Patna, Nov. 6 -- Actor and BJP leader Dinesh Lal Yadav 'Nirahua' on Thursday appealed to the people of Bihar to participate in the festival of democracy and vote for the development of the state.

Speaking to reporters here, the BJP leader said, "This is 'Loktantra ka mahaparv'. Step out of your houses and vote for the development of Bihar. We appeal to everyone that voting is the biggest right you have. Vote for the development of Bihar."

Polling is underway for the first phase of Bihar assembly polls and will be conducted till 6 pm. In some constituencies, polling time has been curtailed to 5 pm.

Bihar recorded a brisk voter turnout of 42.31 per cent as of 1 pm in the first phase of assembly elections, as per the data of the Election ...