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.
As per the official schedule, the Chief minister will reach Darbhanga and from there he will move to Bisfi in Madhubani district, where he will address a public rally. After that, the CM will travel to Wazirganj in Gaya district to address another public meeting followed by participating
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.
"I have full faith that NDA will win. The people of Bihar are celebrating this festival of democracy for development and voting to reject 'jungle raj'. I request everyone to go to polling booths and cast their votes, Bihar has been the mother of democracy," he told ANI.
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.
The domestic stock markets opened flat on Thursday as investors closely monitored the Bihar assembly election voting. The outcome of the Bihar polls holds significant importance given central government dependence on coalition partners.
Khesari Lal Yadav appealed to voters to cast their franchise responsibly, asserting that their votes would determine the future of the next generation.
"My salutations to all the fortune-makers of Bihar...The future fate of Bihar will be decided by a single button you press," the RJD leader said in a written statement released by the party on X.
The highest voter turnout of 15.27 per cent was recorded in Saharsa district of the state among all districts, while Lakhisarai recorded a sluggish turnout of 7 per cent.