Final Phase Assembly Elections Live Updates: Preparations are in full swing for the second and final phase of the Bihar Assembly elections, where 3.7 crore voters will decide the fate of 1,302 candidates, including 136 women and one third-gender candidate, across 122 constituencies today. Voting began at 7:00 am and will continue till 5:00 pm across 20 districts.
This phase is crucial for Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's cabinet, as 12 ministers from his government are in the race. Among JD(U) candidates are Vijendra Yadav (Supaul), Lesi Singh (Dhamdaha), Jayant Kushwaha (Amarpur), Sumit Singh (Chakai), Mohammad Jama Khan (Chainpur), and Sheela Mandal (Phoolparas).
Ministers from the BJP in the race include Prem Kumar (Gaya), Renu Devi (Bettiah), Vijay Kumar Mandal (Sikati), Nitish Mishra (Jhanjharpur), Neeraj Bablu (Chhatapur), and Krishnanandan Paswan (Harsiddhi).
Here Are The Live Updates:
Watch: People Queue Up At Polling Station In Bihar's Motihari
#WATCH | #BiharElection2025 | People queue up outside a polling station in Motihari as they await their turn to vote in the second and final phase of State Assembly elections. pic.twitter.com/gIzBOPRXpf
— ANI (@ANI) November 11, 2025
Punjab By-Polls: Residents Cast Votes For Tarn Taran Assembly Seat
People cast their vote at a polling booth in Tarn Taran for the Assembly by-election in Tarn Taran constituency. The seat fell vacant following the demise of sitting AAP MLA Kashmir Singh Sohal.
#WATCH | Punjab: People cast their vote at a polling booth in Tarn Taran for the Assembly by-election in Tarn Taran constituency.
— ANI (@ANI) November 11, 2025
The seat fell vacant following the demise of sitting AAP MLA Kashmir Singh Sohal. pic.twitter.com/JD0BFOa5up
Election Commission Of India Urges People To Vote In Second Phase Of Bihar Assembly Polls
सबसे जरूरी काम, मतदान।#Phase2 #BiharElection2025 pic.twitter.com/2JFs6RNoGM
— Election Commission of India (@ECISVEEP) November 11, 2025
Selfie Moment: Enthusiastic Voters In Bihar's Nawada Flock To Polling Booths
नवादा: जिले में हो रहे मतदान को लेकर लोगों में दिख रहा उत्साह। मतदान कर मतदाताओं ने ली सेल्फी।
— Chief Electoral Officer, Bihar (@CEOBihar) November 11, 2025
दूसरे चरण की मतदान तिथि- 11 नवंबर 2025
वोट करेगा बिहार, अपनी सरकार चुनेगा बिहार#BiharElections2025#Biharvidhansabha2025#ElectionDay @ECISVEEP pic.twitter.com/hBAeYoIwA4
Migrant Voters Return To Bihar from Delhi, Punjab Just to Vote
A remarkable enthusiasm for voting is being observed in the Bihar Assembly Elections, with many migrant workers making long journeys back to their home districts solely to cast their votes.
Voters working in distant states like Delhi, Haryana, and Punjab boarded special trains to reach Katihar for the second and final phase of polling.
People Of Bihar Have An Alternative: Jan Suraaj Spokesperson Vivek Kumar
#WATCH | Patna, Bihar | #BiharElection2025 | Jan Suraaj spokesperson Vivek Kumar says, "...This time the people of Bihar have an alternative and in the first phase of elections, the people of Bihar voted in large numbers...This is a celebration of democracy and the voting… pic.twitter.com/mtVpntjMhC
— ANI (@ANI) November 11, 2025
8 Assembly By-Polls Begin Across India
Visuals from a polling booth in Odisha's Nuapada as people cast their vote. The seat fell vacant following the demise of sitting BJD MLA Rajendra Dholakia.
#WATCH | Voting for by-elections to 8 Assembly constituencies across 6 States and 1 UT has begun.
— ANI (@ANI) November 11, 2025
Visuals from a polling booth in Nuapada in Odisha as people cast their vote. The seat fell vacant following the demise of sitting BJD MLA Rajendra Dholakia. pic.twitter.com/TCpoQFGTNo
Bihar Assembly Elections 2025: Pawan Singh's Wife Confident Of Victory Despite Limited Campaign Outreach
Bhojpuri singer and actor Pawan Singh's wife, Jyoti Singh, who is contesting the Karakat Assembly constituency as an independent candidate, expressed confidence in public support, stating that the electorate has already "made up their mind" to ensure her victory.
#WATCH | Karakat | #BiharElection2025 | Bhojpuri singer-actor Pawan Singh's wife and independent candidate from the Karakat Assembly constituency, Jyoti Singh says, "I apologise to the public as I could not reach many places...I request the public's support in giving me the… pic.twitter.com/uecX70gGTd
— ANI (@ANI) November 11, 2025
Bihar Assembly Elections 2025: Security Tightens In Bhagalpur For Second Phase
भागलपुर: दूसरे चरण के मतदान में जिले के में हो रहे मतदान को लेकर तैनात सुरक्षा कर्मी। आओ चलो हम सब मिलकर वोट करने चलते हैं।
— Chief Electoral Officer, Bihar (@CEOBihar) November 11, 2025
वोट करेगा बिहार, अपनी सरकार चुनेगा बिहार#BiharElections2025#Biharvidhansabha2025#ElectionDay @ECISVEEP pic.twitter.com/YuBPo2DoEn
Bihar Assembly Elections 2025: Pink Polling Centers Ready For 2nd Phase In Katihar
कटिहार: दूसरे चरण के मतदान के लिए तैयार हैं पिंक मतदान केन्द्र। चलो हम सब मिलकर वोट करने चलते हैं।
— Chief Electoral Officer, Bihar (@CEOBihar) November 11, 2025
दूसरे चरण की मतदान तिथि- 11 नवंबर 2025
वोट करेगा बिहार, अपनी सरकार चुनेगा बिहार#BiharElections2025#Biharvidhansabha2025#ElectionDay @ECISVEEP pic.twitter.com/4DZerk15Qa
Bihar Assembly Elections 2025: Key Constituencies To Watch
The seats going to polls include 11 in East Champaran, 10 each in Madhubani and Gaya, nine in West Champaran, eight in Sitamarhi, and seven each in Bhagalpur, Rohtas, Purnia, and Katihar. Six assembly seats will go to the polls in Araria and Aurangabad each.
Security Heightened In Bihar Following Delhi Explosion
A high alert has been declared in Bihar following a fatal explosion near the Red Fort metro station in Delhi on Monday, which tragically resulted in nine deaths.
Talking to PTI, Director General of Police (DGP) Vinay Kumar said, "A high-security alert has been sounded across Bihar following the explosion near the Red Fort metro station. All wings of Bihar Police have been directed to maintain close watch and extraordinary vigil to thwart any attempt by anti-national elements by intensifying area domination patrolling and search operations."
8 Assembly By-Polls Today Alongside Bihar Elections
By-elections for eight assembly constituencies spread over six States and one Union Territory are set to be held today, including Budgam and Nagrota (J&K), Anta (Rajasthan), Ghatshila (Jharkhand), Jubilee Hills (Telangana), Tarn Taran (Punjab), Dampa (Mizoram), and Nuapada (Odisha). Counting of votes is set to take place on November 14, along with the Bihar Assembly Elections.
