Bhagalpur: In a striking testament to the resilience of India’s electorate, villagers in Bihpur constituency, Bhagalpur district, navigated rivers and waterlogged roads to exercise their right to vote in the second phase of the 2025 Bihar Assembly Elections.
In the remote Diara and Atgama areas, residents relied on boats to cross the Sharda River at dawn, while roads remained submerged and muddy. For many, the journey to Madhya Vidyalaya Chauhadi polling station involved not only boats but also a two-kilometre trek across another river. Despite the physical challenges, the determination to participate in the democratic process was evident.
“Boats are the only way to vote in every election, but our courage never wavers,” said local voter. “This is the situation in our village every election. We know that voting is important.” Elderly voters, women, and children alike were seen boarding crowded boats, their faces reflecting a mix of responsibility and resolve.
Approximately 940 voters from villages such as Majar, Pachisa, Barar, Koni, and Medai, all located across the river, undertook this arduous journey, crossing rivers and walking through muddy terrain, just to cast their ballots.
The local administration ensured that boats were available and security personnel were deployed along the routes. Block officials and the Block Development Officer monitored the arrangements to make certain that every voter could reach the polling station safely.
Bihpur’s Diara region, often isolated by rivers and waterlogged land, became a vivid symbol of democratic commitment on Tuesday. The sight of voters braving difficult conditions to participate in the electoral process underscores the enduring faith of Bihar’s rural communities in the power of their vote.
