The second phase of voting in the Bihar Assembly elections recorded a voter turnout of 14.5% till 9 a.m., showing a slight increase from the 13.13% turnout recorded during the same period in the first phase, according to data released by the Election Commission of India. Polling began at 7 a.m. across 122 constituencies in the state under tight security arrangements and will continue till 5 p.m.
Bihar Election Phase 2: 14.5% Voter Turnout Recorded
As per early trends, Banka has registered the highest voter turnout at 15.43%, followed closely by Araria (15.34%) and Aurangabad (15.14%). On the lower end of the spectrum, Gaya recorded the least turnout at 13.43% in the initial hours of polling.
The second and final phase of the high-stakes Bihar elections is witnessing brisk voting across several key constituencies, with election officials reporting smooth progress so far. Long queues were seen outside many polling stations as voters turned out early to avoid the afternoon heat.
Security has been significantly tightened, with personnel deployed at sensitive and vulnerable polling booths to ensure a peaceful voting process.
Top leaders are among those expected to cast their votes later in the day as Bihar decides the fate of 122 assembly seats in this concluding phase of the elections.
"Today marks the second and final phase of voting in the Bihar assembly elections. I urge all voters to participate enthusiastically and set a new voting record. I especially urge my young friends from the state, who are voting for the first time, to not only cast their votes themselves but also inspire others to do so," the PM said on X.