Bihar Election 2020 LIVE: Only NDA can fulfill the aspirations of Bihar, says PM Modi in Patna
India
oi-Oneindia Staff
By Anuj Cariappa
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Patna, Oct 28: The first phase of the Bihar Assembly election kicked off on Wednesday with 2.14 crore voters heading to polling booths across 71 constituencies to decide the fate of 1,066 candidates. This is the first major election to be held anywhere in the world amid the Covid pandemic.
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's JD(U) is contesting in 35 of the 71 seats, followed by its ally BJP (29), while the opposition RJD has fielded its candidates in 42 and its coalition partner Congress is in the fray in 20 assembly segments.
Lok Janshakti Party, headed by Chirag Paswan, is in the fray in 41 seats, which include all the 35 contested by the JD(U), in keeping with the call given by the young party president, who recently pulled out of the NDA in the state, to "dislodge" the chief minister from power.
Catch all the LIVE updates on Bihar Assembly Election 2020 phase 1 here
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3:17 PM, 28 Oct
A voter undergoes thermal screening at a polling station before casting her vote for the first phase Bihar Assembly Elections, at Naubatpur in Patna.
3:16 PM, 28 Oct
With the progress of time, voters turnout at booths has been increasing at several places notwithstanding raging coronavirus cases in the state. As per the provisional voter turnout data updated by the Election Commission at 1 PM, 33.10 per cent of the total electorates have exercised their franchise.
3:16 PM, 28 Oct
Over 33.10 per cent voter turnout has been recorded till 1 PM in the first phase of Bihar assembly polls on Wednesday, the Election Commission said in its provisional data. A total of 71 assembly segments of the state's 243 constituencies are voting in the first phase in which nearly 2.15 crore voters will decide the electoral fate of over 1,000 candidates.
3:00 PM, 28 Oct
PM Modi says only NDA can fulfill the aspirations of poor and middle-class people of the state. "Who can fulfil the aspirations of the poor and middle class of Bihar? Can those who looted Bihar do it? Those who only thought of their families and did injustice to everyone can never understand Bihar's expectations. Only NDA can do it."
2:59 PM, 28 Oct
PM Modi says only NDA can fulfill the aspirations of poor and middle-class people of the state. "Who can fulfil the aspirations of the poor and middle class of Bihar? Can those who looted Bihar do it? Those who only thought of their families and did injustice to everyone can never understand Bihar's expectations. Only NDA can do it."
2:37 PM, 28 Oct
Who can fulfil the aspirations of the poor and middle class of Bihar? Can those who looted Bihar do it? Those who only thought of their families and did injustice to everyone can never understand Bihar's expectations. Only NDA can do it: PM Modi addresses rally in Patna
2:36 PM, 28 Oct
#WATCH: After hearing a person shouting in the crowd, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi asks him, "Did you fry pakoras? You should offer some to Nitish ji and PM ji when they come here next."#BiharElectionspic.twitter.com/72SEdPzaeD
After hearing a person shouting in the crowd, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi asks him, "Did you fry pakoras? You should offer some to Nitish ji and PM ji when they come here next."
2:36 PM, 28 Oct
Congress gave direction to the country. We gave MNREGA, waived off farmers' loans. We know how to run the country, stand with farmers and generate employment, but yes, we do lack one thing - we don't know how to lie. We cannot compete with him (PM) at lying: Rahul Gandhi
2:36 PM, 28 Oct
Now Prime Minister doesn't say in speeches that he'll give jobs to 2 crore youth. He knows he was lying & people also know it. I guarantee, if PM comes here & says he'll give 2 crore jobs, crowd will chase him away: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Balmiki Nagar
2:36 PM, 28 Oct
Bihar: Former CM Jitan Ram Manjhi casts his vote at a polling booth in Gaya during the first phase of state assembly elections.
"Out of 71 seats in phase-1, NDA will comfortably win around 50 seats," he said. pic.twitter.com/xESfOf6Oqu
Former CM Jitan Ram Manjhi casts his vote at a polling booth in Gaya during the first phase of state assembly elections.
"Out of 71 seats in phase-1, NDA will comfortably win around 50 seats," he said.
2:35 PM, 28 Oct
The motive of demonetisation & lockdown was the same. It was aimed at destroying small farmers, small businesses, traders and labourers: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Balmiki Nagar
2:35 PM, 28 Oct
Bihar: Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) jawans deployed in Jahanabad, Mokama & Nawada district during the first phase of state assembly elections.
Visuals of differently-abled voters being helped by ITBP jawans at a polling booth pic.twitter.com/46lrVMOFNg
Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) jawans deployed in Jahanabad, Mokama & Nawada district during the first phase of state assembly elections.
2:28 PM, 28 Oct
Continuing his attack against the prime minister, Rahul said, "Now Prime Minister doesn't say in speeches that he'll give jobs to 2 crore youth. He knows he was lying & people also know it. I guarantee, if PM comes here & says he'll give 2 crore jobs, crowd will chase him away."
1:47 PM, 28 Oct
"Bihar doesn't have adequate jobs, facilities, and its not your fault. This is the fault of your chief minister and prime minister. People from here went to Delhi in search of work. Why didn't you work in Bihar Metro? Because there is no metro in the state," Rahul Gandhi said.
1:47 PM, 28 Oct
Voter turnout of 33.10% recorded till 1 pm in the first phase of Bihar Polls.
1:47 PM, 28 Oct
Rahul Gandhi says, 'Generally, on Dussehra, Ravana's effigies are burnt, but this year in Punjab, effigies of PM Modi, Ambani and Adani were seen burning. What is the reason behind this? It's a big thing and a sad thing that it is happening with the Prime Minister of India.
1:31 PM, 28 Oct
Rahul Gandhi addresses a rally in Pashchim Champaran
1:31 PM, 28 Oct
PM Modi talks about government's 'Swamitva' scheme. He says this scheme is there in six states now and will be helpful for Bihar people as well. He also says that with this scheme, people living outside their villages won't have to worry about anyone hijacking their property.
1:31 PM, 28 Oct
Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "Bihar will face double whammy if proponents of 'jungle raj' return to power during pandemic." "You can imagine what will happen to the funds for covid-19 if they come to power... What else can people of Bihar expect from the 'Yuvraj' (prince) of 'Jungle Raj', given their past record. You know them better than I do," he added.
1:31 PM, 28 Oct
Taking a dig at the RJD, PM Modi says, "The party which is infamous for closing down industries of Bihar, from whom investors maintained distance, is today promising development to the state's people. Let alone govt jobs, if they come to power even private companies will flee from Bihar."
The Prime Minister urges people to elect the NDA government once again. "Bihar elections an opportunity to re-elect those who pulled the state out of darkness."
1:30 PM, 28 Oct
What can people expect from 'yuvraaj" (crown prince) of 'jungle raj'? PM's dig at RJD CM candidate Tejashwi Yadav
1:30 PM, 28 Oct
PM reminds gathering that only BJP, JD(U), HAM and VIP comprise NDA, no mention of LJP
1:19 PM, 28 Oct
4 lakh 'no-guarantee' loans were sanctioned in Bihar: PM Modi
1:18 PM, 28 Oct
If the previous self-serving regime comes back to power, it will mean an end to hopes for jobs & employment: PM Modi
1:18 PM, 28 Oct
PM addresses 2nd rally of the day, at Muzaffarpur
12:52 PM, 28 Oct
A young man seen carrying his father leaves after they cast their votes for the first phase of Bihar Assembly Elections, at Paliganj constituency in Patna.
12:51 PM, 28 Oct
18.31% turnout till 11am, Lakhisarai highest at 26.28%: ECI
12:51 PM, 28 Oct
PM concludes address at Darbhanga rally
12:51 PM, 28 Oct
PM says NDA includes BJP, JD(U), VIP and HAM
12:47 PM, 28 Oct
Bihar Minister and BJP leader Prem Kumar who arrived at a polling booth in Gaya to cast his vote wearing a mask with his party's symbol has been accused of violating MCC
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2:05 AM, 28 Oct
More than two crore voters in Bihar will decide the fate of 1,066 candidates on Wednesday across 71 assembly segments in the first phase of elections.
2:06 AM, 28 Oct
Guidelines have been issued by the Election Commission for safe conduct of the electoral exercise, which takes place in the midst of the raging COVID-19 pandemic.
2:06 AM, 28 Oct
These include lowering the cap on the maximum number of voters for a polling booth from 1,600 to 1,000, staggering of polling hours and postal ballot facility for those aged above 80, or those afflicted with or suspected to be carrying the contagion.
2:07 AM, 28 Oct
These include lowering the cap on the maximum number of voters for a polling booth from 1,600 to 1,000, staggering of polling hours and postal ballot facility for those aged above 80, or those afflicted with or suspected to be carrying the contagion.
2:09 AM, 28 Oct
Besides, sanitisation of electronic voting machines, wearing of masks and other protective gear by polling personnel and availability of thermal scanner, hand sanitiser, soap and water will be ensured.
2:10 AM, 28 Oct
Of the 2.14 crore voters who will exercise their franchise, 1.01 crore are women and 599 belong to the third gender, according to data provided by the Election Commission.
2:10 AM, 28 Oct
The candidates include 952 men and 114 women, the maximum number (27) being in the fray at Gaya Town and the minimum (5) at Katoria in Banka district.
2:11 AM, 28 Oct
The candidates include 952 men and 114 women, the maximum number (27) being in the fray at Gaya Town and the minimum (5) at Katoria in Banka district.
2:11 AM, 28 Oct
Among the major political parties, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's JD(U) is contesting in 35 of the 71 seats, followed by its ally BJP (29), while the opposition RJD has fielded its candidates in 42 and its coalition partner Congress is in the fray in 20 assembly segments.
2:12 AM, 28 Oct
Lok Janshakti Party, headed by Chirag Paswan, is in the fray in 41 seats, which include all the 35 contested by the JD(U), in keeping with the call given by the young party president, who recently pulled out of the NDA in the state, to "dislodge" the chief minister from power.
2:13 AM, 28 Oct
Lok Janshakti Party, headed by Chirag Paswan, is in the fray in 41 seats, which include all the 35 contested by the JD(U), in keeping with the call given by the young party president, who recently pulled out of the NDA in the state, to "dislodge" the chief minister from power.
2:13 AM, 28 Oct
Lok Janshakti Party, headed by Chirag Paswan, is in the fray in 41 seats, which include all the 35 contested by the JD(U), in keeping with the call given by the young party president, who recently pulled out of the NDA in the state, to "dislodge" the chief minister from power.
2:14 AM, 28 Oct
With hours left for ballots to open in Bihar, a video of Chirag Paswan, preparing for a speech in front of his late father's photograph has gone viral.
2:15 AM, 28 Oct
The clip was tweeted by Pankhuri Pathak, who works for the social media team of the UP Congress.
2:16 AM, 28 Oct
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address three rallies in Bihar on Wednesday, on a day when the first phase of the Bihar Assembly election will be held.
2:16 AM, 28 Oct
Taking to micro-blogging site Twitter, PM made the announcement saying that he will hold the rallies in Darbhanga, Muzaffarpur and Patna.
2:17 AM, 28 Oct
Taking to micro-blogging site Twitter, PM made the announcement saying that he will hold the rallies in Darbhanga, Muzaffarpur and Patna.
2:17 AM, 28 Oct
Urging the mass to join all the rallies, he stated that it will be an opportunity to communicate directly with the people.
7:08 AM, 28 Oct
Voting begins for the first phase of Bihar Elections
; 1,066 candidates in fray for 71 seats
7:11 AM, 28 Oct
Problem detected in the Electronic Voting Machine at polling booth number 168 in Lakhisarai
In Gaya, People deployed on polling duties seen wearing masks and gloves; sanitizers to be used during the voting that will begin shortly, which is first of its kind after COVID19 pandemic.
7:14 AM, 28 Oct
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s Janata Dal (United) is contesting in 35 of the 71 seats, while the BJP is contesting 29 seats in the first phase of the Bihar Assembly Elections 2020. There are also six state cabinet ministers who will be contesting in phase-1 of the elections in Bihar.
7:15 AM, 28 Oct
The RJD had fielded candidates in 42 seats, while the Congress is in the fray in 20 assembly segments. Chirag Paswan’s LJP is contesting in 41 seats in the first phase. These 41 include all the 35 contested by the JD(U).
7:15 AM, 28 Oct
There are 952 male candidates, while 114 are women. The maximum number of women candidates in the fray are at Gaya (27), while the least are at Katoria (5).
7:19 AM, 28 Oct
The prominent candidates include, Tej Pratap Yadav, the son of RJD chief, Lalu Prasad Yadav. He is up against Raj Kumar Ray of the JD(U). His brother Tejashwi Prasad Yadav is seeking a re-election from Raghopur and he is up against Satish Kumar of the BJP and Rakesh Roshan of the LJP.
7:19 AM, 28 Oct
Shreyasi Singh, the Commonwealth Games gold medalist is making her debut as a BJP candidate from the Jamui seat. She is up against Vijay Prakash of the RJD.
7:20 AM, 28 Oct
The six state cabinet ministers who are contesting in the first phase are Prem Kumar from Gaya Town, Vijay Kumar Sinha from Lakhisarai, Ram Narayan Mandal from Banka, Krishnanandan Prasad Verma from Jehanabad, Jaikumar Singh from Dinara and Santosh Kumar Nirala from Rajpur.
7:23 AM, 28 Oct
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