Patna, Nov 11 (IANS) Polling for the second phase of Bihar Assembly elections, which started on a brisk note on Tuesday morning, is expected to script a new record by the time voting culminates this evening, echoing the similar trajectory of the first phase.

More than 47 per cent of the electorate cast their ballots till 1 p.m., which is almost 5 per cent more than the first phase for the corresponding period, thus raising hopes of record voting in the second phase as well.

As per the official Election Commission estimates, Gayaji, Jamui, and Banka recorded more than 50 per cent voter turnout, while many other districts like East and West Champaran, Purnia, and Katihar saw more than 48 per cent people exercising their franchise.

Kishanganj, the district bordering Bengal and a predominan

See Full Page