Jharkhand recorded an impressive 62 per cent voter turnout in the first phase of Assembly elections on Tuesday.
Polling was peaceful in all 13 Naxal-affected constituencies despite a boycott call by Maoists.
"Barring sporadic incidents of damage to EVMs, polling in all 13 constituencies was peaceful with an impressive turnout of around 62 per cent," said Chief Electoral Officer P.K. Jajoria.
In view of the Maoist threat, voting started as early as 7 am and ended by 3 pm.
The second phase polling for 20 seats will be held on December 2.