The first phase of voting for the Bihar Assembly elections concluded with a turnout of 60.13 percent. Polling took place across 121 seats spread over 18 districts from 7 AM to 5 PM. Begusarai district recorded the highest voter participation at 67.32 percent, while Shekhpura saw the lowest turnout at 52.36 percent. The state capital Patna registered 55.02 percent voting. The Bihar Assembly has a total of 243 seats, and elections are being conducted in two phases. This first phase covered multiple districts including Patna, Darbhanga, Madhepura, Saharsa, Muzaffarpur, Gopalganj, and Siwan. The voting process proceeded throughout the day as citizens exercised their democratic right to choose their representatives. Final results will be declared after the second phase concludes and counting is completed.
Voter Turnout Across Districts in First Phase
Polling for the first phase recorded 60.13 percent turnout across 18 districts covering 121 assembly constituencies. Begusarai emerged as the district with maximum participation, where 67.32 percent of eligible voters cast their ballots. In contrast, Shekhpura registered the lowest turnout at 52.36 percent. The state capital Patna witnessed a moderate response with 55.02 percent voter participation. Voting began at 7 AM and continued until 5 PM without major disruptions. The remaining 122 seats will go to polls in the second phase. These elections are crucial for determining the political direction of Bihar for the next term.
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