Despite facing floods and lack of infrastructure, the voters in Bihar’s Danapur Diara showcased strong democratic spirit by using boats to reach polling booths in the first phase of voting the Bihar Election 2025
Voters in Danapur go to the polling vote by a boat. Pic/ Screengrab form X
Amid the ongoing Bihar Election 2025, the voters of Danapur Diara, while braving the challenges of geography and limited infrastructure, travelled to their constituency to cast their vote. A clip of the voters coming in boats, has gone viral on social media, with netizens commending their strong commitment to democracy.
Danapur Diara is a flood-prone riverine area in the vicinity of Danapur town, located in Patna district. Despite the grim situation in the area, the voters were seen actively participating in Bihar Election 2025.
#WATCH | Patna, Bihar | Locals of the Danapur Diara use boats to reach the polling stations and cast their votes for the first phase of Bihar elections pic.twitter.com/NkcQmTx0mL
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Speaking to the media, a Danapur Diara local has called for the urgent construction of a bridge in the area.
"We are waiting for a boat. There is no bridge, hence we are waiting for the boat. We have to go to Diara to cast our votes... We would have used the bridge had it been constructed. The leaders should get a bridge constructed" the local said.
Another local said, "We are waiting here to cast votes, but we are not able to cross the water because there is no bridge. We are waiting for the boat. A bridge is needed for ambulances and school buses as well."
BJP has fielded Ram Kripal Yadav for the seat, while Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has given the ticket to Rit Lal Roy.
Polling in Danapur underway, with the process to be conducted at 6 pm. In some constituencies, the polling time has been curtailed to 5 pm, ANI reported.
Bihar recorded a brisk voter turnout of 42.31 per cent as of 1 pm in the first phase of assembly elections, as per the Election Commission of India data.
Among the 18 districts, Gopalganj recorded the highest turnout of 46.73 per cent, followed by Lakhisarai with 46.37 per cent and Begusarai with 46.02 per cent till 1 pm, reported ANI.
On the other hand, Patna, the capital of Bihar, continues to record sluggish voter turnout among all districts with a turnout of 37.72 per cent.
A turnout of 41.15 per cent was recorded in Bhojpur, followed by 41.10 per cent in Buxar, 39.35 per cent in Darbhanga, 42.94 per cent in Khagaria, 44.16 per cent in Madhepura, 41.47 per cent in Munger, 45.41 per cent in Muzaffarpur, 41.87 per cent in Nalanda, 44.20 per cent in Saharsa, 43.03 per cent in Samastipur, 43.06 per cent in Saran, 41.23 per cent in Sheikhpura, 41.20 per cent in Siwan and 42.60 per cent in Vaishali, reported ANI.
Among the key constituencies, Raghopur recorded a turnout of 43.3 per cent, Mahua 40.41 per cent, Alinagar 37.50 per cent, Tarapur 44.35 per cent, Lakhisarai 44.20 per cent, Chapra 39.57 per cent, Bankipur 25 per cent, Phulwari 40.98 per cent, Raghunathpur 42.23 per cent, Siwan 40.19 per cent and Mokama 41.78 per cent.
(With inputs from ANI)
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