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** Paliganj, Bihar: Voting for the first phase of the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 is underway, but a brief incident at Maner Assembly constituency drew attention when RJD candidate Bhai Virendra clashed with security personnel at Booth No. 79, alleging administrative bias. The altercation caused a temporary disruption at the polling station before authorities restored order. Incident at the BoothBhai Virendra, accompanied by his wife, arrived at the polling station to cast his vote. After voting, he confronted security staff, reportedly saying, “Dekh lenge, tum hote kaun ho” (“We will see who you are”), accusing them of favoring a particular party. This led to a momentary commotion at the booth, but security personnel managed the situation and escorted the candidate outside, after ...

? Voting for the first phase of the Bihar Assembly Election 2025 commenced on Thursday at 7 AM, with visible enthusiasm at polling stations across the state. Conducted in two phases on 6th and 11th November, these elections serve as a crucial test of how the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) drive has improved the accuracy of voter lists. Patna Shows Excitement Ahead of PollingIn Patna, polling began with notable energy, as voters turned out to cast their ballots. The two-phase elections will also indicate the impact of the SIR campaign on voter confidence and participation. Bihar’s voter turnout has historically hovered around 57%, and all eyes are now on whether this figure will rise this time. Past Turnout and the Impact of SIRDuring the 2024 Lok Sabha elec...