New Delhi, Nov. 12 -- Bihar has recorded a historic voter turnout of 66.91% in the 2025 Legislative Assembly elections - the highest since the first Bihar elections held in 1951. According to provisional figures released by the Election Commission of India, the voter participation rate marks a significant rise compared to previous years, reflecting the growing democratic engagement in the state. The overall turnout comprises 71.6% female voters and 62.8% male voters, setting a new record for the highest female voter participation in Bihar's electoral history.

The elections were conducted in two phases. In Phase I, the total voter turnout was 65.08%, with 69.04% of women and 61.56% of men casting their votes. Phase II witnessed even highe...