Boat Access to Polls: Bihar Residents Navigate Water Barriers to Vote in Assembly Elections

Nov 06, 2025 07:33 pm CST

In Bihar's Danapur Diara, residents face unique challenges during the first phase of assembly elections as they must use boats to reach polling stations due to the absence of a bridge. The riverine area recorded varying voter turnout rates across constituencies despite transportation difficulties, highlighting the determination of locals to participate in the democratic process while advocating for essential infrastructure development.