Voting has begun in the eastern Indian state of Bihar where more than 74 million people are eligible to vote in a crucial election that will be a precursor to several key state polls. Voters will cast their ballots for 243 seats in a two-phase election to choose the next state government.

PM Modi met the Indian women's cricket team on Wednesday and congratulated them on their historic World Cup triumph, beating South Africa by 52 runs in the final. India's World Cup squad was also accompanied by their head coach Amol Muzumdar and BCCI President Mithun Manhas.

PM Modi welcomed the Women's ODI World Cup champions at his residence, acknowledging their remarkable journey.

The BJP is currently the largest party in the 243-seat state legislature and hopes its National Democratic Alliance, which includes the party of Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar, will retain control of the assembly after two rounds of voting on November 6 and 11.

India women's team met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 4. During the meeting, Harleen Deol asked the PM about his skincare routine.

PM Modi met India’s World Cup-winning women’s cricket team, congratulating them for their historic triumph and making the nation proud., Cricket, Times Now

Millions of people in the Indian state of Bihar will cast their votes, in an election seen as a major test for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling coalition. A win could solidify its grip on the Hindi-speaking heartland while a loss could embolden the opposition.