Bihar Assembly Elections

November 12, 2025 11:00 PM

Record 67.13% voter turnout in Bihar assembly elections; zero repolls and peaceful polling, says Election Commission

The Bihar Legislative Assembly elections concluded with a record voter turnout of 67.13 percent, the highest ever in the state’s electoral history since 1951, the Election Commission of India (ECI) said on Wednesday. The turnout among male voters stood at 62.98 percent, while female voters recorded an even higher participation rate of 71.78 percent. The ECI attributed the unprecedented voter response and the smooth conduct of elections — which saw zero repolls and a peaceful, festive atmosp...

November 11, 2025 12:11 PM

Bihar records 31.38% voter turnout till 11 a.m. in second phase of Assembly polls

Bihar is witnessing enthusiastic voter participation in the second phase of Assembly elections. As per the Election Commission of India, the state recorded a voter turnout of 31.38 per cent till 11 a.m. on Tuesday, which is higher than the 27.65 per cent registered at the same time during the first phase of polling. Among districts, Kishanganj recorded the highest turnout of 34.74 per cent, while Madhubani saw the lowest at 28.66 per cent. Brisk polling was also reported from Gaya (34.07 per ce...

November 11, 2025 10:11 AM

Bihar Assembly Elections: 14.55% voter turnout recorded till 9 AM in second phase

A voter turnout of 14.55 per cent was recorded in the second phase of the Bihar Assembly elections till 9 a.m., according to data released by the Election Commission of India (ECI). The turnout is slightly higher than the 13.13 per cent recorded at the same time during the first phase of polling. Among the 20 districts voting today, Gaya registered the highest turnout at 15.97 per cent, followed by Kishanganj (15.81 per cent) and Jamui (15.77 per cent). The lowest turnout so far was reported fr...

November 7, 2025 10:31 PM

ECI conducts smooth scrutiny of poll documents for Phase-I of Bihar Assembly Elections; no malpractice found

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has completed the scrutiny of poll-day documents, including Form 17A (Register of Voters), for the first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections. The exercise was carried out to enhance transparency and ensure fair electoral practices. According to the Commission, scrutiny was conducted across all 121 Assembly Constituencies (ACs) that went to polls in Phase I, in the presence of 121 Returning Officers (ROs) and 121 General Observers (GOs) appointed by the E...

November 6, 2025 4:46 PM

Bihar Assembly Elections: voter turnout hits 42.31% by 1 PM

Bihar witnessed stronger voter participation in the first phase of the Assembly elections on Thursday, with voter turnout reaching 42.31 percent by 1 pm. Polling for 121 constituencies across 18 districts began at 7 am and will continue until 6 pm, except in six Naxal-affected constituencies where voting will conclude an hour earlier at 5 pm. Gopalganj registered the highest turnout at 46.73 percent, followed closely by Lakhisarai at 46.37 percent and Begusarai at 46.02 percent. Th...

November 6, 2025 9:29 AM

‘Loktantra Ka Tyohar’: EC urges voters to exercise franchise as first phase of Bihar polls begins

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday urged all eligible voters to exercise their franchise, asserting that "Bihar is ready" for the "festival of Democracy" as the first phase of the 2025 Assembly elections in Bihar began on Thursday. In a post on X, the Poll body said that the "voters are welcome at the polling station." "#LoktantraKaTyohar...Bihar is ready. Welcome to all voters at the polling station. #BiharElections2025," said ECI on X. The first phase of the 2025 Assembly el...

November 6, 2025 9:00 AM

Polling begins for first phase of Bihar Assembly Elections in 18 districts

Polling for the first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections began at 7 a.m. on Thursday across 18 districts of the state. Voting is being conducted in 121 Assembly constituencies, and 1314 candidates, including 1192 male and 122 female candidates, are in the fray of this election. According to the Election Commission, a total of 3,75,13,302 electors, including 1,98,35,325 males, 1,76,77,219 females, and 758 third gender voters, will decide the fate of 1314 candidates in this election. The to...

November 5, 2025 6:01 PM

Bihar assembly elections: First phase polling in 121 constituencies on November 6

Polling for the first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections will be held on Thursday, November 6, across 121 constituencies in 18 districts, forming an irregular ellipse in the middle of the state that meets the eastern border of Uttar Pradesh. The campaign for this phase ended on November 4, as per Election Commission guidelines. A total of 1,314 candidates are contesting in this round, which features several political heavyweights from both the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and th...

October 27, 2025 9:43 AM

ECI enforces silence Period, bans exit polls ahead of Bihar assembly elections

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Sunday reminded media outlets and broadcasters to strictly adhere to the provisions of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 regarding the prohibition of election-related content during the mandated silence period ahead of polling for the Bihar Assembly elections and bye-elections. Polling for the Bihar Assembly will be held in two phases — on November 6 and November 11. Under Section 126(1)(b) of the Act, displaying any election matter by means...

October 18, 2025 5:16 PM

Paid holiday announced for Bihar assembly elections and bye-elections

The Election Commission of India has announced paid holidays for voters in connection with the upcoming Bihar Legislative Assembly elections and bye-elections to eight Assembly constituencies scheduled for November 2025. Polling in Bihar will take place in two phases — November 6 (Thursday) for Phase-I and November 11 (Tuesday) for Phase-II. The bye-elections for eight Assembly Constituencies will also be conducted on November 11. Under Section 135B of the Representation of the People Act, 1...