Modi urges caution as India's Bihar state votes amid Covid-19 fears


Voters stand in queues maintaining social distance at a polling station, during the first phase of state elections at Paliganj, in the eastern Indian state of Bihar, on Oct. 28, 2020. - AP

NEW DELHI (Xinhua): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (Oct 28) urged voters in the eastern state of Bihar to participate in elections while taking precautions against Covid-19.

The first phase of polling began in the state amid tight security and voting is underway in 71 constituencies spreading over 16 districts.

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