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Bihar Elections 2025: Voting is underway for the first phase of polling with the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) eying to retain power and the Mahagathbandhan hoping tor a strong comeback in Assembly polls.

The first phase of the polls is set to unfold across 121 constituencies in the state. Polling for the remaining 122 seats will be held on November 11 in the second phase, and the votes will be counted on November 14. Campaigning for the first phase of the polling ended on Tuesday evening after weeks of political mud-slinging and a barrage of personal attacks and divisive rhetoric.

As the state is going into the polls, first-time voters might feel a little overwhelmed casting their votes for the first time in the democratic festival of the state. According to the Election Commission of India, Bihar has a total voter base of around 7.43 crore, which has nearly 14 lakh first-time voters.

Here’s a FAQ for all the first-time voters who will be casting their votes on November 6 and 11.

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FAQs For First-Time Voters:

Eligibility

- All voters, irrespective of gender and other differences, above the age of 18, are eligible to vote.
- To check if you are eligible to vote, tally your name in the electoral roll, also called the voter list. You can also verify this through the Electoral Registration Officer of your area.
- To avoid any inconvenience, register your name for only one Assembly constituency.

Documents Required: To cast your votes on the day of voting, you need to carry one of the following documents as proof of identity:

- Voter ID Card (EPIC)
- Aadhar card
- PAN card
- Unique Disability ID (UDID) Card
- Service identity card
- Bank/Post Office passbook with a photo
- Driving license
- Passport
- Smart code issued by RGI under NPR
- Pension document
- Official cards issued to MPs/MLAs/MLCs
- MNREGA job card

Important Tips:

- Before entering the polling booth, remember that electronic devices such as mobile phones, cameras and other electronic gadgets are strictly prohibited.

- Ensure that you leave them at home or with a trusted companion before entering the booth.

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Steps Of Voting

- Verification process: A polling officer will verify your name according to the voter list and request your ID proof.
- Inking and documentation: After verification, your index finger will be inked and you will receive a slip for acknowledgement. Additionally, you will be asked to sign a register.
Proceed to the voting booth: Hand over the slip to the third polling officer, display your inked finger, and enter the polling booth.
- Casting your vote: Inside the booth, you will see the Electronic Voting Machine (EVM). Press the button against the election symbol of the candidate whom you want to vote for. As soon as you press the button, you will hear a beep sound, which will confirm your vote.
- Verification via VVPAT machine: A slip will appear on the VVPAT machine’s transparent window, displaying the serial number, name, and election symbol of your chosen candidate for 7 seconds. This slip will then drop into the sealed VVPAT box.
- NOTA: You also have a choice of not electing any candidate by selecting the ‘None of the Above’ (NOTA) button at the bottom of the EVM.

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