Patna: Campaigning for the first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections draws to a close today, marking the end of a high-octane battle across 18 districts, including Patna. The state is set to witness voting on Thursday for 121 crucial seats that could determine the direction of the contest.

This phase carries significant weight for the opposition’s grand alliance led by Tejashwi Yadav, which had clinched 61 of these seats in the 2020 elections. Determined to reclaim its ground, the alliance has intensified its outreach with last-minute rallies and door-to-door campaigns. Key Campaign Highlights: Congress leader KC Venugopal is currently stationed in Bihar to monitor the alliance’s final phase of campaigning, while the ruling BJP has lined up a series of power-packed events for the

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