Bihar polls 2025 : The first phase of the Bihar elections has begun, as voters across 121 constituencies of the state's total 243 cast their votes, deciding the fate of hundreds of candidates in the first phase.

The districts undergoing polls today are Patna, Darbhanga, Madhepura, Saharsa, Muzaffarpur, Gopalganj, Siwan, Saran, Vaishali, Samastipur, Begusarai, Lakhisarai, Munger, Sheikhpura, Nalanda, Buxar, and Bhojpur.

Voting for the second phase, covering 122 seats, is scheduled for 11 November. The results will be announced on 14 November.

Are schools in Bihar closed today?

Yes, schools across Bihar will remain closed today to ensure the smooth operation of the voting process on November 6.

Is it a bank holiday in Bihar today?

Yes, according to the Reserve Bank of India's region-w

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