<div><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Voter turnout in the second phase of the Bihar Assembly elections stood at 67.14 percent till 5 PM on Tuesday, covering 122 constituencies across the state. Polling remained largely peaceful, with extensive security measures ensuring the smooth conduct of the electoral process.</span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Long queues were seen at several polling booths since early morning as voters turned up enthusiastically to exercise their franchise. Elderly voters and first-time voters were notably active in many districts, reflecting strong participation across all age groups.</span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">According to Election Commission officials, the final turnout figures are likely to increase as data from remote polling stations is still being compiled.</span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">The second phase is crucial for both the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the opposition INDIA bloc, as several key constituencies with heavyweight candidates went to the polls. Prominent leaders, including Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, and senior opposition figures, campaigned extensively in these regions.<br><br><img src="https://ibp-benefits.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/prod/news/uploads/images/1762869406069_highest%2520turnout%2520bihar%2520elections%2520.jpg.jpg" alt="highest turnout bihar elections .jpg" width="250" height="500"><br></span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">The NDA, led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, based its campaign on themes of governance, infrastructure, and social welfare, projecting continuity and stability through its development record.</span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">The JD(U) focused on Nitish Kumar&rsquo;s leadership and achievements in education, women&rsquo;s empowerment, and rural growth.</span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">The BJP emphasized central welfare schemes, economic reforms, and strong national leadership, aiming to strengthen its foothold in urban and semi-urban constituencies.</span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">On the other hand, the Mahagathbandhan, led by the RJD and Congress, centered its campaign around unemployment, inflation, and alleged governance shortcomings, hoping to attract youth and marginalized voters.</span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">The Left parties and the Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) contributed to the alliance by raising issues of regional balance and social equity.</span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Among new entrants, Prashant Kishor&rsquo;s Jan Suraaj appealed for clean and transparent politics with citizen-driven governance.</span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Meanwhile, Asaduddin Owaisi&rsquo;s AIMIM concentrated on minority-dominated constituencies, seeking to build its presence in select districts.<br><br><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://ibp-benefits.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/prod/news/uploads/images/1762871289396_ENG.jpg.jpg" alt="ENG.jpg" width="500" height="308"><br></span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Over 66,000 respondents, including a large section of young voters, participated in election-related surveys across the state. The final results for all 243 Assembly constituencies will be declared on November 14, following the completion of vote counting.</span></div>

Bihar Phase 2 Poll Sees 67.14% Voter Turnout

Peaceful polling across 122 constituencies as voters turn out in large numbers for Phase 2

Bihar Phase 2 Poll Sees 67.14% Voter Turnout

Peaceful polling across 122 constituencies as voters turn out in large numbers for Phase 2

November 12, 2025 | 24:57 IST