News Release: 1:45 PM IST
A total voter turnout of 47.62% recorded till 1PM
According to the latest updates from the second phase of polling, a voter turnout of 47.62% has been recorded till 1 PM. The turnout is close to touching the 50% mark by afternoon, indicating strong enthusiasm among voters. This trend suggests that the overall voter participation is likely to rise significantly by evening. BJP's Ashwini Kumar Choubey said the the NDA would return with a thumping majority of 180 seats. "I feel that voting is happening in favour of the NDA. Everyone is voting in the name of development, in the name of making a developed Bihar, under the guidance of the NDA government, CM Nitish Kumar, and PM Modi. We are getting more than 180 seats, which has the likelihood of going up to 200." After the deadly Delhi blasts, the police said that the 700km-long border between Nepal and Bihar will be shut for 72 hours to conduct the elections peacefully.
News Release: 12:50 PM IST
Bihar Congress chief Rajesh Ram, after casting his ballot, said that the mood among voters clearly signals a desire for change. Hinting at an INDIA bloc victory, he remarked, &ldquo;The confidence of the INDIA alliance has grown, and the voters&rsquo; demeanour reflects the same. People seem ready to bid farewell to a government that has been in power for two decades. The public feels it&rsquo;s time for a new administration, and that administration will be formed by the INDIA alliance.&rdquo;
Meanwhile, Prashant Kishor, founder of the Jan Suraaj Party, reached Konar in Sasaram to vote, accompanied by party colleague and Kargahar candidate Ritesh Pandey.
Across the country, eight Assembly constituencies are witnessing bypolls today, with turnout figures recorded as follows:
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Nagrota (J&amp;K): 34.47%
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Budgam (J&amp;K): 21.74%
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Ghatsila (Jharkhand): 34.32%
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Dampa (Mizoram): 34.38%
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Nuapada (Odisha): 32.51%
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Tarn Taran (Punjab): 23.35%
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Anta (Rajasthan): 28.74%
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Jubilee Hills (Telangana): 20.76%
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Rajesh Ram, contesting from Kutumba, arrived at the polling booth with his family in an e-rickshaw, drawing attention as he made his way to vote.
News Release: 11:45 AM IST&nbsp;
With the final phase of the Bihar elections underway, polling remained active through the morning, reaching 31.38% turnout by 11am&nbsp;compared to 27.65% of phase 1 voting. Kishanganj topped the list with 34.74%, while Gaya (34.07%) and Jamui (33.69%) followed closely behind.
As voters continued to line up, the political temperature rose, with leaders from both the Mahagathbandhan and the NDA expressing optimism about the outcome.
RJD MP Manoj Jha claimed that the shift witnessed during the first phase had &ldquo;grown into a sweeping tide,&rdquo; one he believes will unseat the NDA from power in Bihar.
News Release: 9:00 AM IST
The second phase of polling in Bihar witnessed a voter turnout of&nbsp;14.5% till 9 AM, slightly higher than the 13.13% recorded at the same time during the first phase. Early trends indicate a strong voter response as citizens line up across districts to cast their votes in the final phase of the Assembly elections.
News Release: 8:49 AM IST
As polling for the second and final phase of the Bihar Assembly elections begins, Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor urged voters to come out in large numbers and ensure a record turnout. He appealed to citizens to vote for change, better education, and employment opportunities for the youth, emphasising that their decision today would shape Bihar&rsquo;s next five years.
Kishor encouraged people to surpass the voter turnout of the previous phase and build a new system that focuses on education, jobs, and an end to corruption. He warned that missing the opportunity today could mean continuing under the same flawed governance for another term.
Meanwhile, Bihar Minister and BJP candidate from the Harsidhi seat, Krishnanandan Paswan, expressed confidence in the NDA&rsquo;s victory after casting his vote. He mentioned offering prayers before voting and acknowledged that minor technical issues can occur with voting machines, but said polling was smooth. Paswan asserted that the NDA would secure a comfortable win with a margin of around 50,000 votes.
News Release: 7.24 AM IST
<h3 data-start="183" data-end="241">Bihar Assembly Polls: Second Phase Voting Underway</h3>
Patna: Voting for the second and final phase of the Bihar Assembly elections began at 7 AM across 122 of the 243 constituencies, marking a decisive day in the state&rsquo;s political battle. Polling will continue till 6 PM, concluding an intense campaign that witnessed sharp exchanges between the ruling NDA and the Mahagathbandhan (MGB) alliance.
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A total of 1,302 candidates&mdash;including 136 women and one third-gender candidate&mdash;are contesting in this crucial round, covering the central, western, and northern parts of Bihar. Nearly 3.7 crore voters, comprising 1.95 crore menand 1.74 crore women, are expected to exercise their democratic right across 45,399 polling stations, the highest number ever set up for a single phase in the state.
Among the key contestants are former Deputy Chief Ministers Renu Devi and Tarkishore Prasad, and Congress leader Ajeet Sharma, alongside several regional heavyweights.
The first phase, held on 6 November, recorded a historic voter turnout of 64.66%, setting the tone for today&rsquo;s high-stakes battle. Analysts suggest the 15 key swing constituencies&mdash;including Barbigha, Bachhwara, Ramgarh, Bhorey, Chakai, Kurhani, Dehri, Bakhri, Matihani, Hilsa, Harlakhi, Chenari, Valmiki Nagar, Govindganj, and Warsaliganj&mdash;could decisively shape the final outcome.
These seats have a history of defying political trends, often tilting the balance of power in Bihar&rsquo;s fiercely competitive electoral landscape.
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Voting for 122 MLAs takes place today across Bihar’s final election phase

Bihar Witnesses Voter Turnout of 47.62% Till 1PM

Voting for 122 MLAs takes place today across Bihar’s final election phase

November 11, 2025 | 12:53 IST