Voting for the first phase of Bihar Assembly election began on Thursday for the first time in 20 years in the Naxal-affected Bhimbandh area. "I'm feeling very good...Earlier...situation wasn't favourable since 2005...Now, there is no fear," a local villager said. "Earlier, we had to cross... the entire jungle and reach Gaay Ghat. Now it's nearby and convenient," another voter stated.