A voter turnout of 64.46 per cent was recorded provisionally at the close of polling in 121 seats in the first phase of Bihar elections on Thursday, an official said.
Amid stray incidents of violence, including an attack on Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sinha's vehicle, 64.46 per cent of 3.75 crore voters exercised their franchise.
Stakes are high for both the ruling NDA and the opposition INDIA bloc in the first phase of the assembly elections, with several key leaders, including RJD's Tejashwi Yadav, Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Sinha, and several ministers, in the fray. With PTI
Bihar Dy CM alleges attack on convoy: CEC orders immediate action
November 6, 2025 3:06 pm
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Thursday directed the Bihar DGP to take "immediate action" after state Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha alleged an attack on his convoy by RJD supporters. "No one will be allowed to take law into their own hands. Strict action will be taken against the miscreants," an official said quoting Kumar. Sinha alleged that his convoy was attacked by RJD supporters in his assembly constituency of Lakhisarai. The CEC has directed the DGP to take immediate action, the official said. The poll authority has requested all voters to cast their votes in their respective booths without any fear.
RJD supporters attacked by convoy in Lakhisarai, alleges Bihar Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha
November 6, 2025 2:28 pm
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha on Thursday alleged that his convoy was attacked by RJD supporters in his assembly constituency of Lakhisarai. Sinha, who spoke to journalists in the eponymous district, said the incident was "proof that once in power, the RJD would usher in jungle raj in the state". He also charged the local administration of inaction after his complaint that "slippers and cow dung were flung at my convoy. Stones were also thrown. The RJD workers were trying to capture a polling booth. We will complain to the Election Commission".
EC top brass monitoring polls through live feed
November 6, 2025 1:43 pm
The Election Commission top brass is constantly monitoring the ongoing polling in Bihar through the live feed available from polling stations. CCTVs have been installed for the first time in all polling stations of the state. Officials said Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and Election Commissioners S S Sandhu and Vivek Joshi have stationed themselves at the EC's control room at the Nirvachan Sadan in New Delhi.
42.31% turnout recorded till 1 pm
November 6, 2025 1:42 pm
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Bihar Deputy CM Vijay Sinha alleges RJD threats, calls for action against 'booth capturing'
November 6, 2025 1:41 pm
27.65% voter turnout recorded till 11 am
November 6, 2025 11:50 am
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A total of 27.65 per cent of 3.75 crore voters exercised their franchise till 11 am, an official said. Begusarai district recorded the highest polling percentage so far at 30.37, followed by Lakhisarai (30.32) and Gopalganj (30.04).
Golden opportunity to teach lesson to 'opportunistic rulers': Kharge to people of Bihar
November 6, 2025 10:18 am
The Congress urged the people of Bihar to vote for change with party chief Mallikarjun Kharge saying they have a golden opportunity to teach a lesson to the "opportunistic rulers" who have betrayed them by branding "corruption, misgovernance, and jungle raj as development". "We must build a Bihar where the future of the state's youth is secure and they do not have to suffer the scourge of unemployment and migration," the Congress chief said.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar casts vote in Patna's Bakhtiyarpur
November 6, 2025 10:16 am
Tej Pratap Yadav urges Bihar voters: 'Every vote is important, public blessings matter'
November 6, 2025 10:14 am
Vote for bright future of Bihar, to protect your right to vote: Priyanka Gandhi
November 6, 2025 9:46 am
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra urged the people of Bihar to vote for jobs, education, health, a bright future for the state, and to protect their right to vote. "My dear brothers, sisters, mothers, and youth of Bihar! Today is the day to decide your future with your own hands. Come out in large numbers and participate in this grand festival of democracy," Priyanka Gandhi said in a post on X in Hindi.
Deputy CM Samrat Chaudhary praises Nitish Kumar’s work, criticises Rahul Gandhi over Haryana claims
November 6, 2025 9:44 am
13.13% voter turnout recorded till 9 am
November 6, 2025 9:38 am
A total of 13.13 per cent of 3.75 crore voters exercised their franchise in the first two hours of voting in phase one of the Bihar Assembly elections on Thursday, an official said. Saharsa recorded the highest polling percentage so far at 15.27, followed by Begusarai (14.6) and Muzaffarpur (14.38).
Tejashwi urges Bihar to vote for jobs, education and healthcare; promises new govt on Nov 14
November 6, 2025 9:06 am
Tejashwi, Giriraj, Lalan among early voters
November 6, 2025 8:59 am
Several senior politicians, including RJD leader and INDIA bloc's CM candidate Tejashwi Yadav and Union minister Giriraj Singh, were among those who cast their votes early during the first phase. Tejashwi Yadav, along with his family members, including RJD supremo Lalu Prasad, cast his vote at a booth in Veterinary College in Patna. Bihar Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha and Union minister Giriraj Singh cast their votes at respective booths in Lakhisarai, while Union minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh 'Lalan' exercised his franchise in Patna. State Road Construction Minister Nitin Nabin voted along with his wife Deepmala Srivastava at a polling booth in Patna's Digha Assembly segment.
RJD leader and Mahagathbandhan’s CM face Tejashwi Yadav, RJD leader Misa Bharti leave from their residence to cast vote
November 6, 2025 8:28 am
Singer-actor and RJD candidate from Chapra, Khesari Lal Yadav cast his vote at a polling booth in Ekma, Saran
November 6, 2025 8:25 am
Polling for remaining 122 seats to be held on November 11
November 6, 2025 7:41 am
The votes will be counted on November 14.
PM Modi urges Bihar to vote with full enthusiasm
November 6, 2025 7:34 am
Deputy CMs Samrat Choudhary, Vijay Kumar Sinha also to have their electoral fates decided in first phase
November 6, 2025 7:30 am
Sinha hopes to retain Lakhisarai for the fourth consecutive term, surmounting the not-so-formidable challenge provided by Amresh Kumar of the Congress and Suraj Kumar of the Jan Suraaj Party. Choudhary, who is enjoying his second consecutive term in the legislative council, is contesting a direct election after about a decade from Tarapur. The former state BJP president faces a stiff challenge from RJD's Arun Kumar Sah, who had lost the seat in 2020 by a thin margin of about 5,000 votes.
Tejashwi's estranged elder brother Tej Pratap locked in multi-cornered contest in Mahua
November 6, 2025 7:24 am
Tej Pratap, elder son of RJD president Lalu Prasad, who has floated his own outfit Janshakti Janata Dal, seeks to wrest the seat from sitting RJD MLA Mukesh Raushan, though the presence of Sanjay Singh, the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) candidate who represents the NDA, and Independent Ashma Parveen, the runner-up of 2020, has queered the pitch.
Tejashwi Yadav aims at a hat-trick in Raghopur
November 6, 2025 7:22 am
Yadav aims at a hat-trick in Raghopur, while his principal challenger Satish Kumar of the BJP had defeated his mother Rabri Devi in 2010 while contesting on a JD(U) symbol.
Voting begins for 121 seats in Bihar in the first phase of Assembly elections
November 6, 2025 7:13 am
In the first phase, a total of 3.75 crore voters will decide the electoral fate of 1,314 candidates.
