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Published By : Pradip Subudhi | November 6, 2025 9:50 PM
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Patna, November 6: The first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections concluded peacefully with a notable voter turnout of 64.46%, as reported by the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Bihar, Vinod Gunjyal. This turnout is the highest seen in the state since the 2000 Assembly elections, where the voter participation was 62.57%, according to the Election Commission data.

The voter turnout in this phase was calculated based on data from 41,943 of the state’s 45,341 polling booths. Gunjyal assured that the final data will be provided once all the results are in. He highlighted that 3.75 crore eligible voters participated in this phase, including 1.98 crore men and 1.76 crore women. He praised the enthusiastic participation of women voters, noting that more than two lakh senior citizens aged 85 and above also cast their votes.

In terms of polling booth distribution, 8,608 booths were set up in urban areas, while 36,733 booths were in rural areas. A total of 1,314 candidates contested the first phase of the election, with 1,192 men and 122 women vying for seats.

During the election process, 47,263 ballot units, along with 45,341 control units and Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) machines, were utilized. Gunjyal confirmed that 165 ballot units, 169 control units, and 480 VVPATs had to be replaced during the voting. In terms of EVMs, 1.21% were replaced during this phase, which is lower than the 1.87% replacement rate in the 2020 Assembly elections.

“The first phase has been completed successfully, with 64.46% voter turnout so far. The participation of women voters has been particularly impressive,” Gunjyal stated. He further mentioned that all complaints raised on polling day, including those about boycotts, were promptly addressed. A total of 143 complaints were received and resolved on time, ensuring a smooth electoral process.

No major incidents were reported during the polling, which was carried out without any disturbances. The CEO also noted that several polling stations, such as in Buxar, Fatuha, and Suryagarha, received boycott-related complaints, but these were swiftly managed by the authorities.

The second phase of voting will take place on November 11, with the counting of votes scheduled for November 14.