As voting for the first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections is inderway across 121 constituencies on, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday expressed confidence that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will secure 100 out of 121 seats in the first phase of the Biha
Amid the polling for the first phase of the Bihar assembly elections, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) on Thursday made allegations against the local administration, police and BJP at a few places and sought action from the Election Commission.
As of 5:00 PM today, a turnout of 53.24 per cent per cent was recorded in Bhojpur district, followed by 55.10 per cent in Buxar, 58.38 per cent in Darbhanga, 60.65 per cent in Khagaria, 54.90 per cent in Munger, 57.58 per cent in Nalanda, 62.65 per cent in Saharsa, 66.65 per cent in Samas
The voter turnout in Bihar for the first phase of the assembly elections stands at 53.77 per cent as of 3:00 PM, according to data shared by the Election Commission of India (ECI).
"People of Siwan are participating with enthusiasm in this festival of democracy. They are exercising their franchise for peace and development in the area. Every seat is important in elections. NDA will emerge as a strong front," said Pandey, who is contesting the assembly elections from
As of 3:00 PM today, a turnout of 50.07 per cent per cent was recorded in Bhojpur district, followed by 51.69 per cent in Buxar, 51.75 per cent in Darbhanga, 54.77 per cent in Khagaria, 52.17 per cent in Munger, 52.32 per cent in Nalanda, 55.22 per cent in Saharsa, 56.35 per cent in Samas
Security forces from Nepal and India have increased vigilance and surveillance at the Jatahi border checkpoint in Dhanusha that borders India. On Thursday, the border crossing was closed from 6 AM to 6 PM (local time) as the first phase of the Bihar assembly elections began.
Union Minister and LJP(RV) chief Chirag Paswan on Thursday cast his vote at a polling booth in Khagaria in the first phase of the Bihar assembly elections.
"On the occasion of polling for Bihar assembly elections, I appeal to all the people of Bihar to use their voting rights and participate in this festival of democracy. It is certain that the NDA will form the government again and Nitish Kumar will be the CM. When Prime Minister Narendra M
Bihar had recorded a voter turnout of 13.1% till 9 AM across the 121 constituencies in the first phase. The Bihar elections are being held in two phases across the state, with the second phase happening on November 6.
Women in Patna performed Jhijhiya, a traditional folk dance of Mithila, near a polling booth on Thursday to raise awareness about voting as polling for the first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections is underway.