Voters in Bihar turned out in significant numbers for the first phase of Assembly elections on Thursday, with polling data from the Election Commission indicating a 53.77% turnout by 3 pm. Voting began at 7 am across 121 constituencies in 18 districts and is scheduled to continue until 5 pm. This early turnout rate signals strong participation and may reflect a growing interest in the state's electoral process. Advertisement

The 2020 Assembly elections saw a voter turnout of 55.81% in these same constituencies. If the current pace continues throughout the day, this phase has the potential to exceed previous records. More than 40,000 polling stations have been set up to accommodate the large number of voters.

By 3 pm, Begusarai district reported the highest polling percentage at 59.82%,

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