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, the voter turnout had reached 27.65 percent. The Bihar Assembly has a total of 243 seats, and elections are being conducted in two phases. This first phase covers districts including Patna, Darbhanga, Madhepura, Saharsa, Muzaffarpur, Gopalganj, and Siwan. Voters are exercising their democratic right to choose their representatives in this crucial state election. The Election Commission has made arrangements to ensure smooth conduct of polling across all constituencies. The turnout is being closely monitored throughout the day. Final results will be announced after the completion of both phases of voting in the state.
Voter Turnout and Polling Schedule
Polling stations opened at 7 AM across all 121 constituencies in the first phase. Voting will conclude at 6 PM. By mid-morning, specifically by 11 AM, approximately 27.65 percent of eligible voters had cast their ballots. The Election Commission has deployed adequate personnel to manage the voting process efficiently. All necessary security arrangements have been put in place to ensure peaceful polling. Voters from urban and rural areas are participating in large numbers. The 18 districts included in this phase represent diverse regions of Bihar, covering constituencies in Patna, Darbhanga, Madhepura, Saharsa, Muzaffarpur, Gopalganj, and Siwan among others. The second phase of elections will cover the remaining seats later.
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