In Bihar, the First Phase of Panchayat Elections passed off peacefully. <br />''<br />''An estimated sixty percent voting was recorded in todays poll. <br />''<br />''Polling was today held in 170 Gram Panchayats spread over 10 districts including Gaya, Aurangabad and Munger today. <br />''<br />''No untoward incident has been reported from any part of the state.<br />'' <br />''For the first time, EVMs is being used in Panchayat polls in the state. <br />''<br />''Electoral fortune of 15 thousand 388 candidates sealed in EVMs. Counting of votes will take place on 26th and 27th of September.<br />''<br />''Second phase of polling will be on September 29.<br />