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Leaders from across the political spectrum have urged voters to cast their votes the second phase of Bihar elections on Tuesday, 3 November.
In the second phase,94 of Bihar’s 243 assembly seats are up for election today which will decide the fate of thousands of candidates.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed voters to take part in this ‘celebration of democracy’ while keeping in mind the coronavirus protocols.
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PM in a tweet said,“Votes will be cast for the second phase in Bihar assembly elections today. My appeal to all voters is that they make this celebration of democracy successful by voting in large numbers. During this, along with following social distancing, wear a mask.”
बिहार विधानसभा चुनावों में आज दूसरे चरण के लिए वोट डाले जाएंगे। सभी मतदाताओं से मेरी अपील है कि वे भारी संख्या में मतदान कर लोकतंत्र के इस उत्सव को सफल बनाएं। इस दौरान सोशल डिस्टेंसिंग का पालन करने के साथ ही मास्क जरूर पहनें।
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 3, 2020
Union Home Minister Amit Shah urged voters to ‘strengthen democracy’ and take part in this election.
He said, “Today, I appeal to all the voters of the second phase to strengthen democracy by voting in greater numbers to maintain peace, prosperity and progress in the state.”
हर बिहारवासी का बहुमूल्य वोट ही प्रदेश को लूट और अपराध के काले युग से निकाल कर विकास और सुशासन के सुनहरे पथ पर लाया है।
आज दूसरे चरण के सभी मतदाताओं से अपील करता हूँ कि प्रदेश में शांति, समृद्धि और प्रगति बनाये रखने के लिए अधिक से अधिक संख्या में मतदान कर लोकतंत्र को मजबूत करें।
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) November 3, 2020
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president JP Nadda also urged voters and said, “Voting first, then refreshments.The people of Bihar are going to vote in the second phase for their bright future today. It is an appeal to all voters that they should make their contribution and ensure maximum participation in this Mahaparva of democracy by following Corona rules.”
"पहले मतदान, फिर जलपान"
बिहार की जनता आज अपने उज्ज्वल भविष्य के लिए दूसरे चरण का मतदान करने वाली है। सभी मतदाताओं से अपील है कि कोरोना नियमों का पालन करते हुए लोकतंत्र के इस महापर्व में अपनी जन-भागीदारी सुनिश्चित कर अपना योगदान अवश्य दें और अधिक से अधिक संख्या में मतदान करें।— Jagat Prakash Nadda (@JPNadda) November 3, 2020
Opposition Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav also urged voters to vote for ‘new Bihar’.
He said, “Vote for good education, better health and law system and developed Bihar. In the new era, change is very important for the new Bihar. Jai Hind, Jai Bihar.”
अच्छी शिक्षा, बेहतर स्वास्थ्य व क़ानून व्यवस्था और विकसित बिहार के लिए मतदान अवश्य करें। नए दौर में नए बिहार के लिए बदलाव अति आवश्यक है। जय हिंद, जय बिहार।
— Tejashwi Yadav (@yadavtejashwi) November 3, 2020
The first phase of Bihar election on October 28 saw a voter turnout of 54.3 per cent.
Bihar is all set to vote in the second phase of the election today. The election is being conducted in three phases 28 October, 3 November and 7 November and the results on November 10.
For polls updates visit: Bihar elections LIVE
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