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Bihar Assembly Elections phase 2: 14.55 percent voter turnout till 9 am

Patna, Nov 11 (UNI) A voter turnout of 14.55 per cent was recorded across Bihar till 9 am today as polling for the second phase of the Bihar Assembly elections is underway amid tight security arrangements in 122 constituencies, according to data released by the Election Commission of India.
Gaya district recorded the highest turnout of 15.97 per cent, followed by Kishanganj with 15.81 per cent and Jamui with 15.77 per cent, according to the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO).
The lowest turnout was recorded in Madhubani with 13.25 per cent.
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