Bihar's first round of the Assembly elections began on Thursday, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged voters to cast ballots in big numbers.
PM Modi wrote, "Today marks the first phase of the festival of democracy in Bihar," in a post on X. I want every voter participating in this stage of the Assembly elections to cast their ballots enthusiastically.
I would especially like to congratulate all of my young colleagues in the state who will be casting their first ballots on this occasion. Recall that voting comes first, then refreshments!
The Prime Minister's appeal coincides with the start of polling in a number of constituencies under strict security protocols. Bihar's political destiny will be determined by the multiphase election, in which the NDA and the opposition INDIA alliance will compete for control of the state.
Tejashwi Yadav, the head of the RJD, also urged people to cast lots of ballots. "My salutations to all the fate makers of Bihar," he wrote in a post on X. Voting is crucial today. The one button you press will determine Bihar's future. Voting is crucial for democracy, the Constitution, and humanity.
"I would like to urge everyone who is eligible to vote in Bihar, including mothers and sisters, traders, farmers, migrants living in other states, common citizens, students attending job coaching, patients receiving treatment for their illnesses and their families, and Gen-Z voters exercising their right to vote for the first time, to cast a ballot.
Only until every single one of you uses your right to vote will Bihar's prospects improve. Bihar's progress will be made possible by your vote. Thus, keep in mind that voting is essential to Bihar's prosperous future. Vote first and carefully. The rest of the work can wait!
