The first phase of the Bihar assembly elections commenced under high security as voting opened for 121 seats. A total of 3.75 crore voters will decide the fate of 1,314 candidates, including prominent leaders such as Tejashwi Yadav and Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on voters to participate enthusiastically in democracy's celebration, emphasizing the significance of voting. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh echoed this sentiment, congratulating young first-time voters. Key battles in constituencies like Raghopur, Tarapur, and Lakhisarai are generating considerable attention.

The elections, spanning 45,341 polling stations primarily in rural areas, see a blend of seasoned politicians and celebrities. With significant participation from BJP figures and notable

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