Bihar Election 2025 Highlights: Turnout Sees Record High Of 68.76%; Women Led In Voting

The live coverage of Bihar's second phase of voting has come to a close with the state recording an all-time high voter turnout at 68.76%.

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The provisional average voting number for women was seen at 71.6% while 62.8% of males voted in Bihar.

Voter turnout for the second phase of Bihar elections stood at 68.76%, as per provisional data shared by ECI. While the average turnout for both phases was seen at 66.91%.

Voting has come to a close in the state of Bihar and it has recorded the highest-ever turnout at 68.6%.

VIDEO | Bihar Elections: Analysing high voting percentage in second phase, Union MoS Home Affairs Nityanand Rai (@nityanandraibjp) says, "Record-breaking voting has happened in Bihar assembly election, this indicated that people have voted for a Viksit Bihar, and Viksit Bharat.… pic.twitter.com/cyvK78RGhZ

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) November 11, 2025

• NDA 133-159

• Mahagatbandhan - 75-101

• Jan Suraaj Party - 0-5

• Other - 2-8

Bihar's voter turnout for the second and final phase of the 2025 legislative assembly elections stood at 67.14% as of 5 p.m. exceeding phase one turnout of 60.18% recorded at the same time.

VIDEO | Kaimur: “No way Mahagathbandhan will form government in Bihar; people in favour of NDA and going to give their mandate in favour of Nitish Kumar”, says BJP’s Mohania seat candidate Sangeeta Kumari.#BiharElections #BiharElectionsWithPTI

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— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) November 11, 2025

After casting his vote, Lok Sabha MP Radha Mohan Singh expressed his confidence in winning the motihari constituency seat with record votes. Watch:

#WATCH | Motihari | After casting her vote, Lok Sabha MP Radha Mohan Singh says, "We will win by record votes in Motihari assembly seat... He (Tejashwi Yadav) will not form a government in this universe. That may happen in Nepal or China, but he will not be able to form a… https://t.co/zP4BGOR029 pic.twitter.com/2wEPcWlcTW

— ANI (@ANI) November 11, 2025

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First-time voters share their experiences after casting votes at a polling station in Bettiah Assembly Constituency in the second phase of elections in Bihar.

Voters proudly display their inked fingers after casting votes at a polling station set up at… pic.twitter.com/Y9BwiR71g4

— All India Radio News (@airnewsalerts) November 11, 2025

The phase 2 voter turnout in Bihar has crossed 60.40%. In the first phase the voter turnout was the highest-ever in 75 years.

#WATCH | Supaul, Bihar: A 111-year-old woman, Nasima Khatun, casts her vote at Chhatapur Assembly Constituency during Phase 2 of Bihar Legislative Assembly Elections. She says, "I have cast my vote and fulfilled my duty..." pic.twitter.com/PyWKBh92tl

— ANI (@ANI) November 11, 2025

Congress, BJP supporters scuffle at Araria polling booth

Bihar polls: Congress, BJP supporters scuffle at Araria polling booth

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— ANI Digital (@ani_digital) November 11, 2025

"This is festival of democracy": Congress' Rajesh Ram arrives at polling booth in e-rickshaw to cast vote

Read @ANI Story | https://t.co/rmxvIYuVDU#Congress #RajeshRam #Biharpolls pic.twitter.com/sXPdVxYUlL

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Congress leader Tauquir Alam says, “This election has a strong undercurrent of enthusiasm and eagerness to vote. Especially in Bihar, there is a desire for change. People have seen 20 years of government and rule that turned Bihar into a ‘Bimaru’ state, and they are now lining up for change.”

VIDEO | Katihar: On Bihar assembly polls phase-2, Congress leader Tauquir Alam (@AlamTauquirJNU) says, “This election has a strong undercurrent of enthusiasm and eagerness to vote. Especially in Bihar, there is a desire for change. People have seen 20 years of government and rule… pic.twitter.com/JE6pcon4Ah

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) November 11, 2025

VIDEO | On RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav’s claim that he will take oath as CM, Janshakti Janata Dal chief Tej Pratap Yadav says, "We will see that on November 14."

On the Delhi blast, he said, "The government should take cognisance and catch those responsible. It is a serious… pic.twitter.com/wH0exuhHcK

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) November 11, 2025

Nabinagar seat candidate Chetan Anand says, “This time the record is going to be broken. Everyone knows how much development has taken place, how effectively Nitish ji has worked, and the positive atmosphere that clearly favors the NDA. People are aware of the reality. The truth is that women, who were long suppressed during the RJD regime, have come out to vote in large numbers, and everyone knows what that means…Nitish Kumar ji is the face. Who else could it be?”

VIDEO | Bihar assembly polls phase-2: JD(U)’s Nabinagar seat candidate Chetan Anand speaks to PTI after casting vote.

He says, “This time the record is going to be broken. Everyone knows how much development has taken place, how effectively Nitish ji has worked, and the positive… pic.twitter.com/t8DQyaJcKa

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) November 11, 2025

On Rahul Gandhi's 'vote chori' allegations, Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal says, "He says a lie and then runs away, this is a part of his strategy. Was SIR not conducted during the Congress's term? The Election Commission tries to keep the voters' list clean. The process of SIR is going to begin in 12 states beyond Bihar. His allegations are baseless. Rahul Gandhi has a different agenda, but the people of the country stand with the one who can do development for the country..." On by-elections in Rajasthan, he says, "BJP is going to win the by-elections going on in Anta Assembly constituency..."

#WATCH | Delhi: On Rahul Gandhi's 'vote chori' allegations, Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal says, "He says a lie and then runs away, this is a part of his strategy. Was SIR not conducted during the Congress's term? The Election Commission tries to keep the voters' list clean.… pic.twitter.com/TEFFMN8Hv0

— ANI (@ANI) November 11, 2025

VIDEO | Patna: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar (@NitishKumar) visits JD(U) office in Patna amid second phase of Bihar Assembly elections.#BiharElections2025 #BiharElectionsWithPTI

(Full video available on PTI Videos – https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) pic.twitter.com/G5C7AfYqOB

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) November 11, 2025

#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

VIDEO | Rohtas: Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor arrives to cast his vote at a poling booth, says, “People across the state are voting, and I too have come to fulfil my responsibility.”

On the Delhi blast, he says, “The blast in Delhi is a matter concerning the Central… pic.twitter.com/F3avr00Hrn

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) November 11, 2025

Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor arrives in Konar, Sasaram, to cast his vote in the Bihar Elections

#WATCH | Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor arrives in Konar, Sasaram, to cast his vote in the #BiharElections

Ritesh Pandey, the Jan Suraaj candidate from Kargahar Assembly constituency, also present with Kishor pic.twitter.com/eUNAIze8Wo

— ANI (@ANI) November 11, 2025

A minor clash took place between supporters of different political parties near a booth in Warisaliganj area in Bihar's Nawada district during the final phase of voting on Tuesday.

STORY | Clash between supporters of different political parties near booth in Bihar's Nawada

A minor clash took place between supporters of different political parties near a booth in Warisaliganj area in Bihar's Nawada district during the final phase of voting on Tuesday.… pic.twitter.com/3xx1X8zgy5

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) November 11, 2025

Congress MLA and candidate from Bhaglpur, Ajeet Sharma says, "...People have seen the works of last 20 years, nothing was done...The health and education systems are really weak. People are migrating out of the state for jobs. I have urged the people to vote for Mahagathbandhan. People of Bhagalpur elected me as an MLA thrice. I became your true voice in Assembly and worked for development. Despite not being a part of the Government, I worked a lot. This time, Mahagathbandhan will form the Government. People of Bhagalpur have made up their minds..."

#WATCH | #BiharElection2025 | Bhagalpur, Bihar: Congress MLA and candidate from Bhaglpur, Ajeet Sharma says, "...People have seen the works of last 20 years, nothing was done...The health and education systems are really weak. People are migrating out of the state for jobs. I… pic.twitter.com/xxDN8OKTnD

— ANI (@ANI) November 11, 2025

In the second phase of the Bihar Legislative Assembly General Elections 2025, held on November 11, the voter turnout across districts till 9:00 a.m. stood at 14.55%.

Among the districts, Gaya recorded the highest turnout at 15.97%, followed closely by Kishanganj (15.81%), Jamui (15.77%), and Aurangabad (15.43%). Other districts with notable participation include Araria (15.34%), Banka (15.14%), and Kaimur (15.08%).

Paschim Champaran reported 15.04%, while Purnia stood at 15.54%. Districts like Purvi Champaran (14.11%), Rohtas (14.16%), and Arwal (14.95%) showed moderate turnout, whereas Sitamarhi (13.49%), Madhubani (13.25%), and Nawada (13.46%) recorded relatively lower figures. Overall, voting is progressing steadily across all constituencies in this phase.

A total of 14.55% of the 3.7 crore voters exercised their franchise in the first two hours of voting in the second phase of assembly elections in Bihar on Tuesday.

STORY | 14.55 pc turnout till 9 am in second phase of Bihar polls

A total of 14.55 per cent of the 3.7 crore voters exercised their franchise in the first two hours of voting in the second phase of assembly elections in Bihar on Tuesday, an official said.

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— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) November 11, 2025

#WATCH | Gaya, Bihar: A specially-abled voter casts her vote at a polling station in Gaya during the second phase of #BiharElection2025 pic.twitter.com/vCroeITqUf

— ANI (@ANI) November 11, 2025

River patrolling being done in the Madhepur area of Madhubani as part of security measures for the second phase of election in the state.

Bihar Elections 2025: River patrolling being done in the Madhepur area of Madhubani as part of security measures for the second phase of election in the state.#BiharElections2025 #BiharElectionsWithPTI

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— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) November 11, 2025

On the voting in the second phase of the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025, RJD leader Mrityunjay Tiwari says, "The voting for the second phase is taking place today in Bihar. Just as the people of Bihar enthusiastically participated in the first phase of voting, the same enthusiasm is being seen among the people in the second phase as well. We salute those who have come out to vote for change in Bihar and to build Bihar's future... There is a wave of change in Bihar. In the second phase of voting as well, immense public support is going to be received by Tejashwi Yadav and the Mahagathbandhan..."

#WATCH | Patna: On the voting in the second phase of the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025, RJD leader Mrityunjay Tiwari says, "The voting for the second phase is taking place today in Bihar. Just as the people of Bihar enthusiastically participated in the first phase of voting, the… pic.twitter.com/sPRTLvI7rM

— ANI (@ANI) November 11, 2025

BJP candidate Shreyasi Singh, on the second phase of the Bihar Assembly polls, said, "We are the biggest democracy in the world, and everyone should exercise their right to vote. I am absolutely confident about my victory."

VIDEO | Jamui: BJP candidate Shreyasi Singh, on the second phase of the Bihar Assembly polls, says, "We are the biggest democracy in the world, and everyone should exercise their right to vote. I am absolutely confident about my victory."#BiharElections2025… pic.twitter.com/yo8LHVr9Wh

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) November 11, 2025

Former Deputy CM and BJP candidate from Katihar, Tarkishore Prasad casted his vote in the second and final phase of the State Assembly elections.

#WATCH | #BiharElection2025 | Katihar, Bihar: Former Deputy CM and BJP candidate from Katihar, Tarkishore Prasad casts his vote in the second and final phase of the State Assembly elections. pic.twitter.com/G128cMnNok

— ANI (@ANI) November 11, 2025

People arrive at Madhy School Konar in Rohtas to cast their votes.

VIDEO | Bihar Election 2025: People arrive at Madhy School Konar in Rohtas to cast their votes.

Polling at 122 seats across 20 districts is underway.#BiharElections2025 #BiharElectionsWithPTI

(Full video available on PTI Videos – https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) pic.twitter.com/GYYE51FVvv

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) November 11, 2025

VIDEO | Bihar Elections 2025: Polling underway at a polling booth set up at Kanya Madhya Vidyalaya, Aurangabad, amid tight security#BiharElections2025 #BiharElectionsWithPTI

(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) pic.twitter.com/DNNtpd4cZD

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) November 11, 2025

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar appeals to people to vote in second phase of assembly polls

Read @ANI Story | https://t.co/hke71fVH55#Bihar #NitishKumar #vote #secondphase #assemblypolls#Biharelections #Biharpolls pic.twitter.com/1PZRD4FE2O

— ANI Digital (@ani_digital) November 11, 2025

Will meet everyone soon, says Independent candidate Jyoti Singh as she arrives to cast her vote

PTI SHORTS | Will meet everyone soon, says Independent candidate Jyoti Singh as she arrives to cast her vote

WATCH: https://t.co/kZu0xyIuQ6

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#WATCH | #BiharElection2025 | BJP MP Sanjay Jaiswal's wife Manju Chaudhary says, "I appeal to everyone to come out of their house, vote and elect an MLA of their choice. Form a strong government in the state so that development takes place..." https://t.co/JI3bKMzZY4 pic.twitter.com/HDU4lwpLgl

— ANI (@ANI) November 11, 2025

Nine ministers from Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's cabinet are contesting in this phase -- Bijendra Prasad Yadav (Supaul), Sumit Kumar Singh (Chakai), Mohd Zama Khan (Chainpur), Leshi Singh (Dhamdaha), Krishna Nandan Paswan (Harsidhi), Renu Devi (Bettiah), Neeraj Kumar Bablu (Chhatapur), Nitish Mishra (Jhanjharpur), Prem Kumar (Gaya), Sheila Mandal (Phulparas), Vijay Mandal (Sikti), and Jayant Raj Kushwaha (Amarpur), reported NDTV.

122 of Bihar’s 243 assembly constituencies go to polls on Tuesday, November 11 at 7 a.m. marking the second phase of the 2025 state assembly elections.