In pics: Voting underway in 49 constituencies in first phase of Bihar elections

As many as 49 constituencies from across 10 districts from the eastern and central part of the state are voting on Monday.

583 candidates including 54 women nominees are contesting the elections in the first phase of polls.

Out of a general electorate of 1,35,72,339 there are 72,37,253 men, 63,17,602 women and 405 of third gender.

A specially-abled man uses his franchise in the first phase of Bihar polls.

A woman, accompanied by her children, casts her with her vote on Monday.

Voting ended at 3pm in Naxal-hit areas in Bihar.

Sealed EVMs after voting ended at 3pm in Naxal-hit areas in Bihar.

An old man exercises his franchise in Bihar polls