<span style="color: #222222;">In Bihar,  Ninth Phase of Panchayat Elections passed peacefully amidst tight security arrangements. An estimated over 60 percent electorates their right of franchise. No untoward incident has so far been reported from any part of the state.<br />''<br />''Polling was today held in 53 blocks spread over 35 districts including Patna, Saran, Munger and Darbhanga today. Electorates fortune of 97 thousand 878 candidates have been sealed in EVMs. Polling was held for 26 thousand eight hundred 31 posts including mukhia, sarpanch, and panchayat members. For the first time, EVMs are being used in Panchayat polls in the state which is being held in eleven phases. Counting of votes will take place on 1st and 2nd of December .The tenth phase of polling will be held on December 8.</span>