The high-octane campaigning for the crucial first phase of the Bihar elections has officially drawn to a close, with the silence period descending upon the 121 assembly constituencies spread across 18 districts at 5 pm this evening. With voting scheduled for November 6, the state now braces for a tight security deployment and the ultimate verdict from the electorate.

This initial phase sets the tone for the entire two-phase election, encompassing a diverse political landscape that includes segments of Patna, Vaishali, Muzaffarpur, and Gopalganj. The battle lines are clearly drawn between the incumbent National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by chief minister Nitish Kumar’s Janata Dal (United) and the BJP, and the formidable Opposition Mahagathbandhan (INDIA bloc), spearheaded by Rashtri

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