111-Year-Old Woman Fulfills Democratic Duty: Centenarian Casts Historic Vote in Bihar Assembly Elections

Nasima Khatun arrived in a wheelchair to cast her vote. (Video posted on X by @ANI)

A remarkable demonstration of democratic commitment occurred on Tuesday when 111-year-old Nasima Khatun cast her vote at a polling booth in Chhatapur assembly constituency, Supaul district, during the second phase of the Bihar elections.

"I have cast my vote and fulfilled my duty," stated Nasima Khatun from her wheelchair after participating in the electoral process.

According to local officials, she holds the distinction of being the oldest voter in the Supaul district.

The second phase of Bihar Assembly polls witnessed a substantial voter turnout of 67.14 percent by 5 pm on Tuesday, according to Election Commission data.

Kishanganj district recorded the highest participation at 76.26 percent, with Katihar following at 75.23 percent. Other significant turnout figures included Purnia at 73.79 percent, Supaul at 70.69 percent, Purvi Champaran at 69.02 percent, and Banka at 68.91 percent.

Nawada district registered a 57.11 percent turnout by 5 pm, based on the Election Commission of India's Voter Turnout application.

Additional district participation rates included Araria (67.79 percent), Arwal (63.06 percent), Aurangabad (64.48 percent), Bhagalpur (66.03 percent), Jahanabad (64.36 percent), Kaimur (67.22 percent), Paschim Champaran (69.02 percent), and Gaya (67.50 percent).

Jamui recorded 67.81 percent voter participation, while Rohtas saw 60.09 percent, Sheohar 67.31 percent, Sitamarhi 65.28 percent, and Madhubani 61.79 percent.

Among key constituencies, Supaul registered 69.72 percent turnout, Sasaram 60.97 percent, Mohania 68.24 percent, Kutumba 62.17 percent, Gaya Town 58.43 percent, Chainpur 67.41 percent, Dhamdaha 74.20 percent, Harsiddhi 70.98 percent, and Jhanjharpur 57.73 percent.

This second phase holds particular significance as it will determine the electoral fate of 12 ministers from Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's cabinet. JD(U) leaders contesting include Vijendra Yadav (Supaul), Lesi Singh (Dhamdaha), Jayant Kushwaha (Amarpur), Sumit Singh (Chakai), Mohammad Jama Khan (Chainpur), and Sheela Mandal (Phoolparas).

BJP ministers participating in this phase include Prem Kumar (Gaya), Renu Devi (Bettiah), Vijay Kumar Mandal (Sikati), Nitish Mishra (Jhanjharpur), Neeraj Bablu (Chhatapur), and Krishnanandan Paswan (Harsiddhi).

The first phase of Bihar elections had already made history with the highest-ever polling percentage recorded in the state at 65.08 percent.

Vote counting is scheduled for November 14.

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