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The battle for the Bihar Assembly elections has intensified. The first phase of voting ended on Thursday. All eyes are now on the second phase. Voting for the second phase is taking place today. Long queues have been seen at various polling stations since morning. Stay tuned for all the latest news related to the elections.
Nitish Kumar Appeals to Vote
CM Nitish Kumar said in a post on Instagram, “In a democracy, voting is not only our right but also our responsibility. Voting for the second phase of the Bihar Assembly elections is taking place today. All voters are urged to exercise their right to vote. Vote and inspire others to do the same. First vote, then refreshments!”
Double Engine Government is Bringing Development: Tarkishore Prasad
Former Deputy Chief Minister and BJP candidate from Katihar, Tarkishore Prasad, said, “Our Katihar Assembly constituency is included in this second phase of Bihar Assembly elections. Since 2005, the voters of Katihar have consistently given me the opportunity to serve the Katihar Assembly constituency. Our double engine government is bringing development to the state and the country, and the way the central government’s schemes have been implemented in Katihar has definitely resonated with the voters of Katihar.”
People should break the previous phase’s record: Prashant Kishore
Prashant Kishore, founder of Jan Suraj, said, “I appeal to the people of Bihar to break the record turnout of the previous phase today. Vote for change in Bihar. Vote for the education and employment of your children. Vote in even greater numbers than you did in the first phase.”
The people of Bihar want change: Pappu Yadav
On the Bihar Assembly elections, Pappu Yadav, independent MP from Purnia, said, “6.9 million votes were cut in SIR, so how can voter turnout increase? Turnout has decreased. Bihar is on the verge of a major transformation. The people of Bihar want change. The new generation is dreaming a new dream.”
PM Modi appeals to vote
PM Modi wrote in a post on Instagram, “Today is the second and final phase of voting in the Bihar Assembly elections. I request all voters to participate enthusiastically and set a new voting record. I especially urge my young friends from the state who are going to vote for the first time to not only vote themselves but also inspire others to do so.”
People voting in favor of the NDA: Upendra Kushwaha
Rashtriya Lok Morcha chief Upendra Kushwaha said, “You can see the huge crowds at the polling stations. It is clear that the people are voting enthusiastically in favor of the NDA. The situation is bright for the NDA in every way.”
Voting has also begun for by-elections in 8 seats.
In addition to the Bihar Assembly elections, voting has also begun for by-elections in 8 assembly seats across 6 states and 1 union territory. Voting is taking place today in Budgam and Nagrota in Jammu and Kashmir, Anta in Rajasthan, Ghatshila in Jharkhand, Jubilee Hills in Telangana, Tarn Taran in Punjab, Dampa in Mizoram, and Nuapada in Odisha.
Voting for the second phase has begun.
Voting has begun for the second phase in 122 assembly seats in Bihar. Long queues of people are being seen at polling stations.
Over 400,000 security personnel deployed.
Extensive security arrangements have been made across the state in view of the elections. Over 400,000 security personnel have been deployed for election duty. Most of the districts fall in the Seemanchal region, where the Muslim population is highly concentrated. Consequently, this phase is considered extremely important for both the ruling party and the opposition.
HAM workers assaulted
Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi said, “The incident in the Attari assembly constituency is a premeditated one. Two HAM workers were returning after submitting documents at a polling station. They were brutally beaten (by RJD workers). They were hit with rods. I have told police officials that this was done to intimidate our voters. We will have to be careful tomorrow and arrangements should be made.”
Voting in 122 seats across 20 districts
Mock polling is underway at polling stations across Bihar. Voting for the second and final phase of the Bihar elections 2025 will take place today in 122 constituencies across 20 districts of the state.
