Voting for the first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections took place across 121 seats in 18 districts. The polling day witnessed enthusiastic participation from voters of all ages. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar cast his vote at Bakhtiyarpur, while Lalu Prasad Yadav and Tejashwi Yadav voted together at a polling booth in Patna. The elections saw remarkable displays of determination, with elderly voters making special efforts to reach polling stations. In Vaishali, a son carried his 80-year-old mother in his arms to ensure she could vote. Similarly, in Tarapur area of Munger, security personnel assisted an elderly woman voter in reaching the booth. Young voters showed high enthusiasm throughout the polling process. The phase covered multiple districts including Patna, Darbhanga, Madhepura, Saharsa, Muzaffarpur, Gopalganj, and Siwan constituencies.
Elderly Voters Show Strong Commitment to Democracy
The first phase of polling highlighted the determination of elderly citizens to exercise their democratic rights despite physical challenges. In Vaishali district, a touching scene unfolded when a son carried his 80-year-old mother in his arms to the polling booth, ensuring she could cast her vote. In another instance from Tarapur in Munger district, security personnel stepped forward to help an elderly woman voter reach the booth safely. These incidents reflected the deep commitment of senior citizens toward the electoral process. Meanwhile, political leaders including Chief Minister Nitish Kumar at Bakhtiyarpur and Lalu Prasad Yadav alongside Tejashwi Yadav in Patna participated in voting, setting examples for citizens across the state.
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