Bihar Elections Phase 1 Voting LIVE Updates: 42.3% voter turnout recorded till 1 PM

The first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections begins early Thursday with around 3.75 crore voters set to cast their votes in 121 of the 243 constituencies in the state. The voting began at 7 am and it will continue till 5 pm across 45,341 polling stations. Several top leaders are in fray in this phase, including the Tejashwi Yadav, Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Choudhary, Vijay Kumar Sinha, folk singer Maithili Thakur, and Bhojpuri superstars Khesari Lal Yadav.

Nov 06, 2025 13:42 IST
BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad, wife cast their vote in Patna
#WATCH | #BiharElection2025 | BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad and his wife Maya Shankar cast their vote at a polling booth in Patna. pic.twitter.com/ajXABhhhg3
— ANI (@ANI) November 6, 2025



Nov 06, 2025 13:35 IST
CEC Gyanesh Kumar Reviews First Phase Voting
#WATCH | Delhi: Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar monitors the voting taking place in the first phase of #BiharElection2025. The Election Commission is keeping a close watch on every polling booth. pic.twitter.com/4Q1KXhjnLm
— ANI (@ANI) November 6, 2025



Nov 06, 2025 13:24 IST
People of Bihar are very intelligent: BJP MP Anurag Thakur
#WATCH | Aurangabad, Bihar: On the first phase of #BiharElection2025, BJP MP Anurag Thakur says, "People of Bihar are very intelligent and they know the importance of the vote in a democracy. My only request is to vote in large numbers.... May Bihar continue to develop..." pic.twitter.com/mc1b0K8Lai
— ANI (@ANI) November 6, 2025



Nov 06, 2025 13:24 IST
The police and the administration are assisting the public: Patna DSP Anu Kumari
#WATCH | Patna, Bihar | Patna DSP Anu Kumari says, "The police and the administration are assisting the public, and the polling is taking place smoothly. There are no issues anywhere... Any kind of minor inconvenience is being met immediately..." https://t.co/LbRSJCTkdBpic.twitter.com/Elt6x2CT5a
— ANI (@ANI) November 6, 2025



Nov 06, 2025 13:23 IST
Bihar's result will be historic and decisive: BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad
#WATCH | BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad says, "Public is voting with great enthusiasm. They will continue to do so...He (Tejashwi Yadav) just for the sake of it. There is no chance of him becoming the CM. Bihar's result will be historic and decisive."

On Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi's… https://t.co/nFgmSfqZWbpic.twitter.com/SGP2nJI14T
— ANI (@ANI) November 6, 2025



Nov 06, 2025 13:21 IST
Voting is taking place here after 20 years: Government official
#WATCH | Munger, Bihar | Voting takes place for the first time after 20 years in the Naxal-affected area of Bhimband

A government official says, "This is booth no. 310. Voting is taking place here after 20 years. An unfavourable incident took place some years back, because of… pic.twitter.com/hRrVnceVGf
— ANI (@ANI) November 6, 2025



Nov 06, 2025 13:20 IST
Voting resumes in Bhimband after 20 years of Naxal disruption
#WATCH | Munger, Bihar | Voting takes place for the first time after 20 years in the Naxal-affected area of Bhimband

A local villager says, "We are feeling very good. I am very happy that all of you came here... I am feeling very good (to have voted here for the first time in… pic.twitter.com/kRkAITzmuj
— ANI (@ANI) November 6, 2025



Nov 06, 2025 13:10 IST
BJP candidate Maithili Thakur visits polling booths
#WATCH | #BiharElection2025 | Singer and BJP candidate from Alinagar, Maithili Thakur visits polling booths in her constituency and takes stock of everything. pic.twitter.com/FJNGV8xOkM
— ANI (@ANI) November 6, 2025



Nov 06, 2025 13:01 IST
This is the festival of democracy: Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar
#WATCH | Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar says, "This is the festival of democracy. Voting in the first phase of election is being done across several districts. I appeal to all the people of Bihar to vote for their issues, for the future of their children, for jobs, food, house,… https://t.co/2559rgQA07pic.twitter.com/iFLGYxlagC
— ANI (@ANI) November 6, 2025



Nov 06, 2025 12:54 IST
I have fulfilled my responsibility by casting my vote: Union Minister and LJP(RV) Chief Chirag Paswan
#WATCH | Union Minister and LJP(RV) Chief Chirag Paswan says, "I have fulfilled my responsibility by casting my vote and I would like every person to do the same to elect a government of their choice..."

"If Mahagathbandhan had put as much effort into connecting with the public… pic.twitter.com/fgPSRHUH5y
— ANI (@ANI) November 6, 2025



Nov 06, 2025 10:32 IST
As of 9:00 am, Bihar recorded an overall voter turnout of 13.13%
#BiharElection2025 | As of 9:00 am, Bihar recorded an overall voter turnout of 13.13% in the first phase of polling

Saharsa - 15.27%
Vaishali - 14.30%
Siwan - 13.35%
Patna - 11.22%
Saran - 13.30%
Sheikhpura 12.97%
Samastipur - 12.86% #BiharElectionshttps://t.co/0zMZhaMPwv
— OTV (@otvnews) November 6, 2025



Nov 06, 2025 09:38 IST
My vote is for 'Viksit Bihar': BJP leader Rituraj Sinha
#WATCH | Patna| After casting his vote, BJP leader Rituraj Sinha says, "My vote is for 'Viksit Bihar', to speed up development and for double-engine government...." https://t.co/GXL0wl0Mkxpic.twitter.com/aBYRZFvlEg
— ANI (@ANI) November 6, 2025



Nov 06, 2025 09:33 IST
I urge everyone to exercise their Right to Vote: Union Minister and LJP(RV) Chief Chirag Paswan
#WATCH | Patna | On #BiharElections, Union Minister and LJP(RV) Chief Chirag Paswan says, " I urge everyone to exercise their Right to Vote. I would like it if Bihar witnessed voting being recorded in the first phase today. After you (Congress) raise discrepancies or complaints… pic.twitter.com/DLPVmdRuir
— ANI (@ANI) November 6, 2025



Nov 06, 2025 09:31 IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah urges youth to vote in record numbers
#BiharElection2025 | Union Home Minister Amit Shah tweets, "Voters of Bihar, especially the youth, I urge you 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… pic.twitter.com/U5tjYJbPRT
— ANI (@ANI) November 6, 2025



Nov 06, 2025 09:29 IST
My best wishes to both my sons: Former CM and RJD leader Rabri Devi
#WATCH | #BiharElection2025 | As she arrived to vote, former CM and RJD leader Rabri Devi 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."

She says, "I appeal to the people of Bihar to step out and vote… pic.twitter.com/ONsN5vx8pi
— ANI (@ANI) November 6, 2025



Nov 06, 2025 09:28 IST
Badlaav kijiye, naya Bihar banaiye, nayi sarkaar banaiye: RJD leader & Mahagathbandhan’s CM face Tejashwi Yadav
#WATCH | "Badlaav kijiye, naya Bihar banaiye, nayi sarkaar banaiye" says RJD leader and Mahagathbandhan’s CM face Tejashwi Yadav as he shows his inked finger after casting his vote for the first phase of #BiharAssemblyElections at a polling station in Patna pic.twitter.com/ighVJbVDj6
— ANI (@ANI) November 6, 2025



Nov 06, 2025 09:25 IST
Rahul Gandhi himself wants to do 'vote chori': Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan (Lalan) Singh
#WATCH | Patna | On Rahul Gandhi's claims of voter fraud in Haryana elections, Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan (Lalan) Singh says, "Rahul Gandhi himself wants to do 'vote chori'. The Constitution clearly says that only a citizen of India can vote....When they won in Karnataka, there… pic.twitter.com/a1yR2rvOgb
— ANI (@ANI) November 6, 2025



Nov 06, 2025 09:22 IST
Mahagathbandhan’s CM face Tejashwi Yadav, RJD leader Misa Bharti on way to cast vote
#WATCH | Patna, Bihar: RJD leader and Mahagathbandhan’s CM face Tejashwi Yadav, RJD leader Misa Bharti leave from their residence to cast their votes for the first phase of #BiharAssemblyElections

RJD leader Misa Bharti says, "I just want to say that everyone should cast their… pic.twitter.com/B22PAD6X0S
— ANI (@ANI) November 6, 2025



Nov 06, 2025 09:18 IST
You must indeed vote as this will decide the future of your children: RJD candidate Khesari Lal Yadav
#WATCH | #BiharElection2025 | Singer-actor and RJD candidate from Chapra, Khesari Lal Yadav says, "...You must indeed vote as this will decide the future of your children...I have not had breakfast. I woke up and came here to vote. If I do not do it, how can I inspire others to… pic.twitter.com/cFrtbuIQMh
— ANI (@ANI) November 6, 2025



Nov 06, 2025 09:12 IST
People are voting in name of development: Bihar Minister & BJP candidate Sanjay Saraogi
#BiharElections | Darbhanga | Bihar Minister and BJP candidate from Darbhanga, Sanjay Saraogi, says, "The people are voting in the name of development. It looks like NDA will form the government with a majority. I have been a five-time MLA from here, and I will win the sixth… pic.twitter.com/4xYTcUIwN6
— ANI (@ANI) November 6, 2025



Nov 06, 2025 09:10 IST
People queue up to vote in Mahua
#WATCH | #BiharElection2025 | People queue up at a polling booth in Mahua as theya wait their turn to cast vote in the first phase of state assembly elections. pic.twitter.com/NSK1Urhrex
— ANI (@ANI) November 6, 2025



Nov 06, 2025 09:09 IST
Voters flaunt inked fingers with pride
#BiharElection2025 | Voters show their inked finger after casting their vote at a polling booth in Mahua. pic.twitter.com/KDSF2Ku4Xd
— ANI (@ANI) November 6, 2025



Nov 06, 2025 09:07 IST
I am also going to cast my vote: Bihar Dy CM & BJP Candidate Vijay Kumar Sinha
#WATCH | Lakhisarai, Bihar | Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and BJP candidate from Lakhisarai constituency, Vijay Kumar Sinha, says, "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… pic.twitter.com/GhDfKVtp6Y
— ANI (@ANI) November 6, 2025



Nov 06, 2025 09:05 IST
Family of elderly woman carries her to polling booth in Bihar
#WATCH | #BiharElection2025 | Family of an elderly woman carries her to a polling booth in Vaishali to vote for the first phase of the Assembly elections. pic.twitter.com/BGKq1BHKEq
— ANI (@ANI) November 6, 2025



Nov 06, 2025 09:04 IST
Bihar should keep moving on path of development: Minister & BJP candidate Deepmala Shrivastava
#WATCH | Digha, Patna: Deepmala Shrivastava, Bihar Minister and BJP candidate from Bankipur, Nitin Nabin's wife, says, "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."… pic.twitter.com/Z9vHimSBiQ
— ANI (@ANI) November 6, 2025



Nov 06, 2025 09:02 IST
Security personnel helps elderly woman to reach poll booth
#WATCH | #BiharElection2025 | A security personnel helps an elderly woman in coming to the polling booth, as she arrives here to cast her vote in the first phase of the Assembly polls.

Visuals from Lakhanpur of Tarapur constituency. pic.twitter.com/E6bZUy560v
— ANI (@ANI) November 6, 2025



Nov 06, 2025 09:01 IST
People queue up at a polling booth in Vaishali
#WATCH | #BiharElection2025 | People queue up at a polling booth in Vaishali as they await their turn to vote in the first phase of the Assembly polls. pic.twitter.com/qAfCzo5Uls
— ANI (@ANI) November 6, 2025



Nov 06, 2025 08:59 IST
PM Modi says 'Pehle Matdaan Fir Jalpaan'
As polling for the first phase of Bihar elections begins, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "Today in Bihar is the first phase of the festival of democracy. My appeal to all voters of this phase in the assembly elections is that they should vote with full enthusiasm. On this occasion, my special congratulations to all my young companions of the state who are going to cast their vote for the first time. Remember—first voting, then refreshments!"
बिहार में आज लोकतंत्र के उत्सव का पहला चरण है। विधानसभा चुनावों में इस दौर के सभी मतदाताओं से मेरा आग्रह है कि वे पूरे उत्साह के साथ मतदान करें। इस मौके पर पहली बार वोट डालने जा रहे राज्य के अपने सभी युवा साथियों को मेरी विशेष बधाई। याद रखना है- पहले मतदान, फिर जलपान!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 6, 2025