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.
Congress MP from Wayanad, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, on Thursday appealed to the people of Bihar to exercise their right to vote to protect democracy and the constitution.
In a post on X, the Prime Minister expressed his excitement, saying, "The grand festival of democracy in Bihar is witnessing an amazing enthusiasm among the people, which indicates that the NDA is going to get an unprecedented majority in the assembly elections. In this energetic atmosphe
Mahagathbandhan Chief Ministerial face and RJD candidate Tejashwi Yadav on Thursday exuded confidence in Mahagathbandhan's victory in the Bihar Assembly election after he cast his vote along with his family.
Speaking to reporters in Patna, the LJP (RV) chief said, "I urge everyone to exercise their Right to Vote. I would like it if Bihar witnesses record voting in the first phase today."
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and BJP candidate from Lakhisarai constituency, Vijay Kumar Sinha, on Thursday cast his vote for the first phase of the Bihar Assembly Elections
"I just want to say that people of Patna to come out of their houses and cast their votes. I was the first to cast a vote at my polling booth. The people of Patna should create a record by casting maximum votes. You should vote first then do jaalpaan (refreshments). People should make a r