First poll of Bihar election begins, Modi urges people to take precautions against Covid
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged voters to cast their votes in the first phase of the Bihar Assembly election and participate
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged voters to cast their votes in the first phase of the Bihar Assembly election and participate in the festival of democracy while taking precautions against Covid-19.
Polling began Wednesday morning in 71 assembly constituencies of Bihar in the first phase of three-phase elections amid tight security and Covid-19 guidelines in place.
"Today is the first phase of voting in the Bihar Assembly elections. I urge all voters to ensure their participation in this festival of democracy while taking precautions against Covid," Modi said in a tweet in Hindi.
"Be mindful of maintaining ''do gaz doori'', wear a mask," he said. "Remember, first vote, then refreshments!" he added.
The Bihar polls are being held in three phases -- October 28, November 3 and November 7. The results will be out on November 10.