In the initial phase of the Bihar assembly elections, several prominent political leaders voted early on Thursday. Among them was RJD leader and INDIA bloc Chief Minister candidate Tejashwi Yadav, who cast his ballot in Patna with his family, including RJD chief Lalu Prasad.
Other key figures who voted early included Union minister Giriraj Singh and Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha in Lakhisarai, along with Union minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh ‘Lalan’ in Patna.
The contest revolves around issues from development to law and order, contrasting Nitish Kumar’s governance track record with Tejashwi Yadav’s emphasis on social justice.
A notable wildcard is election strategist Prashant Kishor’s newly formed Jan Suraaj party, poised to play spoiler in Bihar’s dynamic political landscape. The role of caste dynamics in shaping voter behaviour remains a critical element to monitor.
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November 06, 18:11
Union Home Minister Amit Shah offers prayers at Uchhaith Bhagwati Temple
November 06, 18:04
Bumper voting happening, says VIP chief Mukesh Sahani
VIP chief and Mahagathbandhan’s deputy CM face Mukesh Sahani tells mediapersons: “There is a wave of change in Bihar. There is bumper voting happening. I hope that there will be a change in Bihar. A Mahagathbandhan government will be formed.”
November 06, 17:50
EVMs Being Sealed As Voting For First Phase Of Bihar Elections Concludes In Tarapur
November 06, 17:43
60% voter turnout recorded till 5pm, EC data shows
The voter turnout in Bihar for the first phase of assembly elections stands at 60.13 per cent, as of 5pm, as per the data shared by the Election Commission of India (ECI).
Here’s the approximate voter turnout trend:
-Begusarai: 67.32%
-Buxor: 55.10%
-Darbhanga: 58.38%
-Gopalganj: 64.96%
-Patna: 55.02%
-Sheikhpura: 52.36%
-Vaishali: 59.45%
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November 06, 16:47
NDA Government Will Be Formed In Bihar Again: RLD Chief Jayant Chaudhary
#WATCH | Patna, Bihar | On Bihar elections, Union Minister and RLD Chief Jayant Chaudhary says, “The NDA government will be formed in Bihar again. The government has ensured good governance, and the public is benefiting from various government schemes…The public has also seenโฆ pic.twitter.com/TPHiLLDVEx
โ ANI (@ANI) November 6, 2025
November 06, 16:35
Bihar Has Now Accelerated Its Steps Towards Becoming A Developed Bihar: Rajnath Singh
November 06, 15:09
Bihar Dy CM alleges attack on convoy: CEC orders immediate action
November 06, 14:24
42.31% Voter Turnout Till 1:00 PM In Bihar Assembly Elections
In the first phase of Bihar Assembly Elections, 42.31% voter turnout recorded till 1:00 pm. Among the 18 districts, Gopalganj recorded the highest turnout of 46.73%, followed by Lakhisarai with 46.37% and Begusarai with 46.02%, till 1:00 pm. Patna, the capital of Bihar, continue to record sluggish voter turnout among all districts with a turnout of 37.72%.
November 06, 14:06
Delegates From 7 Nations Witness Polling Arrangement In Bihar
As the polling for the first phase of the Bihar election is underway, 16 delegates of seven countries are witnessing the preparation arrangements made by the Election Commission of India for the smooth conduct of the election. The visit of these delegations from Indonesia, Colombia, the Philippines, France, Belgium, South Africa and Thailand is facilitated under the International Electors Visitor Programme of ECI.
November 06, 14:04
Poll Body Enables CCTV Monitoring In All Booth Stations
For the first time ever, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has enabled CCTV monitoring in all 100% of polling stations. Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, accompanied by Election Commissioners (ECs) Dr. Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Dr. Vivek Joshi, personally reviewed the live feed and overall proceedings from the central Control Room at the ECI headquarters.
CEC Gyanesh Kumar along with ECs Dr. Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Dr. Vivek Joshi in the Control Room in ECI to monitor the CCTVs installed in 100% polling stations for the first time. #BiharAssembly2025 pic.twitter.com/HH064tvb9L
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