The first phase of polling for the Bihar Legislative Assembly elections concluded successfully. Voting took place across 121 constituencies spread over 18 districts. Voters displayed remarkable enthusiasm, with many using unconventional modes of transport such as horses, buffaloes, goats, and boats to reach their polling booths. The participation of women and elderly citizens was particularly noteworthy, reflecting strong civic engagement. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar cast his vote in Bakhtiayarpur, while Lalu Prasad and Tejashwi Yadav voted together at a polling booth in Patna. Young voters also turned out in significant numbers, showing high levels of enthusiasm. However, the election witnessed a setback in four districts, where citizens boycotted the voting process. The overall turnout and voter participation underscored the importance of this electoral exercise in the state's political landscape.
Voting Concludes Across 121 Seats in Bihar's First Phase
Polling for the first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections ended across 121 seats in 18 districts. Voters demonstrated creative determination by reaching polling booths via horses, buffaloes, goats, and boats, especially in remote and waterlogged areas. Women and senior citizens showed remarkable enthusiasm in exercising their franchise. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar voted in Bakhtiayarpur, while Lalu Prasad and Tejashwi Yadav cast their votes together at a Patna polling station. Youth participation was notably high, reflecting strong interest in the electoral process. Despite the overall positive turnout, voters in four districts boycotted the polling, raising concerns about local grievances. The diverse modes of transport and widespread participation highlighted both the challenges and democratic spirit of Bihar's electoral landscape.
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