Bihar polls 2025: The first phase of the Bihar elections has begun, as voters across 121 constituencies of the state’s total 243 cast their votes, deciding the fate of hundreds of candidates in the first phase.
The districts undergoing polls today are Patna, Darbhanga, Madhepura, Saharsa, Muzaffarpur, Gopalganj, Siwan, Saran, Vaishali, Samastipur, Begusarai, Lakhisarai, Munger, Sheikhpura, Nalanda, Buxar, and Bhojpur.
The polling, which began at 7 am, will conclude by 6 pm. However, due to security considerations, polling time has been curtailed to 5 pm in Simri Bakhtiyarpur, Mahishi, Tarapur, Munger, Jamalpur, and in 56 polling booths of the Suryagarha Assembly segment.
Voting for the second phase, covering 122 seats, is scheduled for 11 November. The results will be announced on 14 November.
Are schools in Bihar closed today?
Yes, schools across Bihar will remain closed today to ensure the smooth operation of the voting process on November 6.
Is it a bank holiday in Bihar today?
Yes, according to the Reserve Bank of India’s region-wise holiday calendar for the fiscal 2025-26, banks across the state will remain closed today, November 6.
Will government offices remain shut in Bihar today?
Yes, all government offices in Bihar will remain closed today.
