Patna: The first phase of the 2025 Bihar Legislative Assembly election, covering 121 seats, has opened with strong signs of increased engagement among women voters — and political parties are clearly taking note.

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According to live updates, many polling stations are recording visible clusters of women voters arriving early — signalling an active participation that parties believe could tilt outcomes.

Overall turnout by 11 a.m. stood at 27.65 % across the seats in Phase 1.

While exact breakdowns by gender aren’t widely published yet, anecdotal reports suggest the women-voter share is comparatively stronger in key booths.

Women‐specific strategies by parties

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led alliance is placing strong emphasi

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