US EditionTejashwi Questions ECI’s Silence on Gender-Wise Voter Turnout in Bihar’s First Phase
Tejashwi Yadav criticized the Election Commission of India for withholding gender-wise voter turnout data after Bihar's first phase election with 65.08% turnout, citing irregularities.
- On Nov 10, 2025, Tejashwi Yadav told reporters the Election Commission of India has not disclosed gender-wise turnout for votes cast on November 6 and urged the ECI to explain the non-disclosure.
- Alleging outsider influence, Yadav highlighted deployment of 208 companies of security personnel and said around 68% of police observers are from BJP-ruled states.
- A record 65.08 per cent turnout across 121 seats highlights the scale of the first phase, with 3.75 crore voters participating.
- The RJD leader accused the commission of failing under national leaders and warned officials of consequences, alleging the Election Commission of India has "stopped functioning properly" under Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
- Yadav expressed confidence of victory and mentioned an oath date of November 18, while Janshakti Janata Dal chief Tej Pratap Yadav said, `The election campaign has been very intense.
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Tejashwi Yadav questions 'withholding' of voter gender data; poll body clarifies
Tejashwi Yadav questioned Election Commission of India for “not disclosing gender-wise data” after the first phase of Bihar polls. The poll panel clarified that the data is generally given at the time of final turnout.
EC says gender turnout data released only at final count, defying RJD’s demand
New Delhi: Amid criticism of the Election Commission by RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav for “not disclosing” the male-female data of the first phase of the Bihar assembly polls, officials on Monday underlined that the gender-wise turnout ratio is generally given at the time of final turnout. Officials said the overall gender ratio in voter turnout is “generally” given at the time of final turnout. While the first phase of the poll was on November 6, t…
Tejashwi criticises ECI for not disclosing gender-wise data of electors who voted in 1st phase in Bihar
‘The ECI has not disclosed the gender-wise data of electors who cast their votes on November 6, even after four days have passed from the first phase of Assembly polls. This is happening for the first time. Earlier, it was given immediately,’ says Tejashwi Yadav
Why Has ECI Yet to Disclose Male, Female Voter Turnout in First Phase: Tejashwi Yadav
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. "It's been almost three days since the first phase of the elections. Yet, even after three days, the Election Commission has yet to disclose the female and male voter turnout," Tejashwi Yadav told reporters. India News | Why Has ECI Yet to Disclose Male, Female Voter Turnout in First Phase: Tejashwi Yadav.
Why has ECI yet to disclose male, female voter turnout in first phase: Tejashwi Yadav
"It's been almost three days since the first phase of the elections. Yet, even after three days, the Election Commission has yet to disclose the female and male voter turnout," Tejashwi Yadav told reporters.
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