Record Turnout In First Phase Of Bihar Elections Signals Major Shift

The first phase of the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections recorded a turnout of around 64.66 per cent across 121 constituencies, marking the highest ever in the state’s history. The surge reflects heightened voter engagement at a time when alliances and mood-shifts dominate political calculations. While both the National Democratic Alliance and Mahagathbandhan claim advantage, analysts say the figure alone does not guarantee outcomes but sets a dynamic tone for the next phase.

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Record Turnout In First Phase Of Bihar Elections Signals Major Shift
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Record Turnout In First Phase Of Bihar Elections Signals Major Shift

IN SHORTThe first phase of the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections recorded a turnout of around 64.66 per cent across 121 constituencies, marking the highest ever in the state’s history. The surge reflects heightened voter engagement at a time when alliances and mood-shifts dominate political calculations. While both the National Democratic Alliance and Mahagathbandhan claim advantage, analysts say the figure alone does not guarantee outcomes but sets a dynamic tone for the next phase.

TL;DR

  • The first phase saw polling in 121 seats across 18 districts with turnout surpassing previous records.
  • Women’s participation and rural voter mobilization played a key role in the advance.
  • Previously, higher turnout often coincided with anti-incumbency waves, but this time context remains opaque.
  • Both major alliances interpreted the turnout as favouring them while awaiting results.
  • Clean-up of electoral rolls and intensive campaigning influenced fresh voter interest.
  • The result of phase one will shape strategy for the remaining 122 seats in phase two.
  • Political observers highlight turnout as a strong signal of change, albeit not a decisive verdict.

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