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Bihar Phase 1 Elections 2023: 3.75 Crore Voters to Decide Fate of 121 Seats

The first phase of Bihar Assembly Elections 2023 kicks off tomorrow, with a staggering 3.75 crore voters set to cast their ballots across 71 constituencies. The political showdown will see high-profile candidates like Tejashwi Yadav (RJD) and Samrat Choudhary (BJP) battling it out in a fierce contest between the Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance) and the NDA.

Key Constituencies & Candidates

The first phase covers 71 seats across 16 districts, including high-stakes battles in:
– Raghopur: Tejashwi Yadav (RJD)
– Parbatta: Samrat Choudhary (BJP)
– Lakhisarai: Vijay Kumar Sinha (BJP)
– Jamui: Shreyasi Singh (BJP)
– Dinara: Satyadev Ram (RJD)

The election is not just about personalities but a larger ideological clash—NDA’s development agenda vs. Mahagathbandhan’s focus on social justice and employment.

Top Voter Concerns & Key Issues

With 1.81 crore male and 1.94 crore female voters, major election issues include:
✅ Unemployment & Migration (Tejashwi’s 10 lakh jobs promise)
✅ Farmers’ Distress & Floods (Agrarian crisis in rural Bihar)
✅ Law & Order (Opposition targets Nitish Kumar govt)
✅ CAA-NRC & Social Polarization (BJP’s Hindu consolidation vs RJD’s secular push)

Security & COVID-19 Measures

The Election Commission has deployed 1.06 lakh security personnel, including central forces, to ensure smooth polling. Strict COVID-19 protocols—masks, sanitizers, and social distancing—will be enforced.

Exit Polls & Predictions

Early trends suggest a tight contest, with NDA slightly ahead in upper-caste and EBC-dominated seats. However, the Mahagathbandhan’s strong Yadav-Muslim base could spring surprises.

What’s at Stake?

• Nitish Kumar (JDU): Can he secure a fourth term as CM?
• Tejashwi Yadav (RJD): Is he Bihar’s next CM candidate?
• BJP’s Strategy: Will Chirag Paswan’s LJP split NDA votes?

The results of Phase 1 (October 28) will set the tone for Phase 2 (Nov 3) & Phase 3 (Nov 7). Counting is on November 10.

Final Verdict

Will the NDA retain power, or will the Mahagathbandhan stage a comeback? With 3.75 crore voters holding the key, Bihar’s political future hangs in the balance.

📢 Stay tuned for live updates, exit polls, and real-time analysis!

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