The Rashtriya Janata Dal has raised serious allegations during Bihar’s first phase of polling. The party claims police personnel and BJP workers intimidated voters and attacked RJD members. Incidents were reported in Mohiuddinagar constituency where police allegedly threatened residents. BJP workers were also accused of assaulting an RJD member. The Election Commission has not yet commented on these claims. NEW DELHI: The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) on Thursday, as Phase 1 polling took place in Bihar, alleged that police personnel and BJP workers were intimidating voters and assaulting party members at multiple polling booths.In a post on X sharing visuals, the party claimed that police officials had entered homes and were threatening residents in the Mohiuddinagar Assembly constituency. “At booth no. 106, 107, 108 of Mohiuddinagar assembly constituency, police personnel have entered different households and are brutally beating and threatening voters without any valid reason,” the RJD alleged.The party also accused BJP workers of attacking its members. “Frustration of defeat sparks BJP goons’ thuggery! At Maricha Chowk, Sarai, RJD worker attacked with knife by BJP thugs and his brother! May the Election Commission prove its impartiality by swiftly arresting these criminals! @CEOBihar @ECISVEEP,” it said.A local individual who reportedly filmed one of the incidents alleged that police were intimidating voters away from polling stations. “Ghar se kaafi dur ghar se ghu ghu ke prashasan ki gundagardi chalu hai. Voters ko daraya dhamkaya jaa rha hai,” the person was heard saying in the video.A local individual who reportedly filmed one of the incidents alleged that the police were harassing and intimidating voters away from polling stations. The person in the video said, “Far from home, the administration’s bullying (prashasan ki gundagardi) is going on everywhere. Voters are being threatened and intimidated.”The Election Commission has not yet issued a statement on the allegations. Voting for the first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections began early Thursday across multiple constituencies amid tight security arrangements.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosSri Lankan Opposition Leader Backs India’s UNSC Seat, Calls It Recognition of Global Power ShiftBrazilian Model ‘Sweety’ Surfaces Online, Reacts to Rahul Gandhi’s Electoral Fraud Charge in HaryanaIndia’s Women World Cup Heroes Meet PM Modi, Ask About His Radiant Skin, Get Epic ‘25 Years’ AnswerPakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif Threatens War Against Taliban On Eve Of Afghan Peace TalksLalu Yadav, Family Cast Votes as First Phase of Bihar Polling Gets Underway“7-8 Planes Down…” Trump Repeats Ceasefire Claims On India-Pak War‘Warning To Trump & Racist MAGA Ahead Of 2026 Midterms’: Ex-Diplomat On Mamdani’s NYC Mayoral WinBangladesh Govt Halts Zakir Naik’s Entry, Says ‘Will Allow After Elections’Civic Woes, Star Candidate And High-Stakes Contest: Ground Report From Chapra Ahead Of Bihar PollsBihar Polls: RJD Gains Ground in Sitamarhi as Locals Voice Frustration Over Jobs and Governance123 Photostories 7 lesser-known non-vegetarian dishes of BiharSee the viral plane video that exposes Delhi’s pollution crisis compared to Vienna’s clean airBrain health expert ranks 10 foods for a sharp mind, and the right way to add them to our dietMeet the actress who once earned Rs 30 selling coffee and is now worth Rs 200 crore with five National Awards to her nameSitting at your desk all day? 7 best exercises to sneak into your hectic workdaySitting too long? 3 exercises to keep your hips strong and pain-freeIndia’s next rail revolution: Vande Bharat Sleeper touches 180 km/h in stunning trial runWhy sunrise is the most sacred time for prayer across culturesRegularly drink alcohol? Add these 3 supplements to protect the liver, says fitness expertMelatonin linked to 90% higher risk of heart failure: 7 natural sleep remedies to try instead123Hot PicksStock market holidayBank HolidayBihar Election 2025Gold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingShane Bieber WifeBlue Jays Wives Emotional WivesGhazala Firdous HashmiFake Online TradingMLB World Series ChampionsMath Problem Solving StrategiesBengaluru AirportSaudi Arabia Makkah Grand MosqueVanessa BryantCarolina Panthers
NEW DELHI: The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) on Thursday, as Phase 1 polling took place in Bihar, alleged that police personnel and BJP workers were intimidating voters and assaulting party members at multiple polling booths.In a post on X sharing visuals, the party claimed that police officials had entered homes and were threatening residents in the Mohiuddinagar Assembly constituency. “At booth no. 106, 107, 108 of Mohiuddinagar assembly constituency, police personnel have entered different households and are brutally beating and threatening voters without any valid reason,” the RJD alleged.The party also accused BJP workers of attacking its members. “Frustration of defeat sparks BJP goons’ thuggery! At Maricha Chowk, Sarai, RJD worker attacked with knife by BJP thugs and his brother! May the Election Commission prove its impartiality by swiftly arresting these criminals! @CEOBihar @ECISVEEP,” it said.A local individual who reportedly filmed one of the incidents alleged that police were intimidating voters away from polling stations. “Ghar se kaafi dur ghar se ghu ghu ke prashasan ki gundagardi chalu hai. Voters ko daraya dhamkaya jaa rha hai,” the person was heard saying in the video.A local individual who reportedly filmed one of the incidents alleged that the police were harassing and intimidating voters away from polling stations. The person in the video said, “Far from home, the administration’s bullying (prashasan ki gundagardi) is going on everywhere. Voters are being threatened and intimidated.”The Election Commission has not yet issued a statement on the allegations. Voting for the first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections began early Thursday across multiple constituencies amid tight security arrangements.
