Bihar Elections 2025: Do’s and Don’ts at polling booth on polling day

More than 7.4 crore eligible voters in Bihar will exercise their franchise next week to elect a new government. Voting for all 243 assembly seats in the state will be held in two phases on November 6 and November 11. Counting of votes will take place on November 14.

as voting for Bihar assembly elections 2025 is coming closer, vigorous campaigning of all political parties is being seen in the state.

Bihar is witnessing a direct fight between the ruling NDA alliance led by BJP and JD(U) and the grand alliance led by Congress and RJD. Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraj Party is also expected to emerge as the third force in the electoral battle in Bihar in 2025.

this time,of Bihar 14 lakh first time voters will play an important role in the election result of Bihar.

First-time voters always look forward to the polling day and the Election Commission of India (ECI) has taken several steps to ensure a seamless voting experience for them.

For first-time voters, it is important to know the complete voting process and ECI guidelines to avoid any disruption in exercising their democratic right.

As a first-time voter, one must first register to vote on the Election Commission (EC) website. This includes using the Voter Services Portal to fill Form 6 online.

After entering all the required information, you can locate the polling station according to your residential area.

Here are some important factors to keep in mind on voting day:

What to do at the polling station

• It is advisable to confirm your name and polling station in the voter list before reaching the polling station. You can check voter list and polling station list on ECI website.
• Know the timing of voting at your polling station.
• Carry relevant documents like Voter ID card with you before leaving for the polling booth. If you do not have a Voter ID card, you can also use other identity documents approved by ECI for voting.
• Follow the restrictions and rules at the polling station and wait for your turn to vote.
• After casting your vote, verify the output of the VVPAT machine connected to the EVM. In case of any discrepancy, you can report to the presiding officer.

Do not go to the polling station

• It is important to know that the polling station is a restricted area and any violation of the rules can lead to punitive action by the police.
• Do not use your mobile phone at the polling station.
• Taking selfies and using cameras is also prohibited. Avoid taking photographs in restricted areas after casting your vote.
• Do not impersonate any other voter. This is a criminal offense and can lead to imprisonment.
• Do not bring any material resembling the election symbol of any political party or leader to the polling booth.
• Avoid getting involved in any kind of argument or fight with anyone at the polling booth. In case of any difficulty it is advised to seek help from police or election officials.
• Show your EPIC-Voter ID card at the polling station, follow the rules and do not try to press more than one button while voting.