The second phase of polling in Bihar saw a record voter turnout of 68.76 per cent, the highest in the history of the state.

The overall polling percentage for the two phases was 66.91 per cent. This is the highest voter turnout recorded in the State since 1951, according to the Election Commission. The first phase saw voter turnout of 65.06 per cent.

In the second phase, Katihar district recorded the highest approximate voting of 78.82 per cent, followed by Kishanganj district with 78.13 per cent, 76.09 per cent in Purnia, 72.56 per cent in Supaul, 71.30 per cent in Purvi Champaran and 70.81 per cent in Paschim Champaran.

The lowest voter turnout of 57.85 per cent was recorded in the Nawada district.

Among the key constituencies, Supaul recorded a turnout of 70.83 per cent, Sasaram 62.

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