Locals of flood-prone Danapur Diara in Patna used boats to reach polling stations during first phase of Bihar elections. Residents expressed frustration over lack of a bridge, saying it causes daily hardship and hinders access to essential services.
Burqa-clad women voters in Bihar's Darbhanga welcomed EC rule requiring identity confirmation for covered voters, saying it will help prevent vote fraud. Several women expressed satisfaction as female officials verified their identities privately.
Bihar Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha's convoy was attacked in Lakhisarai on polling day as RJD supporters allegedly pelted stones and hurled slippers at his car, chanting 'Murdabad'. Police intervened to control the mob. BJP blamed RJD for the violence.
Jairam Ramesh accused PM Modi of making false promises and neglecting Seemanchal’s development. He cited missing projects like the Vikramshila University and Darbhanga AIIMS and questioned the 'double-engine' government's record.
JD(U)'s Sanjay Kumar Jha urged Bihar voters to participate actively in the first phase of polls, calling it a vote for state's next 25 years, not just five. He expressed confidence in an NDA victory. Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary echoed the sentiment.
Bihar ex-CM Rabri Devi accused BJP members of 'firing bullets and killing people' while PM Modi only talks about katta (guns). She urged citizens to vote in large numbers. Rabri also wished both sonsTejashwi and Tej Pratap Yadav success in polls.
As the first phase of the polls began, RJD MP Manoj Jha said voting is meant to bring change, focusing on core issues like jobs and social security. He questioned why women's employment was ignored earlier, crediting Tejashwi Yadav for raising issues
As the first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections began on Thursday, women in Patna performed the traditional Jhijhiya folk dance to promote voter awareness. A 13.13% turnout was recorded till 9 am, with Saharsa leading at 15.27%.
Bihar’s assembly election begins with 3.75 crore voters deciding fate of 1,314 candidates across 121 constituencies. Key contestants include Tejashwi Yadav, Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary and others. Voting will take place across 45,341 polling stations
Dulquer Salmaan has been issued a notice in Kerala after a food-poisoning complaint at a wedding. The actor was the brand ambassador of the rice that the guests at the wedding function consumed and fell ill.
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