BJP candidate from Danapur, Ram Kripal Yadav, cast his vote at a polling booth in Patna, as the polling in the 121 constituencies in the first phase of the election began on Thursday.
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.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar cast his vote in the first phase of the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections on Thursday morning and, after depositing his ballot, displayed his inked finger to the media.
"I appeal to the public to vote for Bihar's development. This election is not just about deciding how the next five years will be, but about where the state will stand in the next 25 years. The people must vote for good governance in the state to stop migration from the state. I think NDA
"All of us should celebrate the festival of democracy with great enthusiasm. Today, voting for the first phase of Bihar Election is taking place. We urge all voters to vote and celebrate this 'Loktantra Ka Mahaparv'," the Union Minister told press persons after casting his vote.
Powerstar and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Pawan Singh on Thursday urged voters to come out of their homes and cast vote in the Bihar assembly elections, stating that he has voted for the sake of development.
Communist Party of India (CPI) leader D Raja on Thursday said that the people of Bihar have made up their minds to vote for the Mahagathbandhan in the ongoing state elections.
Bihar Minister and BJP candidate from Bankipur, Nitin Nabin called Mahagathbandhan's Chief Ministerial face Tejashwi Yadav a "follower" of Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi said that the RJD leader will meet the "same fate" as the Congress MP, hinting towards Rahul Gandhi succes
As polling for Bihar elections began on Thursday, Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh termed it a "festival of democracy", expressing confidence in the National Democratic Alliance's victory.
Khesari Lal Yadav appealed to voters to cast their franchise responsibly, asserting that their votes would determine the future of the next generation.