Bihar election phase-2: 47.62% voter turnout reported till 1pm
What's the story
The second and final phase of the Bihar Assembly election is underway, covering 122 constituencies across 20 districts. The Election Commission of India (ECI) has set up polling at 45,399 stations for this phase. A total of 1,302 candidates are contesting for these seats. The voter demographic is largely between the ages of 30 and 60 years, with 2.28 crore voters in this age group.
Turnout and predictions
BJP MP predicts over 70% turnout
Till 9:00am, Bihar recorded a voter turnout of 14.55%, with Gaya leading at 15.97% and Madhubani lagging at 13.25%. BJP MP Sanjay Jaiswal predicted over a 70% turnout, saying "the kind of crowd visible indicates that this time the figure will cross 70%." Meanwhile, Congress leader Rajesh Ram arrived at a polling booth in an e-rickshaw to cast his vote.
Twitter Post
BJP MP Sanjay Jaiswal on voter turnout
#WATCH | Madhubani, Bihar: On the voting in the second phase of #BiharElection2025, BJP MP Sanjay Jaiswal says, "There is unprecedented enthusiasm. The kind of crowd visible indicates that this time the figure will cross 70%. We are going to form the government with a very large… pic.twitter.com/cp7O3i1wlm
— ANI (@ANI) November 11, 2025
CM's appeal
CM Nitish urges citizens to vote
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar urged citizens to exercise their voting rights. He wrote on X, "In democracy, voting is not only our right but also our duty." Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Shakti Singh Yadav expressed confidence in Mahagathbandhan's support, saying "the people of Bihar want to see Tejashwi Yadav's face at the swearing-in ceremony on the 18th."
Election overview
PM Modi, Nitish speak on importance of voting
The Bihar Assembly elections are part of a larger electoral process that includes by-elections in several states. Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged young voters to participate actively and create new voting records. The incumbent CM Nitish Kumar is seeking another term for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). He faces Tejashwi Yadav from the Mahagathbandhan.