Bihar Election Phase 1 Voting LIVE: 27.65% Voter Turnout Recorded Till 11 AM; BJP Candidate Maithili Thakur Casts Vote

Amid the ongoing voting, RJD alleged that the electricity is being cut off intermittently at the strong booths of the Mahagathbandhan with the intention of slowing down the voting.

“Slow voting is being deliberately caused. Please, the Election Commission, take immediate cognizance of such rigging with “malicious intent” and “malafide intentions” and take prompt action,” it added in a post on X.

Responding to allegations, Chief Electoral Officer, Bihar, said,”This allegation is completely baseless and misleading. Voting is taking place smoothly at all polling stations in Bihar. The Election Commission of India is following all standard protocols to ensure that the voting process is fair, transparent, and uninterrupted. There is no basis for such misleading propaganda.”

RJD president Lalu Prasad Yadav’s daughter, Rohini Acharya, expressed confidence in her party’s victory, saying the people of Bihar are ready to back Tejashwi Yadav in the upcoming polls.

“This time, the people of Bihar are going to choose their brother Tejashwi, the one who has provided employment. This time, all our unemployed brothers will get jobs, and those brothers who are struggling and wandering outside the state will also get relief,” she said.

Patna DGP Vinay Kumar said that the voting process is being conducted peacefully across the state.

“Paramilitary forces are deployed at all locations, with horse and sector patrolling in place. There have been no reports of any unrest. Voting has been going on for nearly four hours and is proceeding smoothly. At my polling centre in Cooperative Colony 432, I have also cast my vote,” he said.

The Chief Electoral Office, Bihar has dismissed allegations regarding irregularities in the polling process, calling them completely unfounded.

In a post on X, the office stated, “These allegations are completely baseless and misleading. Voting is taking place smoothly at all polling stations across Bihar. The Election Commission of India is following all standard protocols to ensure the process remains fair, transparent, and uninterrupted. There is no basis for such misleading propaganda.”

In a post on X, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar urged voters to exercise their rights.

“In a democracy, voting is not only our right but also our duty.
Today, voting for the first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections is taking place – I urge all voters to definitely exercise their right to vote. Cast your vote and inspire others to do the same.
First vote, then refreshment!,” he said in the post in Hindi.

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, along with Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, is monitoring Bihar Assembly elections from ECI monitoring room. 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

Jan Shakti Janata Dal’s national president and candidate from Mahua assembly constituency, Tej Pratap Yadav, after casting vote said,” The people of Bihar must cast their vote. Every vote is important…The blessings of parents hold a special place, and the blessings of the public have their own importance…”

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar showed his inked finger after casting his vote in the first phase of the Bihar Assembly Elections.

After casting his vote, actor-singer and BJP leader Pawan Singh said, “I voted for development. I urge the people of Bihar to step out of your house and vote for development.”

In Darbhanga, Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) chief and Mahagathbandhan’s Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Sahani cast vote along with his family during the first phase of the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025.

Sahani, who is contesting from Darbhanga, urged voters to participate in large numbers to strengthen democracy. Voting in the first phase is underway across several constituencies under tight security arrangements.

After casting his vote, Tejashwi Yadav shared a picture along with RJD leaders and former Bihar Chief Ministers Lalu Yadav and Rabri Devi and wrote on X, “Vote for change, for creating a new Bihar, for development, for quality education and better health & law and order, and for jobs and employment..”

Union Minister and LJP(RV) Chief Chirag Paswan said, “I urge everyone to exercise their Right to Vote. I would like it if Bihar witnessed record voting in the first phase today. After you (Congress) raise discrepancies or complaints about voting, the ECI brings in SIR, but you still have a problem even with that. If they have so much trust in the information they have, then they should approach the court.”

Grandmother of the RJD candidate from the Raghunathpur constituency cast her vote in the Bihar elections at a polling booth in Pratappur, Siwan.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah took to X and urged people to vote in record numbers in the first phase of polling today.

“Each and every one of your votes will pave the way to prevent the return of jungle raj in Bihar, sustain good governance, and build a developed, self-reliant Bihar. Teach a lesson in this election to those who toy with the country’s security by providing protection to infiltrators and Naxalites.

Your vote will play a crucial role in restoring Bihar’s pride, along with providing modern education to every resident of the state, welfare for the poor, and employment opportunities for the youth,” he added in a post in Hindi.

Former Bihar CM and RJD leader Rabri Devi, and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav casted vote on Thursday. Speaking to media Devi wished luck to both her sons and said,”My best wishes to both my sons. Tej Pratap is contesting on his own. I am their mother. Good luck to both of them.”

Meanwhile, Tejashwi Yadav exuded confidence and said,”14 November ko nayi sarkaar banne wali hai. Badlaav kijiye, naya Bihar banaiye, nayi sarkaar banaiye (new government is coming to power on November 14. Bring change, build a new Bihar, form a new government).

Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan cast a vote as the voting is underway across 121 seats in Bihar.

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi urged everyone to ‘participate in the grand festival of democracy’.

“My dear brothers, sisters, mothers, and youth of Bihar! Today is the day to shape your future with your own hands. Come out in large numbers and participate in the grand festival of democracy. Vote for jobs, education, health, and a bright future for Bihar. Vote to protect your democracy, constitution, and right to vote,” she wrote on X.

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and BJP candidate from the Lakhisarai constituency, Vijay Kumar Sinha, cast his vote for the first phase of the Bihar Assembly Elections.

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and BJP candidate from the Lakhisarai constituency, Vijay Kumar Sinha, said, “I am also going to cast my vote. Everyone in Bihar has the opportunity to cast their votes. I appeal to every Bihari to come out and cast their votes in large numbers. Voting has started peacefully; I thank the Election Commission.”

Singer and BJP candidate from Alinagar, Maithili Thakur offered prayers at Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Alinagar, Darbhanga.

A family member of an elderly woman carried her to a polling booth in Vaishali.

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and BJP candidate from Lakhisarai constituency, Vijay Kumar Sinha, offered prayers at his residence.

A security personnel helped an elderly woman in coming to the polling booth, as she arrived at the booth to cast her vote in the first phase of the Assembly polls.

Wife of Nitin Nabin, Bihar Minister and BJP candidate from Bankipur, casted her vote and said,”Bihar should keep moving on the path of development, and I have cast my vote keeping the same in my mind. A good government will come to power in Bihar.”

An elderly couple shows their inked fingers after they casted vote in the first phase of Bihar Assembly Elections.

People were seen standing in long queue at a polling booth in Vaishali as they waited for their turn to vote in the first phase of the Assembly polls.

After visiting a temple in Patna, former MP Surajbhan Singh said,”We sought the blessings of the Almighty. Today is ‘Mahaparv’. I appeal to the people of Bihar to display harmony today. Pehle vote tab jalpan.”

RJD candidate from Mokama, Veena Devi and her husband and former MP Surajbhan Singh offered prayers at a temple in Patna.

People have started voting across 121 seats in Bihar as voting started at 7 AM.

Voting for first phase of Bihar Assembly elections began at 7 AM today. Voting will be conducted on 121 seats in Phase 1.