The first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections 2025 was held across 121 constituencies in 18 districts, witnessing a strong voter turnout. 64.66 % had cast their votes.Polling took place in 121 of the state’s 243 constituencies, setting up a fierce contest between the ruling NDA and a resurgent Mahagathbandhan.
The results of this phase will determine the fate of several ministers, as well as RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav and his estranged brother Tej Pratap. Poll strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Party has been billed as the ‘X’ factor, adding a bit of intrigue to the high-stakes contest.