Voting for the first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections took place across 121 seats in 18 districts. Polling began at 7 AM and continued until 5 PM in most constituencies, though some seats concluded voting earlier. By 5 PM, the voter turnout stood at 60.13 percent. The Bihar Assembly has a total of 243 seats, and elections are being conducted in two phases. The first phase covers key districts including Patna, Darbhanga, Madhepura, Saharsa, Muzaffarpur, Gopalganj, and Siwan. This phase is crucial for determining the political direction of the state. The elections witnessed participation from major political parties, with voters exercising their franchise to elect their representatives. The second phase of voting will cover the remaining constituencies in Bihar.
Voter Turnout and Polling Details
The first phase of voting concluded with a turnout of 60.13 percent by 5 PM. Polling stations opened at 7 AM across the designated constituencies. While most polling booths operated until 5 PM, some seats ended voting earlier based on local arrangements. The 121 seats spread across 18 districts saw active participation from voters throughout the day. Districts like Patna, Darbhanga, Madhepura, Saharsa, Muzaffarpur, Gopalganj, and Siwan were among the key areas where polling took place. The electoral process was conducted peacefully with necessary security arrangements in place to ensure smooth voting.
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