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The first phase of the 2025 Bihar Assembly election is underway. Voters in 121 constituencies are casting their ballots to choose between the JDU-BJP alliance and the Mahagathbandhan, led by RJD’s Tejashwi Yadav who is also the chief ministerial candidate.
News Article:
Bihar Assembly Elections Kick Off: First Phase Underway in 121 Constituencies
Patna, Bihar – The battle for Bihar has begun! The first phase of the highly anticipated 2025 Bihar Assembly elections commenced this morning, with voters in 121 constituencies across the state heading to the polls.
The election pits the incumbent JDU-BJP alliance against the Mahagathbandhan, a coalition led by Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Tejashwi Yadav, who is also the Mahagathbandhan’s chief ministerial candidate.
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- Information on key constituencies in this phase.
- Security arrangements in place.
- Comments from key leaders of both alliances.
- Voter turnout information as it becomes available.
- Background information on the key issues driving the election (e.g., unemployment, development).