The state has also intensified security measures in the wake of the car blast at Delhi's Red Fort on Monday that killed eight and injured several, with international and inter-state borders sealed to prevent any untoward incident.
Amid ongoing polling for the second phase of elections in Bihar, Congress leader Pawan Khera on Tuesday termed the polls a contest between "real issues and jumlas (false promises)."
"Elections are going on very well. People are very eager to vote. Within one hour, there was really good polling. There is great interest among the public regarding voting. All I would like to tell the public is - vote for your future, vote for development. Utilise your vote. Don't take i
Speaking to ANI before exercising the franchise, Ram stressed the importance of sustainable transport and environmental awareness, saying the country's economy was being affected by rising fuel prices.
Voting for the Anta Assembly by-election in Rajasthan is underway on Tuesday, but residents of Sakli village in Baran district have boycotted the polling process.
"The Police is alert following the incident that occurred in Delhi yesterday, to ensure no such incident happens in Bihar. The international border along Bihar has been sealed for the past 72 hours in view of the elections," DGP Kumar told ANI here on Tuesday afternoon.
Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) MP Rajesh Verma, along with his family, cast his vote at Durga Charan High School polling station in Bhagalpur during the second phase of the Bihar elections, and said that an increase in the voter turnout indicates "rising awareness."
After casting his vote along with his wife Renu Hussain at a polling booth in Supaul, the BJP leader said, "I have voted. I appeal to everyone to cast their vote. Humne jalpan nahi kiya, pehle matdan kiya. We will go home now and then have breakfast."