The first phase of voting for the Bihar Legislative Assembly election concluded successfully. Polling took place across 121 seats spanning 18 districts throughout the state. The day witnessed strong voter participation, with several notable moments captured at polling stations. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar exercised his franchise at Bakhtiyarpur, while former Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav and Tejashwi Yadav voted together at a booth in Patna. The election saw remarkable displays of civic duty, including a son carrying his 80-year-old mother in his arms to ensure she could vote at a booth in Vaishali district. Similarly, in Tarapur area of Munger district, security personnel assisted an elderly woman voter by carrying her to the polling station. Youth turnout was particularly enthusiastic, with young voters showing high levels of engagement at booths across the districts.
Heartwarming Scenes at Polling Stations
The first phase of Bihar assembly elections witnessed touching moments of dedication to democratic duty. In Vaishali district, a son carried his 80-year-old mother in his arms to reach the polling booth, ensuring she could cast her vote. A similar incident occurred in Tarapur, Munger district, where security personnel helped an elderly woman voter reach the booth. These instances highlighted the commitment of citizens to participate in the electoral process. Meanwhile, prominent political leaders also cast their votes. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar voted at Bakhtiyarpur, while Lalu Prasad Yadav and Tejashwi Yadav went together to a Patna booth for voting. Youth participation was notably high throughout the day.
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