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Bihar Election Scrutiny Reveals Zero Irregularities Amid Record Turnout

The Election Commission has completed its post-poll scrutiny for Bihar's Phase-I elections without finding any discrepancies. This thorough examination involved 455 candidates and their representatives observing the process. The state achieved a historic voter turnout of 64.66 percent, marking the highest participation in Bihar's electoral history. All election materials have been properly resealed as the state prepares for the next phase of voting.

Key Points: Bihar Phase-I Poll Scrutiny Finds No Discrepancies for Repoll

  • Scrutiny conducted for all 121 Assembly Constituencies in Phase-I elections
  • 455 candidates or their agents participated in transparency process
  • Entire scrutiny procedure was videographed and materials resealed
  • Record 64.66% voter turnout achieved in Bihar's electoral history
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Bihar elections 2025 phase-I: No re-polls recommended after scrutiny

Election Commission confirms no repolls needed after thorough scrutiny of Phase-I Bihar elections, conducted with record 64.66% voter turnout across 121 constituencies.

"After scrutiny, no discrepancy/malpractice was found at any of the Polling Station - Election Commission of India"

New Delhi, November 7

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued consolidated instructions on the post-poll scrutiny of Form 17A (Register of Voters) and other poll-day documents to strengthen transparency and detect even subtle malpractices at polling stations and recommend for repolls if required. All candidates were informed in advance about the date, time, and venue of the scrutiny, it stated in a release.

Accordingly, scrutiny of documents was conducted smoothly in all 121 Assembly Constituencies (ACs) which went to polls in Phase-I of the Bihar Assembly elections in the presence of 121 Returning Officers (RO) and 121 General Observers (GO) appointed by the Commission.

"Around 455 candidates or their agents also participated in the scrutiny process," the poll body noted.

The release added that after scrutiny, no discrepancy/malpractice was found at any of the Polling Station and no re-poll was recommended in Phase-I of the Bihar Legislative Assembly elections.

"The entire process was videographed and after scrutiny, Forms 17A and related materials were re-sealed with the RO's seal," it noted

Meanwhile, the first phase of the assembly elections in Bihar concluded peacefully on Thursday with a record voter turnout of 64.66 per cent, the highest-ever in the state's history.

The voting percentage in 2000 was 62.57 per cent. Of the 45,341 polling booths in Bihar, the voter turnout of 64.46 per cent is based on data from 41,943 booths. The Bihar CEO said that the final data will be available in due course.

The voting was held on 121 seats spread across 18 districts, and a total of 3.75 crore voters were eligible to exercise their franchise in the first phase of polls. The second phase of assembly polls will be held on November 11, and the votes will be counted on November 14.

- ANI

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Priya S
While I appreciate the EC's efforts, I hope they're equally vigilant in all phases. Sometimes discrepancies are missed in initial scrutiny. The videography is a good step though!
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Arjun K
Record voter turnout in Bihar! This is democracy in action. When people participate in such large numbers, it strengthens our nation. Kudos to EC for smooth conduct. 🙏
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Sarah B
The fact that 455 candidates participated in scrutiny shows good engagement. Hope the remaining phases go just as smoothly. Bihar setting a good example for peaceful elections!
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Vikram M
No re-poll recommended is great news! It means the process was clean and transparent. This builds confidence in our electoral system. Jai Hind! ✨
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Nisha Z
The detailed scrutiny process with videography and candidate participation is impressive. This is how elections should be conducted everywhere in India. Well done EC!

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