Voting for the first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections is currently underway across 121 seats in 18 districts. Polling began at 7 AM and will continue until 6 PM. By 11 AM, voter turnout had reached 27.65 percent. This marks the beginning of a two-phase electoral process for Bihar's 243 assembly constituencies. The first phase covers key districts including Patna, Darbhanga, Madhepura, Saharsa, Muzaffarpur, Gopalganj, and Siwan. The state is witnessing significant voter participation as citizens exercise their democratic rights. Election officials are monitoring the polling process to ensure smooth and fair voting across all constituencies. The results of this election will determine the political direction of Bihar for the coming years. The second phase of voting is scheduled to follow, completing the electoral process for all assembly seats in the state.
Voting Progress and Turnout Details
The polling stations opened at 7 AM across all 121 constituencies in the first phase. Initial reports indicate steady voter participation throughout the morning hours. By mid-morning at 11 AM, the overall turnout stood at 27.65 percent. Voting is scheduled to conclude at 6 PM in most areas, with some variation at 5 PM in certain constituencies. The 18 districts participating in this phase include major urban and rural areas. Election Commission officials are closely tracking the turnout figures to ensure maximum participation. The two-phase election structure aims to facilitate better security arrangements and smoother conduct of the electoral process across Bihar's diverse geographical regions.
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