New Delhi: Polling has begun in the final phase of the Bihar state Assembly elections today. A total of 57 seats are up for grabs in the Seemanchal, Kosi and Mithilanchal regions that includes districts like Katihar, Kishanganj, Supaul, Darbhanga and Madhubani.
This phase of polling is considered critical for the Grand Alliance as its core voter base of Yadavs and Muslims reside in these regions. The BJP-led alliance would also be looking to win enough seats here in order to edge out its opposition in what has become a closely contested election.
17.67% polling recorded till 10 am. Polling seems to be brisk in this round. 11.23% voting recorded till 9 am. Okay, so the initial polling figures have come in. 5.58% voting has been recorded till 8 am.
Caste pervades Bihar all around and when it comes to elections, there is just no getting away from it. At a time when development and progress defines electoral campaigns across the country, Bihar may just stand out.
A massive 1.55 crore people are eligible to vote in this phase to elect 857 candidates. 7:45 am: Polling has begun in fifth and final phase of Bihar election
Bureau Report
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