Bihar Assembly Elections 2025: As the second phase of voting approaches, parties have intensified election campaigning.
Bihar Election 2025 Live: As Bihar gears up for the second and final phase of the 2025 assembly elections on November 11, political campaigning has intensified across the state. Voting will be held on 122 seats out of 243 constituencies, in which there is likely to be a close contest between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-Janata Dal (United) led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD)-Congress led grand alliance.
According to the Election Commission, 1,302 candidates are in the fray for this phase.
According to Election Commission data, the first phase of voting held on November 6 witnessed 64.6% voting. Till 5 pm, Begusarai recorded the highest turnout of 67.32%, while Sheikhpura recorded the lowest turnout of 52.36%.
While the BJP cited the polling as evidence of a “pro-incumbency wave”, the Congress said it had “ground reports” that suggested “12 out of 15 ministers” contesting in the first phase were likely to lose.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the participation as a reflection of public confidence, saying the high turnout was “a sign of people’s confidence in the track record of Narendra and Nitish.”
Modi, Shah lead NDA campaign
On Friday, Modi, Union Minister Amit Shah and other star campaigners carried out an intensive campaign in the state. Shah addressed three rallies and held a road show as part of the NDA’s final reach out before the election campaign ends on November 9. Top BJP leaders are counting on a strong voter response to strengthen their position ahead of the November 11 elections.
No possibility of encounter in Patna
In an unexpected development, Janashakti Janata Dal founder Tej Pratap Yadav and BJP MP Ravi Kishan were seen together at Patna airport on Friday. Their brief exchange attracted media attention, with journalists speculating whether the meeting between the former RJD leader, once a sharp critic of the BJP-RSS, and the BJP MP indicated some emerging political realignment.
Rahul Gandhi made allegations of ‘vote theft’
Meanwhile, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused BJP leaders of voting in both Delhi and Bihar during the first phase of voting. Addressing rallies in Banka and Bhagalpur, Gandhi alleged electoral malpractices and said the Congress had produced evidence of “vote theft” in the Haryana elections. “The Election Commission cannot deny the allegations,” he said.
With the election campaign ending on Sunday evening, all eyes are now on the second phase of voting that will determine the final outcome of Bihar’s high-profile assembly contest.
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According to the Election Commission, 1,302 candidates are in the fray for this phase.
According to Election Commission data, the first phase of voting held on November 6 witnessed 64.6% voting. Till 5 pm, Begusarai recorded the highest turnout of 67.32%, while Sheikhpura recorded the lowest turnout of 52.36%.
While the BJP cited the polling as evidence of a “pro-incumbency wave”, the Congress said it had “ground reports” that suggested “12 out of 15 ministers” contesting in the first phase were likely to lose.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the participation as a reflection of public confidence, saying the high turnout was “a sign of people’s confidence in the track record of Narendra and Nitish.”
Modi, Shah lead NDA campaign
On Friday, Modi, Union Minister Amit Shah and other star campaigners carried out an intensive campaign in the state. Shah addressed three rallies and held a road show as part of the NDA’s final reach out before the election campaign ends on November 9. Top BJP leaders are counting on a strong voter response to strengthen their position ahead of the November 11 elections.
No possibility of encounter in Patna
In an unexpected development, Janashakti Janata Dal founder Tej Pratap Yadav and BJP MP Ravi Kishan were seen together at Patna airport on Friday. Their brief exchange attracted media attention, with journalists speculating whether the meeting between the former RJD leader, once a sharp critic of the BJP-RSS, and the BJP MP indicated some emerging political realignment.
Rahul Gandhi made allegations of ‘vote theft’
Meanwhile, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused BJP leaders of voting in both Delhi and Bihar during the first phase of voting. Addressing rallies in Banka and Bhagalpur, Gandhi alleged electoral malpractices and said the Congress had produced evidence of “vote theft” in the Haryana elections. “The Election Commission cannot deny the allegations,” he said.
With the election campaign ending on Sunday evening, all eyes are now on the second phase of voting that will determine the final outcome of Bihar’s high-profile assembly contest.
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November 08, 2025 7:35:10 am First
Bihar Elections 2025 Live: Before the second phase of voting, former Deputy CM Renu Devi says, ‘Never felt like an MLA or a minister…’
Bihar Elections 2025 Live: As Bihar prepares for the second phase of assembly elections on November 11, former Deputy Chief Minister Renu Devi said her focus is on staying connected with the people of Bettiah.
Emphasizing her grassroots involvement, she said she spends time “meeting them, living with them, walking on the same streets, visiting their schools and sharing in their joys and sorrows”.
Highlighting her deep bond with her voters, Renu Devi said, “They are like my sisters and daughters, and who doesn’t care for their sisters and daughters? Everyone respects them. That’s why there has never been any complaint against me… I have never felt like I am just an MLA, a minister or a deputy CM. For me, it has always been about serving everyone, and they have always been there for me,” news agency PTI said. quoted him as saying.
November 08, 2025 7:30:34 am First
Bihar Elections 2025 Live: Ramdas Athawale lauds Nitish Kumar’s leadership, praises PM Modi’s support for Bihar
Bihar Elections 2025 Live: Union Minister Ramdas Athawale on Friday lauded the leadership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his continued development support to Bihar.
“This Bihar Assembly election is very important and positive for us. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a big package for Bihar, and in the last 11 years the state has received immense support from the Government of India. Nitish Kumar is an excellent leader with socialist ideology and under his leadership, Bihar is moving forward on the path of development,” Athawale said in Patna, news agency PTI reported.
November 08, 2025 7:25:35 am First
Bihar Election 2025 Live: PM Modi will hold rallies in Sitamarhi and Bettiah
Bihar Elections 2025 Live: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address public meetings in Sitamarhi and Bettiah on Friday as part of the BJP-led NDA’s final campaign before the final phase of Bihar assembly elections.
In a post on Twitter, Modi said, “My family members, who have taken the pledge of ‘Developed Bihar’, are going to ensure a massive majority for the NDA in the second and final phase of Bihar assembly elections also.”
He said, “Amidst this immense support, tomorrow at around 11 am in the morning, I will seek the blessings of the public in public meetings in Sitamarhi and at around 1 pm in Bettiah.”
November 08, 2025 7:15:57 am First
Bihar Elections 2025 Live: Amit Shah warns Bhagalpur voters against ‘return of riots’
Bihar Elections 2025 Live: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday targeted RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav and his son Tejashwi Yadav. Shah said, “I just saw a surprising scene where Lalu ji is sitting with his son and he is giving ticket to Shahabuddin’s son.”
According to news agency ANI report, “Lalu’s son is seen raising slogans of ‘Shahabuddin Amar Rahe’. People of Bhagalpur, have you forgotten the riots? Do you want that time to come again? Shahabuddin’s son Osama is contesting in this election. If Osama wins, there will be riots again in Bhagalpur. If BJP wins, you will see development in Bhagalpur.”
Osama Shahab, 31, son of late RJD leader Mohammad Shahabuddin, is contesting his first election from Raghunathpur on RJD ticket.
November 08, 2025 7:13:40 am First
Bihar Elections 2025 Live: ‘Jamui voters are supporting NDA’, says BJP candidate Shreyasi Singh
Bihar Elections 2025 Live: BJP candidate from Jamui assembly constituency Shreyasi Singh on Saturday expressed confidence in the NDA’s prospects, citing strong turnout and public response. He said, “Vote percentage has been seen, definitely all the voters are coming in favor of NDA… The atmosphere in Jamui district is in favor of NDA. The response that the Union Home Minister’s rally got was not in any other rally. The entire venue was filled with new energy.”
