In Bihar, polling is underway for the fifth phase of Panchayat elections at 842 Gram Panchayats in 51 blocks of the state amidst tight security. The polling began at 7 am and will continue up to 5 this afternoon. In Naxal affected area, polling will be up to 3 p.m. AIR Patna correspondent reports that over 49 lakhs 55 thousand voters will decide the fate of 85 thousand 403 candidates The state authority has sealed the India – Nepal border along the state to stop infiltration.