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97% turnout recorded in Ara-Buxar MLC bypoll

In a remarkable display of democratic engagement, Bihar's Ara-Buxar constituency saw an astounding voter turnout topping 97% during the recent legislative council by-election. Polling proceeded smoothly across 25 booths, marred only by a brief scuffle involving an RJD candidate at one Ara center. Comprehensive measures were implemented to guarantee a transparent and unbiased election, including live webcasting at every site.

12 May 2026 11:56 pm