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Bihar Assembly Election 2025: 31.38% voting till 11 am in second phase, 'Panchayat' artist also voted!
Patna, November 11, 2025 (Representative): The voting process for the second and final phase of Bihar Assembly elections began at 7 am today. A total of 1,302 candidates are in the fray for 122 seats in this phase, including 1,165 men, 136 women and one transgender candidate. About 3.7 crore voters are eligible to vote in this phase, which includes 1.95 crore men and 1.74 crore women voters. Voting is being held today for 122 seats in 20 districts including Gayaji, Kaimur, Rohtas, Aurangabad, Arwal, Jehanabad, Nawada, Bhagalpur, Banka, Jamui, Sitamarhi, Sheohar, Madhubani, Supaul, Purnia, Araria, Katihar, Kishanganj, East Champaran and West Champaran. Till 11 am, 31.38 percent voting was recorded across the state, and an enthusiastic atmosphere is being seen among the voters. In this, actor Jitendra Kumar of the popular web series 'Panchayat' also exercised his right to vote, which further increased the enthusiasm among the common voters.
Although the voting process in this phase is going on peacefully, technical glitches in EVM machines and discussions of allegations and counter-accusations between political parties are being held in some places. Both the BJP-JDU alliance (NDA) and the grand alliance (RJD-Congress) are claiming victory, and the voters are focused on issues like development, employment, education and health. In the first phase, the voting rate of women was higher at 69.04 percent, while that of men was 61.56 percent. Political leaders have said that there is special interest among women in the second phase as well.
Time-wise review of voting
The voting process, which began at 7 am, did not initially see a rush of voters, but by 9 am, 14.55 percent voting was recorded across the state. In this, a low figure of 15.97 percent was recorded in Gaya district and 13.25 percent in Madhubani. A selfie point has been set up at polling station number 316 in Sadar block of Nawada district, and slogans of "Good government, good jobs" have been displayed there. District Collector Richi Pandey of Sitamarhi district personally stood in the queue of voters and observed the process. The Election Commission has given information that a total of 31.38 percent voting was recorded till 11 am. Looking at the district-wise statistics, the highest voter turnout was recorded in Kishanganj at 34.74 percent, while the lowest was recorded in Madhubani at 28.66 percent. The percentage in other districts is as follows: 31.88% in Araria, 31.07% in Arwal, 32.88% in Aurangabad, 32.91% in Banke, 29.08% in Bhagalpur, 34.07% in Gaya, 30.06% in Jehanabad, 33.69% in Jamui, 31.98% in Kaimur, 30.83% in Katihar, 29.02% in Nawada, 32.39% in West Champaran, 32.94% in Purnia, 31.16% in East Champaran, 29.80% in Rohtas, 31.58% in Sheohar and 29.81% in Sitamarhi. Poll observers say that this percentage is better than the first phase.
Prominent political leaders and artists vote
Many political leaders exercised their right to vote in this phase in the morning. Congress Bihar state president Rajesh Ram reached the Obra polling station in an e-rickshaw and cast his vote and said, "A grand alliance government is coming. People are voting for change." Chirag Paswan's party MP, former Deputy Chief Minister Tarkishore Prasad (Katihar), BJP MP Sanjay Agarwal, RJD candidate Kaushal Yadav and his wife Purnima Yadav voted with their families. In Bettiah, BJP's Renu Devi cast her vote and appealed to the voters, "Everyone participate." Independent MP Pappu Yadav cast his vote in Purnia and while talking about issues like justice system, water supply, alleged EVM malfunction at many polling stations. He said, "A government that will stand up for Seemanchal and Kosi will come." Notably, Jitendra Kumar, actor of the popular web series on Amazon Prime, 'Panchayat', also attended a polling station in Bihar today. Jitendra Kumar, who is known for his roles like 'Jethalal', appealed on social media after casting his vote, saying, "Every voter should exercise their right. This is a celebration of democracy." His participation has further fuelled enthusiasm among young voters, with social media trends like #PanchayatVotesBihar.
Key contests and candidates
Some of the 122 seats are in the middle of a major contest. In Gaya, BJP's Prem Kumar is pitted against Jansuraj and Congress candidates. In Aurangabad, Congress' Anand Shankar Singh is pitted against BJP's Trivikram Narayan Singh, in Bettiah, BJP's Renu Devi is pitted against Congress's Wasi Ahmed, in Kutumbala, Congress' Rajesh Kumar is pitted against Ham's Lalan Ram, in Jamui, BJP's Shreyasi Singh is pitted against RJD's Shamshad Alam, in Dhamdaha, JDU's Leshi Singh is pitted against RJD's Santosh Kushwaha, in Nabinagar, JDU's Chetan Anand (son of Bahubali Anand Mohan Singh) is pitted against others, in Imamganj, Ham's Deepa Kumari (daughter-in-law of Jitan Ram Manjhi) is pitted against others. Apart from this, 9 ministers (such as Bijendra Prasad Yadav of Supaul, Sumit Kumar Singh of Chakai) and candidates of the grand alliance (such as Rajesh Ram, Shivani Shukla, Shakeel Ahmed Khan) are also being decided.
Claims and appeals of political leaders
On behalf of the NDA, Rashtriya Lok Morcha chief Upendra Kushwaha said from Sasaram, "Only the NDH will win.
Patna, November 11, 2025 (Representative): The voting process for the second and final phase of Bihar Assembly elections began at 7 am today. A total of 1,302 candidates are in the fray for 122 seats in this phase, including 1,165 men, 136 women and one transgender candidate. About 3.7 crore voters are eligible to vote in this phase, which includes 1.95 crore men and 1.74 crore women voters. Voting is being held today for 122 seats in 20 districts including Gayaji, Kaimur, Rohtas, Aurangabad, Arwal, Jehanabad, Nawada, Bhagalpur, Banka, Jamui, Sitamarhi, Sheohar, Madhubani, Supaul, Purnia, Araria, Katihar, Kishanganj, East Champaran and West Champaran. Till 11 am, 31.38 percent voting was recorded across the state, and an enthusiastic atmosphere is being seen among the voters. In this, actor Jitendra Kumar of the popular web series 'Panchayat' also exercised his right to vote, which further increased the enthusiasm among the common voters.
Although the voting process in this phase is going on peacefully, technical glitches in EVM machines and discussions of allegations and counter-accusations between political parties are being held in some places. Both the BJP-JDU alliance (NDA) and the grand alliance (RJD-Congress) are claiming victory, and the voters are focused on issues like development, employment, education and health. In the first phase, the voting rate of women was higher at 69.04 percent, while that of men was 61.56 percent. Political leaders have said that there is special interest among women in the second phase as well.
Time-wise review of voting
The voting process, which began at 7 am, did not initially see a rush of voters, but by 9 am, 14.55 percent voting was recorded across the state. In this, a low figure of 15.97 percent was recorded in Gaya district and 13.25 percent in Madhubani. A selfie point has been set up at polling station number 316 in Sadar block of Nawada district, and slogans of "Good government, good jobs" have been displayed there. District Collector Richi Pandey of Sitamarhi district personally stood in the queue of voters and observed the process. The Election Commission has given information that a total of 31.38 percent voting was recorded till 11 am. Looking at the district-wise statistics, the highest voter turnout was recorded in Kishanganj at 34.74 percent, while the lowest was recorded in Madhubani at 28.66 percent. The percentage in other districts is as follows: 31.88% in Araria, 31.07% in Arwal, 32.88% in Aurangabad, 32.91% in Banke, 29.08% in Bhagalpur, 34.07% in Gaya, 30.06% in Jehanabad, 33.69% in Jamui, 31.98% in Kaimur, 30.83% in Katihar, 29.02% in Nawada, 32.39% in West Champaran, 32.94% in Purnia, 31.16% in East Champaran, 29.80% in Rohtas, 31.58% in Sheohar and 29.81% in Sitamarhi. Poll observers say that this percentage is better than the first phase.
Prominent political leaders and artists vote
Many political leaders exercised their right to vote in this phase in the morning. Congress Bihar state president Rajesh Ram reached the Obra polling station in an e-rickshaw and cast his vote and said, "A grand alliance government is coming. People are voting for change." Chirag Paswan's party MP, former Deputy Chief Minister Tarkishore Prasad (Katihar), BJP MP Sanjay Agarwal, RJD candidate Kaushal Yadav and his wife Purnima Yadav voted with their families. In Bettiah, BJP's Renu Devi cast her vote and appealed to the voters, "Everyone participate." Independent MP Pappu Yadav cast his vote in Purnia and while talking about issues like justice system, water supply, alleged EVM malfunction at many polling stations. He said, "A government that will stand up for Seemanchal and Kosi will come." Notably, Jitendra Kumar, actor of the popular web series on Amazon Prime, 'Panchayat', also attended a polling station in Bihar today. Jitendra Kumar, who is known for his roles like 'Jethalal', appealed on social media after casting his vote, saying, "Every voter should exercise their right. This is a celebration of democracy." His participation has further fuelled enthusiasm among young voters, with social media trends like #PanchayatVotesBihar.
Key contests and candidates
Some of the 122 seats are in the middle of a major contest. In Gaya, BJP's Prem Kumar is pitted against Jansuraj and Congress candidates. In Aurangabad, Congress' Anand Shankar Singh is pitted against BJP's Trivikram Narayan Singh, in Bettiah, BJP's Renu Devi is pitted against Congress's Wasi Ahmed, in Kutumbala, Congress' Rajesh Kumar is pitted against Ham's Lalan Ram, in Jamui, BJP's Shreyasi Singh is pitted against RJD's Shamshad Alam, in Dhamdaha, JDU's Leshi Singh is pitted against RJD's Santosh Kushwaha, in Nabinagar, JDU's Chetan Anand (son of Bahubali Anand Mohan Singh) is pitted against others, in Imamganj, Ham's Deepa Kumari (daughter-in-law of Jitan Ram Manjhi) is pitted against others. Apart from this, 9 ministers (such as Bijendra Prasad Yadav of Supaul, Sumit Kumar Singh of Chakai) and candidates of the grand alliance (such as Rajesh Ram, Shivani Shukla, Shakeel Ahmed Khan) are also being decided.
Claims and appeals of political leaders
On behalf of the NDA, Rashtriya Lok Morcha chief Upendra Kushwaha said from Sasaram, "Only the NDH will win.
Although the voting process in this phase is going on peacefully, technical glitches in EVM machines and discussions of allegations and counter-accusations between political parties are being held in some places. Both the BJP-JDU alliance (NDA) and the grand alliance (RJD-Congress) are claiming victory, and the voters are focused on issues like development, employment, education and health. In the first phase, the voting rate of women was higher at 69.04 percent, while that of men was 61.56 percent. Political leaders have said that there is special interest among women in the second phase as well.
Time-wise review of voting
The voting process, which began at 7 am, did not initially see a rush of voters, but by 9 am, 14.55 percent voting was recorded across the state. In this, a low figure of 15.97 percent was recorded in Gaya district and 13.25 percent in Madhubani. A selfie point has been set up at polling station number 316 in Sadar block of Nawada district, and slogans of "Good government, good jobs" have been displayed there. District Collector Richi Pandey of Sitamarhi district personally stood in the queue of voters and observed the process. The Election Commission has given information that a total of 31.38 percent voting was recorded till 11 am. Looking at the district-wise statistics, the highest voter turnout was recorded in Kishanganj at 34.74 percent, while the lowest was recorded in Madhubani at 28.66 percent. The percentage in other districts is as follows: 31.88% in Araria, 31.07% in Arwal, 32.88% in Aurangabad, 32.91% in Banke, 29.08% in Bhagalpur, 34.07% in Gaya, 30.06% in Jehanabad, 33.69% in Jamui, 31.98% in Kaimur, 30.83% in Katihar, 29.02% in Nawada, 32.39% in West Champaran, 32.94% in Purnia, 31.16% in East Champaran, 29.80% in Rohtas, 31.58% in Sheohar and 29.81% in Sitamarhi. Poll observers say that this percentage is better than the first phase.
Prominent political leaders and artists vote
Many political leaders exercised their right to vote in this phase in the morning. Congress Bihar state president Rajesh Ram reached the Obra polling station in an e-rickshaw and cast his vote and said, "A grand alliance government is coming. People are voting for change." Chirag Paswan's party MP, former Deputy Chief Minister Tarkishore Prasad (Katihar), BJP MP Sanjay Agarwal, RJD candidate Kaushal Yadav and his wife Purnima Yadav voted with their families. In Bettiah, BJP's Renu Devi cast her vote and appealed to the voters, "Everyone participate." Independent MP Pappu Yadav cast his vote in Purnia and while talking about issues like justice system, water supply, alleged EVM malfunction at many polling stations. He said, "A government that will stand up for Seemanchal and Kosi will come." Notably, Jitendra Kumar, actor of the popular web series on Amazon Prime, 'Panchayat', also attended a polling station in Bihar today. Jitendra Kumar, who is known for his roles like 'Jethalal', appealed on social media after casting his vote, saying, "Every voter should exercise their right. This is a celebration of democracy." His participation has further fuelled enthusiasm among young voters, with social media trends like #PanchayatVotesBihar.
Key contests and candidates
Some of the 122 seats are in the middle of a major contest. In Gaya, BJP's Prem Kumar is pitted against Jansuraj and Congress candidates. In Aurangabad, Congress' Anand Shankar Singh is pitted against BJP's Trivikram Narayan Singh, in Bettiah, BJP's Renu Devi is pitted against Congress's Wasi Ahmed, in Kutumbala, Congress' Rajesh Kumar is pitted against Ham's Lalan Ram, in Jamui, BJP's Shreyasi Singh is pitted against RJD's Shamshad Alam, in Dhamdaha, JDU's Leshi Singh is pitted against RJD's Santosh Kushwaha, in Nabinagar, JDU's Chetan Anand (son of Bahubali Anand Mohan Singh) is pitted against others, in Imamganj, Ham's Deepa Kumari (daughter-in-law of Jitan Ram Manjhi) is pitted against others. Apart from this, 9 ministers (such as Bijendra Prasad Yadav of Supaul, Sumit Kumar Singh of Chakai) and candidates of the grand alliance (such as Rajesh Ram, Shivani Shukla, Shakeel Ahmed Khan) are also being decided.
Claims and appeals of political leaders
On behalf of the NDA, Rashtriya Lok Morcha chief Upendra Kushwaha said from Sasaram, "Only the NDH will win.
