With 60 percent voter turnout recorded, 121 constituencies across 18 districts went to the polls in this high-stakes opening round. But the day wasn’t without tension — an attack on Deputy CM Vijay Sinha’s convoy in Lakhisarai raised security questions even as voters queued up in large numbers. From Tejashwi Yadav (Raghopur) and Tej Pratap Yadav (Mahua) to Samrat Choudhary (Tarapur) and Khesari Lal Yadav (Chhapra) — the big names are in the fray, and the results here could decide the mood for Phase 2. Senior political analyst Javed Ansari joins FPJ to decode what this first phase means for the NDA, Mahagathbandhan and Bihar’s political future. #BiharElection2025 #Phase1Voting #BiharNews #TejashwiYadav #SamratChoudhary #JavedAnsari #BiharPolitics #FPJPolitics #BiharPolls #Lakhisarai In Partnership with InvestingPro+ Take your market game to the next level with InvestingPro+ — featuring all five AI strategies like Pro-Picks AI, ProTips, FairValue and the exclusive Advanced Screener.Track, analyze, and rebalance like a pro with WarrenAI — the ChatGPT of financial markets, Get 500 WarrenAI queries with your Pro+ membership.Get 15% off membership right now and experience real-time, data-driven investing , use The Free Press Journal’s special link for registering - https://www.investing-referral.com/af... Use Code - “AFF345” Welcome to The Free Press Journal – Trusted News Since 1928 Delivering reliable, unbiased, and in-depth journalism for over 96 years. Stay informed with the latest in breaking news, politics, business, entertainment, sports, health, and more—straight from one of Mumbai’s oldest and most respected English dailies. 📲 Subscribe for real news, real stories, and real impact. #FreePressJournal #FPJ #BreakingNews #IndiaNews #TrustedJournalism Subscribe To Our Channels: Website: https://www.freepressjournal.in Social Media Links Facebook: / freepressjournal YouTube: / @thefreepressjournal YouTube Shorts: / @thefreepressjournal Twitter: https://x.com/fpjindia Instagram: / freepressjournal Telegram: https://t.me/freepressjournal Follow The Free Press Journal Channel On WhatsApp The Free Press Journal E-Paper Is Now Available On Your Android Phones & Tablets At No Cost To Download The App: https://www.freepressjournal.in/get-apps