Bihar Phase 3 Elections 2020: The voting for the third and final phase of Bihar Elections 2020 concluded on November 7, 2020. Around 55.22 percent voter turnout was recorded till 5pm.
Under this phase, around 2.35 voters had to decide the fate of 1,204 candidates in 78 Assembly seats across19 districts of the state. Among the total 1,204 candidates in the fray in the last phase of Bihar Elections, 1,094 are male candidates and 110 are female.
Some of the prominent candidates in this phase include Congress's Subhashini Sharad Yadav, daughter of former Union minister Sharad Yadav, who is contesting from Bihariganj constituency, BJP's Niraj Kumar Singh from Chhatapur seat and JD(U)'s Vijay Kumar Choudhary, Bihar Assembly Speaker, who is contesting from Sarairanjan assembly constituency.
Voter Turnout till 5pm
Bihar recorded 55.22% voter turnout till 5pm in final phase of State Elections 2020, as per Election Commission of India.
55.22% voter turnout recorded till 5pm in the third and last phase of Bihar assembly elections: Election Commission of India#BiharElections pic.twitter.com/8nbcZKAJ3M
— ANI (@ANI) November 7, 2020
Polling Concludes at 6 pm
The polling for the third and final phase of Bihar assembly elections concluded on November 10, 2020. The counting of votes will happen on November 10.
Polling concludes for Bihar assembly elections; counting of votes on November 10
— ANI (@ANI) November 7, 2020
ITBP Jawans carry elderly voters to polling booth
The Jawans of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) carried elderly voters to a polling booth in Muzaffarpur to enable help to vote without hassle.
Bihar: ITBP (Indo-Tibetan Border Police) jawans carry elderly voters to a polling booth in Muzaffarpur.
— ANI (@ANI) November 7, 2020
Voting for the third and final phase of #BiharElections is underway in the state today, 78 Assembly constituencies are in fray across 16 districts. pic.twitter.com/jEQ9bz3lZf
Voter Turnout till 3pm
At least 45.85 percent voter turnout was recorded till 3pm in Bihar Assembly Elections 2020. Today is the last phase of elections.
45.85% voter turnout recorded till 3pm in the third and final phase of Bihar assembly elections: Election Commission of India
— ANI (@ANI) November 7, 2020
Voter Turnout till 1 pm
Bihar has recorded 34.82 % voter turnout till 1 pm in the third and final phase of state assembly elections.
34.82 % voter turnout recorded till 1 pm in the ongoing third phase of #BiharElections2020. pic.twitter.com/IZebxiJwb5
— ANI (@ANI) November 7, 2020
Locals boycott elections in Begusarai
A polling station in Begusarai wears a deserted look, as locals there decided to boycott elections alleging lack of development in the area.
#BiharElections2020: A polling station in Begusarai wears a deserted look as locals have decided to boycott elections alleging lack of development in the area; people stage demonstration against the govt. pic.twitter.com/TqHkPF5SdD
— ANI (@ANI) November 7, 2020
Polling Booth in Saharsa decorated with Madhubani artwork
A polling booth in Saharsa has been decorated with Madhubani artwork by the district administration for the third and final phase of Bihar Election 2020. Saharsa DM was quoted saying that because of the good decor and colourful setup, voters are coming in large numbers to cast their vote.
Bihar: A polling booth in Saharsa has been decorated by the district administration with Madhubani artwork, for the third and final phase of #BiharElection2020.
— ANI (@ANI) November 7, 2020
"Because of good decor and colourful setup, voters are coming in large numbers to cast their vote," says Saharsa DM pic.twitter.com/jBVKErcZXy
Largest & Smallest constituency
Area-wise, Valmiki Nagar is the largest assembly constituency in the third and final phase of Bihar Elections 2020, while Hayaghat is the smallest assembly constituency. Saharsa is the largest constituency in terms of the size of the electorate.
Locals make temporary bridge to help voters
The locals in Muzaffarpur have made a temporary bridge to help voters reach a polling station. A local was quoted saying that there was no bridge to cross the water stream so they constructed a bridge to enable easy movement of people, as they wanted maximum people to cast their vote.
#BiharElections2020: Locals make a temporary bridge in Muzaffarpur to help voters reach a polling station.
— ANI (@ANI) November 7, 2020
"There was no bridge to cross the water stream. We constructed this bridge for easy movement of people. We wanted maximum people to cast their vote,” says a local. pic.twitter.com/GIDsE8qGUU
Voter Turnout till 11 am
Bihar recorded 19.77% voter turnout till 11:00 am in the third phase of State Assembly elections.
Bihar records 19.77% voter turnout till 11:00 am in the third phase of State Assembly elections. pic.twitter.com/KRF87t37ch
— ANI (@ANI) November 7, 2020
Voter Turnout till 10 am
8.13% voter turnout was recorded till 10 am.
Voter Turnout till 9 am
The voter turnout was recorded to be 7.69% till 9 am, as per Election Commission of India.
Sharad Yadav's daughter Subhashini Raj Rao casts her vote
Loktantrik Janata Dal (LJD) chief Sharad Yadav's daughter Subhashini Raj Rao has cast her vote at a polling booth in Madhepura in the third and final phase of Bihar Election 2020.
Bihar: Loktantrik Janata Dal (LJD) chief Sharad Yadav's daughter Subhashini Raj Rao casts her vote at a polling booth in Madhepura in the third & final phase of #BiharElection2020.
— ANI (@ANI) November 7, 2020
She is the Congress candidate from Bihariganj. pic.twitter.com/eTKt4NcIen
Rajya Sabha MP Ahmad Ashfaque Karim casts his vote
Rajya Sabha MP Ahmad Ashfaque Karim cast his vote at a polling station in Katihar. He appealed to all the people of the state to exercise their right to vote so that deserving candidates are elected.
Rajya Sabha MP Ahmad Ashfaque Karim casts his vote at a polling station in Katihar.
— ANI (@ANI) November 7, 2020
He says, "I appeal to people of the State to exercise their right to vote so that deserving candidates are elected." #BiharElections pic.twitter.com/EuabwDj17A
Voting underway in Darbhanga, Araria
The voting for the third phase of Bihar Elections is underway. Check visuals from polling stations in Darbhanga and Araria.
Voting for the third phase of #BiharElections is underway; visuals from polling stations in Darbhanga (pic 1 & 2) and Araria (pic 3 & 4). pic.twitter.com/z0F2ySS6C8
— ANI (@ANI) November 7, 2020
PM Modi tweets urging voters to set new voting record
Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a tweet requested all voters in Bihar to participate in this festival of democracy in large numbers and set a new voting record. He also emphasised on the need to wear masks and maintain social distancing.
I request all voters to participate in this festival of democracy in large numbers and set a new voting record. However, it is necessary to wear masks and maintain social distancing: PM Narendra Modi #BiharElections2020 pic.twitter.com/R74tzrIu34
— ANI (@ANI) November 7, 2020
Voters maintain social distancing while queuing up to vote
People were seen maintaining proper social distancing while waiting to cast their votes at polling booth number 195 and 196 in the Kishanganj assembly constituency for the third and final phase
#WATCH | Bihar: People queue up at polling booth number 195 and 196 in Kishanganj for the third and final phase of #BiharPolls. pic.twitter.com/pxC023Pj22
— ANI (@ANI) November 7, 2020
By-election in Valmiki Nagar Parliamentary seat
Voting is also being carried out for by-election in Valmiki Nagar Parliamentary constituency, following the demise of sitting JD(U) MP Baidyanath Mahato.
Voting begins for the third and final phase of Bihar polls, 1204 candidates in fray for 78 Assembly seats.
— ANI (@ANI) November 7, 2020
Voting also being held for by-election in Valmiki Nagar Parliamentary seat, following the demise of sitting JD(U) MP Baidyanath Mahato. pic.twitter.com/jwpVYdprPV
Voting begins:1204 candidates in fray
Voting has begun for the third and final phase of Bihar Elections 2020 and this phase will determine the fate of 1204 candidates, including 382 independents.
Bihar: Voting begins for the third and final phase of #Biharpolls; visuals from polling booth no 149 in Saharsa. pic.twitter.com/VQOQ1qlN7g
— ANI (@ANI) November 7, 2020
Bihar: Voters cast votes at polling booth number 195 and 196 in Kishanganj in the third and final phase of #BiharPolls. pic.twitter.com/pjBrsVSOnF
— ANI (@ANI) November 7, 2020
Mock polling was undertaken at polling booth no 178 in Araria
Mock polling was carried out at polling booth no 178 in Araria. Voting will take place today in 78 assembly seats across 19 districts of Bihar.
Bihar: Mock poll underway at polling booth no 178 in Araria
— ANI (@ANI) November 7, 2020
Voting for the third and final phase of #BiharPolls will be held on 78 Assembly seats today. pic.twitter.com/4bHwSjDYEF
Sanitisation being done at a polling booth
Sanitisation work was being carried out at a polling booth in Muzaffarpur before the start of the third and final phase of Bihar Elections 2020.
#WATCH: Sanitisation work being done at a polling booth in Muzaffarpur for the third and final phase of #BiharPolls. pic.twitter.com/DUhPddzp8G
— ANI (@ANI) November 7, 2020
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