Voting took place for the first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections on November 5, 2025. A total of 121 seats across 18 districts went to polls in this phase. Polling began at 7 AM and was scheduled to continue until 6 PM in most areas, though some constituencies ended voting at 5 PM. By 3 PM, the voter turnout stood at 53.77 percent. The Bihar Assembly has 243 seats in total, and elections are being conducted in two phases this year. Districts participating in the first phase included Patna, Darbhanga, Madhepura, Saharsa, Muzaffarpur, Gopalganj, and Siwan among others. The second phase of polling will be held later. Results will determine the political future of the state as various parties compete for a majority in the legislative assembly.
First Phase Polling Details and Voter Turnout
The first phase covered 121 assembly constituencies spread across 18 districts of Bihar. Polling stations opened at 7 AM on November 5, 2025, allowing voters to cast their ballots. Most polling booths remained open until 6 PM, while some areas concluded voting at 5 PM. By the afternoon, specifically by 3 PM, the election commission reported a turnout of 53.77 percent. Key districts that participated in this phase included Patna, Darbhanga, Madhepura, Saharsa, Muzaffarpur, Gopalganj, and Siwan. The remaining 122 seats will vote in the second phase. This two-phase election will decide the composition of the 243-member Bihar Legislative Assembly.
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