patna to cast their votes during the first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections.
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Voters were seen showing their identity cards as they arrived at a polling station in Patna to cast their votes during the first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections.
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who left Patna for his hometown Bakhtiarpur to cast his vote, posted on X,
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Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who left Patna for his hometown Bakhtiarpur to cast his vote, posted on X, "Voting is not only a right but also a duty of citizens in democracy."
Tejashwi Yadav, along with his family members, including RJD supremo Lalu Prasad, cast his vote at a booth in Veterinary College in Patna.
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Tejashwi Yadav, along with his family members, including RJD supremo Lalu Prasad, cast his vote at a booth in Veterinary College in Patna.
RJD President and former Bihar chief minister Lalu Prasad Yadav was seen at a polling station during the first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections in Patna.
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RJD President and former Bihar chief minister Lalu Prasad Yadav was seen at a polling station during the first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections in Patna.
Tejashwi Yadav appealed the youth to bring a change by installing a new government. His mother and former Bihar chief minister Rabri Devi, too, appealed to people
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Tejashwi Yadav appealed the youth to bring a change by installing a new government. His mother and former Bihar chief minister Rabri Devi, too, appealed to people "to vote and bring a change". She wished both her sons, Tejashwi and Tej Pratap, success in the elections.
Janshakti Janata Dal (JJD) chief Tej Pratap Yadav was seen at a polling station to cast his vote during the first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections, in Patna.
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Janshakti Janata Dal (JJD) chief Tej Pratap Yadav was seen at a polling station to cast his vote during the first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections, in Patna.
BJP leader and Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha, an NDA candidate from Lakhisarai, cast his vote during the first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections.
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BJP leader and Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha, an NDA candidate from Lakhisarai, cast his vote during the first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections.
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs and BJP MP Nityanand Rai also urged Bihar's voters to exercise their franchise.
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Union Minister of State for Home Affairs and BJP MP Nityanand Rai also urged Bihar's voters to exercise their franchise.
Meanwhile, BJP MP and former Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad exuded confidence that the NDA would return to power in Bihar.
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Meanwhile, BJP MP and former Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad exuded confidence that the NDA would return to power in Bihar.
Bhojpuri superstar and BJP leader Pawan Singh also urged people to cast their votes before anything else.
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Bhojpuri superstar and BJP leader Pawan Singh also urged people to cast their votes before anything else.
BJP leader and candidate from Danapur constituency Ram Kripal Yadav shows his ink-marked finger after casting a vote at a polling station during the first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections, in Patna.
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BJP leader and candidate from Danapur constituency Ram Kripal Yadav shows his ink-marked finger after casting a vote at a polling station during the first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections, in Patna.
Medical teams have been deployed at polling booths across Bihar during the first phase of voting to ensure the health and safety of voters and polling staff. These teams are equipped to handle any medical emergencies, provide first aid, and assist elderly or differently-abled voters as part of the Election Commission's preparedness measures.
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Medical teams have been deployed at polling booths across Bihar during the first phase of voting to ensure the health and safety of voters and polling staff. These teams are equipped to handle any medical emergencies, provide first aid, and assist elderly or differently-abled voters as part of the Election Commission's preparedness measures.
The election and voting process in Patna was observed by international representatives from Belgium who came to observe the elections in Bihar under the International Election Visitor Programme of the Election Commission of India.
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The election and voting process in Patna was observed by international representatives from Belgium who came to observe the elections in Bihar under the International Election Visitor Programme of the Election Commission of India.
Officials were monitoring the voting process during the first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections from the control room, which operated under the leadership of the District Election Officer.
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Officials were monitoring the voting process during the first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections from the control room, which operated under the leadership of the District Election Officer.
Elderly voters displayed great enthusiasm during the first phase of the 2025 Assembly General Elections, turning out in significant numbers to cast their votes and actively participate in the democratic process.
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Elderly voters displayed great enthusiasm during the first phase of the 2025 Assembly General Elections, turning out in significant numbers to cast their votes and actively participate in the democratic process.
The main contest is between the ruling NDA and the Mahagathbandhan (INDIA bloc). However, Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj has introduced a third angle to the race.
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The main contest is between the ruling NDA and the Mahagathbandhan (INDIA bloc). However, Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj has introduced a third angle to the race.
As many as 121 seats are going to poll in the first phase. The second phase will be held on November 11 and the results will be announced on November 14.
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As many as 121 seats are going to poll in the first phase. The second phase will be held on November 11 and the results will be announced on November 14.
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