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Bihar polls: Phase 1 sees 'historic' 64.66% voter turnout, Muzaffarpur top list; deputy CM's convoy attacked - key points

The first phase of Bihar assembly elections saw 64.66% turnout, with 121 seats contested amid voter intimidation claims and a convoy attack on Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha.

  • On Thursday, Phase 1 polling for 121 seats in Bihar concluded with a record 64.66% voter turnout, the Election Commission of India reported.
  • Turnout figures show increased engagement compared with prior elections, with turnout by 5 PM surpassing earlier levels and prominent leaders Tejashwi Yadav, Samrat Choudhary, and Tej Pratap Yadav contesting.
  • Sporadic violence was reported, including an alleged attack on Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha's vehicle, while the RJD accused authorities of slowing voting, which the Election Commission of India denied.
  • The Election Commission of India will release final figures later, and the second phase is scheduled for November 11, with results on November 14.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the NDA has a massive lead in Phase 1 and plans public meetings on Friday in Aurangabad and Bhabhua, posting his schedule on X.
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