Bihar enters a crucial phase today as the first round of voting for the 2025 Assembly Elections gets underway. Voters across 18 districts will cast their ballots to decide the fate of 1,314 candidates contesting on 121 assembly seats in this phase.
According to the Election Commission, nearly 3.75 crore voters are eligible to vote today. This phase holds high political stakes as several prominent leaders and ministers face the electorate.
Top Political Leaders in the Fray
Among the key candidates are Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, former Speaker Vijay Sinha, and 14 other ministers from the current government. Opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav’s stronghold Raghopur is also voting today, making it one of the most closely watched constituencies.
Apart from major political figures, the first phase also features several popular personalities such as Maithili Thakur and Khesari Lal Yadav, whose presence has drawn public attention and energized the campaign atmosphere.
PM Modi to Address Rallies in Bihar
On the day of polling, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to hold two major election rallies in Araria and Bhagalpur. His addresses are expected to further boost the momentum for the ruling coalition as voting progresses across northern and eastern Bihar.
Security arrangements have been intensified across all polling centers, with additional forces deployed to ensure peaceful and fair voting. Voter turnout in the initial hours has been reported as moderate but is expected to pick up as the day progresses.
What’s at Stake
The outcome of this phase will set the tone for the remaining rounds of voting in Bihar. With several heavyweight leaders contesting, the first phase is being viewed as a test of strength for both the ruling NDA alliance and the opposition bloc led by Tejashwi Yadav.
Political analysts believe that the voter response in this phase could provide early indications of the public sentiment toward the state government’s performance and the opposition’s promises.
A Defining Start to Bihar’s 2025 Elections
As Bihar’s democracy comes alive at the ballot box, millions of voters are expected to shape the future political landscape of the state. With strong participation anticipated throughout the day, the first phase is being seen as a decisive beginning to a high-stakes election season.
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