Voting for the first phase of the Bihar Legislative Assembly elections is currently underway across 121 seats in 18 districts. Several heartwarming and inspiring scenes emerged from polling booths, showcasing the dedication of voters. In Vaishali, a son carried his 80-year-old elderly mother in his arms to ensure she could cast her vote at the booth. Similarly, in Tarapur, Munger, security personnel assisted an elderly woman voter by helping her reach the polling station. High-profile leaders also participated in the democratic process. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar exercised his franchise at Bakhtiyarpur. Lalu Prasad and Tejashwi Yadav voted together at a booth in Patna. The enthusiasm among young voters remained notably high, with significant turnout observed outside various booths. The first phase covers multiple important constituencies across Bihar, reflecting the state's commitment to democratic participation.
High Voter Enthusiasm and Inspiring Moments at Polling Stations
The first phase of polling witnessed remarkable commitment from voters of all ages. In Vaishali, a devoted son carried his 80-year-old mother in his lap to the polling booth, ensuring she could participate in the electoral process. At Tarapur in Munger district, security personnel demonstrated compassion by assisting an elderly woman voter to reach the booth safely. Young voters displayed particularly high enthusiasm, gathering in large numbers outside booths across the 18 districts. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar cast his vote at Bakhtiyarpur, while opposition leaders Lalu Prasad and Tejashwi Yadav arrived together to vote at a Patna booth. The polling covered constituencies in Patna, Darbhanga, Madhepura, Saharsa, Muzaffarpur, Gopalganj, and Siwan, among other districts.
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