Voting for the first phase of the Bihar Vidhan Sabha elections began on the morning of 5 November 2025. A total of 121 assembly seats across 18 districts went to polls in this phase. Polling started at 7 am and was scheduled to continue until 6 pm in the evening. By 11 am, the voter turnout recorded stood at 27.65 percent. The Bihar assembly has a total of 243 seats, and the elections are being conducted in two phases. Districts participating in the first phase include Patna, Darbhanga, Madhepura, Saharsa, Muzaffarpur, Gopalganj, and Siwan among others. The state witnessed active participation from voters as the polling progressed through the day. This phase marks an important step in determining the political future of Bihar for the coming term.
Voting Progress and Turnout Details
The first phase of Bihar assembly elections recorded a voter turnout of 27.65 percent by 11 am on polling day. Voting commenced at 7 am across all 121 constituencies spread over 18 districts. The polling was set to conclude at 6 pm in the evening, giving voters throughout the day to exercise their franchise. Key districts where voting took place included Patna, Darbhanga, Madhepura, Saharsa, Muzaffarpur, Gopalganj, and Siwan. Election authorities ensured smooth conduct of the polling process with adequate security arrangements. The turnout figures were being monitored closely as they reflect voter engagement in this crucial electoral exercise for the state assembly.
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