The Bihar Legislative Assembly elections concluded with a record voter turnout of 67.13 percent, the highest ever in the state’s electoral history since 1951, the Election Commission of India (ECI) said on Wednesday. The turnout among male voters stood at 62.98 percent, while female voters recorded an even higher participation rate of 71.78 percent.

The ECI attributed the unprecedented voter response and the smooth conduct of elections — which saw zero repolls and a peaceful, festive atmosphere — to its series of “Bihar First” initiatives launched earlier this year. These included 17 targeted reforms to improve voter convenience, streamline poll management, and enhance transparency through technology-driven processes.

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, along with Election Commiss

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