The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday urged all eligible voters to exercise their franchise, asserting that “Bihar is ready” for the “festival of Democracy” as the first phase of the 2025 Assembly elections in Bihar began on Thursday.

In a post on X, the Poll body said that the “voters are welcome at the polling station.”

“#LoktantraKaTyohar…Bihar is ready. Welcome to all voters at the polling station. #BiharElections2025,” said ECI on X.

The first phase of the 2025 Assembly elections in Bihar began at 7:00 am across 121 constituencies in 18 districts of the state’s 243 seats, with approximately 3.75 crore electors casting their ballots.

Polling will conclude at 6 pm; however, due to security considerations, polling time has been curtailed to 5 pm in some constituencies.

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