Voting for the first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections is underway across 121 seats in 18 districts. Polling began at 7 AM and will continue until 6 PM. By 3 PM, a voter turnout of 53.77 percent was recorded. The Bihar Assembly has 243 seats in total, and the elections are being conducted in 2 phases. The first phase covers major districts including Patna, Darbhanga, Madhepura, Saharsa, Muzaffarpur, Gopalganj, and Siwan. This election will determine the political future of the state, with major parties including BJP and RJD competing for seats. Voters are exercising their democratic rights to choose representatives for their constituencies. The second phase of voting will follow after the completion of the first phase.
Voter Turnout and Polling Details
The first phase of voting commenced at 7 AM on November 5, 2025, covering 121 assembly constituencies spread across 18 districts of Bihar. By afternoon, specifically by 3 PM, the election commission reported a voter turnout of 53.77 percent. Polling stations remained open until 6 PM to allow all registered voters to cast their ballots. The districts participating in this phase include Patna, Darbhanga, Madhepura, Saharsa, Muzaffarpur, Gopalganj, and Siwan among others. The state's total 243 assembly seats are being contested in two phases, making this first phase crucial for determining the political direction of Bihar.
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