​Bihar's phase 1 campaign ends: Leaders make their last pitch - in pics​

Campaigning for the first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections ended on Tuesday, with leaders from all major parties holding rallies and roadshows across 18 districts as they made their final appeal to voters before polls on November 6. (File photo)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed women party workers through the NaMo App, expressing confidence in the NDA’s victory. He urged workers to ensure maximum voter participation, saying Bihar’s development could only continue under the NDA government. (Image: X/@NarendraModi)

Union minister Amit Shah held rallies in Darbhanga, Motihari, and Bettiah, urging people to reject the return of “jungle raj.” He appealed for votes in support of BJP candidates, promising a secure and developed Bihar under NDA rule. (Image credits: X@/AmitShah)

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, the Mahagathbandhan’s chief ministerial face held rallies in Begusarai, Samastipur, Darbhanga, Begusarai and Madhepura. He promised higher MSP for farmers and free electricity for irrigation if voted to power. (ANI image)

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi addressed a rally in Aurangabad, accusing Nitish Kumar of being “just the mask” of a government controlled by PM Modi and Amit Shah. He promised inclusive growth and world-class education in Bihar. Gandhi also accused PM Modi of distracting youth through social media “addiction.” (Image credit: PTI)

Chief minister Nitish Kumar campaigned across Khagaria, Begusarai, and Patna districts, highlighting NDA’s development record. He urged voters to back the alliance for continued progress and stability in the state. (ANI image)

Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor led roadshows in Sandesh, Arrah, and Shahpur, positioning his movement as a fresh political alternative. He urged people to “vote for change” and criticised traditional parties for making hollow promises. The party presented itself as a new political alternative, contesting all 243 assembly seats. (Image credits: ANI)

LJP (Ram Vilas) chief and Union Minister Chirag Paswan addressed a series of rallies across Lakhisarai, Buxar, Bahadurpur, Mahnar, and Raghopur, endorsing NDA candidates and urging voters to support the alliance in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. (Image: X/@LJP4India)

On the last day of campaigning, Janashakti Janata Dal leader Tej Pratap Yadav held public meetings and roadshows in Mahua and Maner, appealing for votes and highlighting promises of development, including new educational institutions and infrastructure. (PTI image)

BJP MP Anurag Thakur was welcomed by cheering supporters as he campaigned for NDA candidates in Patna. He asserted that the people of Bihar had already decided in favour of the NDA, rejecting the RJD-Congress alliance known for “lawlessness and corruption.” (Image credit: X@/Anurag_Office)

Rajnath Singh spoke in Vaishali district, praising CM Nitish Kumar’s clean record and NDA’s development efforts. He said only the NDA could make Bihar ‘viksit’ and questioned the INDIA bloc’s job promise. (ANI image)

Union minister Nitin Gadkari addressed voters in Saran, pledging to make Bihar’s highways match global standards. He attacked the Mahagathbandhan, described it as “Anje, Panje, Ganje,” and urged voters to strengthen the NDA’s “double engine” government for faster development. (ANI image)

Union minister Anurag Thakur and BJP leader Mohan Yadav led a vibrant roadshow in Patna, urging voters to support the NDA. They claimed a strong wave in the alliance’s favour and cautioned against the return of RJD-Congress’ “jungle raj.” (Image credits: X@/DrMohanYadav51)

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath addressed a rally in Samastipur, accusing the RJD of depriving Bihar’s youth of jobs and rights. He also slammed Rahul Gandhi, saying that just as the Congress questioned Lord Ram and the Ram Temple, its ‘yuvraj’ is now raising questions on Chhath Maiya. (Image credits: X@/myogiadityanath)