First voting, then refreshments: PM Modi, others urges Bihar voters as first phase polling begins today

November 6, 2025

 New Delhi: As the first phase of the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 begins on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to voters to participate enthusiastically in what he called the “festival of democracy,” and reminded them— “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

The Prime Minister urged citizens, especially first-time voters, to exercise their democratic right responsibly and set an example of civic participation. Posting on X (formerly Twitter), Prime Minister Modi wrote: “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!” Polling is being held today for 121 constituencies across 18 districts, marking the start of a high-stakes electoral battle in the state.

Union Minister JP Nadda and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, appealed to voters to participate enthusiastically in what they described as a “festival of democracy.”

“I appeal to all voters and our young companions who are voting today in the first phase of the assembly elections in Bihar, the sacred land of knowledge, tradition, and cultural heritage. That they ensure their participation in this festival of democracy by voting in the maximum possible numbers.

This election is to bring stability in Bihar and to swiftly advance Bihar on the path of development. Maintaining the fast pace of development continuously is the important responsibility of every resident of the state. Do vote!”

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh posted: “Today is the first phase of voting in the Bihar Assembly elections. I urge all voters to participate enthusiastically in this festival of democracy. On this occasion, hearty congratulations to the young voters who are going to vote for the first time!”

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta tweeted: “An appeal to all esteemed voters in the first phase of the Bihar Legislative Assembly elections to participate with full enthusiasm in this grand festival of democracy. Each of your votes will make an invaluable contribution towards realizing the dream of a developed Bihar.

Step out of your homes, cast your vote, and inspire your family and friends as well to fulfill this democratic duty. Vote first, then refreshment.”