Voting for the first phase of Bihar Assembly elections commenced on October 28 under which total of 1,066 candidates are in fray for 71 seats. Speaking to ANI in Gaya, Inspector General (IG) of Magadh Range, Rakesh Rathi said, “We have taken all security measures in every polling booth. Adequate security forces have been deployed. Covid-19 measures have also been taken in all the booths.”