New Delhi, Nov 6: Voting for the first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections concluded on Thursday with a turnout of 60.13 per cent recorded till 5 pm, according to data released by the Election Commission of India (ECI).

The polling, held across 121 constituencies in 18 districts, was largely peaceful, barring a few isolated incidents of violence and clashes.

Among the districts, Begusarai recorded the highest voter turnout at 67.32%, followed by Samastipur (66.65%) and Madhepura (65.74%).

The Bachhwara constituency in Begusarai saw the highest participation, with 69.67% of voters exercising their franchise till 5 p.m.

While polling officially closed at 5 pm, voters who had joined queues before the deadline were allowed to cast their votes.

A notable feature of the day was the enthu

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