Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed confidence that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) would secure a decisive victory in the Bihar Assembly elections, citing the strong voter enthusiasm seen during the first phase of polling. He also announced a series of public rallies to be held in Forbesganj, Araria, and Bhagalpur.
Sharing a message on X in Hindi, the Prime Minister said that the people’s overwhelming participation in the ‘grand festival of democracy’ was a clear sign of the NDA’s impending success.
“The grand festival of democracy in Bihar is witnessing an amazing enthusiasm among the people, which indicates that the NDA is going to get an unprecedented majority in the assembly elections. In this energetic atmosphere, I am eager to receive the blessings of my family members at the public meetings in Forbesganj, Araria, around 11:30 AM and in Bhagalpur around 1:30 PM,” he posted.
बिहार में लोकतंत्र के महापर्व में जन-जन का अद्भुत उत्साह बता रहा है कि विधानसभा चुनावों में एनडीए को अभूतपूर्व बहुमत मिलने जा रहा है। ऊर्जा से भरे इसी माहौल के बीच करीब 11.30 बजे अररिया के फारबिसगंज और दोपहर लगभग 1.30 बजे भागलपुर की जनसभाओं में अपने परिवारजनों का आशीर्वाद प्राप्त…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 6, 2025
Polling began across 121 Assembly constituencies spread over 18 districts, where more than 3.75 crore eligible voters are deciding the fate of 1,314 candidates, including 122 women.
Voting commenced at 7 AM and will likely continue until 6 PM, except in certain sensitive constituencies where polling will close earlier as a precautionary measure.
To maintain transparency and ensure smooth conduct, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has arranged for live webcasting from all 45,324 polling stations, supported by extensive security involving state police, central armed forces, and election observers.
PM Modi’s Appeal to First-Time Voters
Earlier in the day, PM Modi had appealed to voters, particularly those casting their votes for the first time, to participate with full enthusiasm.
Taking to X, he posted, “Today in Bihar is the first phase of the festival of democracy. My appeal to all voters of this phase in the assembly elections is that they should vote with full enthusiasm. On this occasion, my special congratulations to all my young companions of the state who are going to cast their vote for the first time. Remember—first voting, then refreshments!”
बिहार में आज लोकतंत्र के उत्सव का पहला चरण है। विधानसभा चुनावों में इस दौर के सभी मतदाताओं से मेरा आग्रह है कि वे पूरे उत्साह के साथ मतदान करें। इस मौके पर पहली बार वोट डालने जा रहे राज्य के अपने सभी युवा साथियों को मेरी विशेष बधाई। याद रखना है- पहले मतदान, फिर जलपान!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 6, 2025
In addition to the Prime Minister’s appeal, senior NDA leaders, including Union Ministers JP Nadda, Rajnath Singh, and Giriraj Singh also encouraged citizens to vote in large numbers, stressing development, job creation, and stability as the alliance’s core priorities.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah similarly urged voters to come out in record numbers, warning against the return of ‘Jungle Raj’ in Bihar.
Taking to X, he appealed to the people, especially the youth, to cast their votes in large numbers during the first phase of polling to uphold good governance and secure the state’s future.
बिहार के मतदाता बहनों-भाइयों, विशेषकर युवाओं से आग्रह करता हूँ कि आज पहले चरण के मतदान में रिकॉर्ड संख्या में वोट करें।
आपका एक-एक वोट बिहार में जंगलराज की वापसी को रोकने, सुशासन को बनाए रखने और एक विकसित, आत्मनिर्भर बिहार के निर्माण का मार्ग प्रशस्त करेगा। घुसपैठियों और…
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) November 6, 2025
Also Read: ‘Every Vote Counts’: Amit Shah’s Call To Bihar As Polling Begins
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