Bihar's 67.25% voter turnout outpaces US, UK and France after roll revision
The Bihar assembly election saw a 67.25% turnout, the highest since independence and higher than recent elections in the United States, United Kingdom and France, according to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
According to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls undertaken in Bihar last year contributed to a record 67.25% voter turnout in the state's assembly election held in November. This turnout marks the highest level for Bihar since independence and exceeds the participation rates reported for recent elections in the United States, United Kingdom and France. The Election Commission confirmed the figure and credited the roll revision for the improvement.
In the aftermath of the election, Nitish Kumar resigned from the chief minister's office, paving the way for Samrat Choudhary to assume the role as Bihar's first BJP chief minister. The shift underscores both administrative reforms and a notable change in the state's political leadership.
Why it matters
Higher turnout shows how roll updates can boost democratic participation and signals a power shift in Bihar's politics.
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