Bihar has scripted a new chapter in its democratic history. The first phase of the state’s Assembly election concluded on a high note, recording a provisional voter turnout of 64.67%, the highest the state has ever witnessed in any election. This enormous turnout has shattered a record that has stood for more than 20 years, indicating a strong popular involvement in the democratic process.

Decoding the Record

The 64.46% provisional figure is more than just a statistic. It surpasses the previous assembly election record of 62.57% set in the year 2000. It even edges past the 64.6% turnout from the 1998 Lok Sabha elections. This election saw over 3.75 crore eligible voters across 121 Assembly Constituencies exercise their franchise. Their votes will decide the fate of 1,314 candidates. Shei

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