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IN PHOTOS | Bihar Election 2025: Phase-1 sees record turnout, lively polling moments from across the state

Updated On: 06 November, 2025 08:52 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

Polling booths across constituencies that went to polls in Phase-1 of the Bihar Election 2025 witnessed lively scenes on Thursday, with voters turning out in record numbers. By 6 pm, 64.46 per cent of the electorate had cast their votes across 121 seats, exercising their democratic right (PICS/PTI)

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Voters cross the Ganga River in a boat to reach the polling station in Danapur, Patna, on Thursday. PIC/ PTI
Voters cross the Ganga River in a boat to reach the polling station in Danapur, Patna, on Thursday. PIC/ PTI
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Locals help an elderly man reach a polling station by carrying him on a cot during the first phase of the Bihar Assembly Elections in Danapur

Locals help an elderly man reach a polling station by carrying him on a cot during the first phase of the Bihar Assembly Elections in Danapur

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Elderly voters exit a polling station after casting their ballot during the first phase of Bihar Assembly Elections

Elderly voters exit a polling station after casting their ballot during the first phase of Bihar Assembly Elections

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Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and others display their inked fingers after voting in the first phase of the elections at Bakhtiyarpur

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and others display their inked fingers after voting in the first phase of the elections at Bakhtiyarpur

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RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, along with wife Rabri Devi and son Tejashwi Yadav, displays inked fingers after casting their votes in the first phase of the Bihar Assembly Elections in Patna. Tejashwi is the Opposition INDIA bloc's CM candidate

RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, along with wife Rabri Devi and son Tejashwi Yadav, displays inked fingers after casting their votes in the first phase of the Bihar Assembly Elections in Patna. Tejashwi is the Opposition INDIA bloc's CM candidate

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BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad and his wife display their inked fingers after casting their votes at a polling station during the first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections in Patna

BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad and his wife display their inked fingers after casting their votes at a polling station during the first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections in Patna

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Around 60.18 per cent of the 3.75 crore eligible voters cast their ballots across 121 constituencies till 5 pm on Thursday during the first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections

Around 60.18 per cent of the 3.75 crore eligible voters cast their ballots across 121 constituencies till 5 pm on Thursday during the first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections

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Begusarai registered the highest voter turnout at 67.32 per cent, followed by Samastipur with 66.65 per cent and Madhepura with 65.74 per cent in the first phase of polling

Begusarai registered the highest voter turnout at 67.32 per cent, followed by Samastipur with 66.65 per cent and Madhepura with 65.74 per cent in the first phase of polling

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The ruling NDA, in power for most of the past two decades, is relying on its “sushasan” (good governance) image to counter the opposition’s narrative of the “jungle raj” era associated with the former RJD-Congress regime

The ruling NDA, in power for most of the past two decades, is relying on its “sushasan” (good governance) image to counter the opposition’s narrative of the “jungle raj” era associated with the former RJD-Congress regime

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A security official keeps vigil as voters wait in queues to cast their votes at a polling station during the first phase 

A security official keeps vigil as voters wait in queues to cast their votes at a polling station during the first phase 

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi held rallies in constituencies voting in the second phase. He viewed the strong turnout of women voters as a positive indicator for the NDA

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held rallies in constituencies voting in the second phase. He viewed the strong turnout of women voters as a positive indicator for the NDA

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi joins hands at a rally during the Bihar Assembly elections, in Araria

Prime Minister Narendra Modi joins hands at a rally during the Bihar Assembly elections, in Araria

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Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha talks to a police officer after claiming his convoy was attacked by RJD supporters during the first phase of assembly elections in Lakhisarai

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha talks to a police officer after claiming his convoy was attacked by RJD supporters during the first phase of assembly elections in Lakhisarai

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Jan Suraaj, chief Prashant Kishor, participates in a vibrant roadshow ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections, in Gaya

Jan Suraaj, chief Prashant Kishor, participates in a vibrant roadshow ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections, in Gaya

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Rahul Gandhi addressed a public rally in Purnia district during the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025, marking his campaign presence

Rahul Gandhi addressed a public rally in Purnia district during the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025, marking his campaign presence

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Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, along with Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, oversee CCTV monitoring across all polling stations during the Bihar Assembly elections

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, along with Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, oversee CCTV monitoring across all polling stations during the Bihar Assembly elections

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