#WATCH | #BiharElection2025 | Patna: Janshakti Janata Dal chief and candidate from Mahua seat, Tej Pratap Yadav says, "...Women are voting in large numbers. There will be a change (in Govt)...People will tell us on 14th Nov who did what development..."
"I see myself number 1 in… pic.twitter.com/61rQoIu3mx

— ANI (@ANI) November 11, 2025

Bihar recorded a turnout of 47.62% in the second phase of Assembly polls as of 1:00 pm, according to the Election Commission of India. The highest voter turnout was recorded in Kishanganj district with a voter turnout of 51.86%, followed by 50.95% in Gaya, 50.91% in Jamui and 50.07% in Banka. Madhubani continues to record sluggish turnout at 43.39% as of 1:00 pm.

A turnout of 46.87 per cent was recorded in Araria, 47.11% in Arwal, 49.45% in Aurangabad, 45.09% in Bhagalpur, 46.07% in Jahanabad, 49.89% in Kaimur (Bhabua), 48.50% in Katihar, 43.45% in Nawada, 48.91% in Paschim Champaran, 49.63% in Purnia.

Purvi Champaran recorded a voter turnout of 48.01%, 45.19% in Rohtas, 48.23% in Sheohar, 45.28% in Sitamarhi and 48.22% in Supaul.

मतदान प्रतिशत 01:00 AM
दूसरा चरण, विधान सभा आम निर्वाचन 2025, बिहार@ECISVEEP pic.twitter.com/Z0C1X0XEdw

— Chief Electoral Officer, Bihar (@CEOBihar) November 11, 2025

From JD(U)'s acting president Sanjay Jha and Union minister Jitan Ram Manjhi to Purnea MP Pappu Yadav and state Congress chief Rajesh Ram -- leaders from both sides of the political divide cast their votes during the second phase of the Bihar elections on Tuesday.

State Industries Minister Nitish Mishra, BJP's Jamui candidate Shreyashi Singh and Independent nominee Jyoti Singh, who is the wife of Bhojpuri singer Pawan Singh, also cast their votes.

BJP leader Shahnwaz Hussain and Congress MLA Ajeet Sharma, too, voted in their respective booths.

RJD leader and INDIA bloc's chief ministerial candidate Tejashwi Yadav on Tuesday said that through the "record voting" in the first phase of Bihar elections, people have given a direct message that they want "result" and not "jumla (hollow rhetoric)."

बिहार को अब 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭 चाहिए, 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭 चाहिए और 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐞 चाहिए।
सबसे पहले हृदय से आपको धन्यवाद देता हूँ कि आपने प्रथम चरण में रिकॉर्ड तोड़ मतदान किया और पूरे देश को ये संदेश दिया कि अब भाषण और जुमले नहीं चलेंगे, अब परिवर्तन का शंखनाद हो चुका है और बिहार सिर्फ़ परिणाम…

— Tejashwi Yadav (@yadavtejashwi) November 11, 2025

A fight broke out between Congress and BJP supporters at a polling booth in Bihar's Araria today during voting for the second phase of Bihar Assembly Elections.

Congress supporters alleged that BJP supporters called for beating up Congress voters.

#WATCH | Bihar: A scuffle broke out between Congress and BJP supporters at a polling booth in Araria today, during voting for the second and final phase of #BiharElection2025. Visuals from the spot.
Congress supporters alleged that BJP supporters called for beating up Congress… pic.twitter.com/kn2zAUT93n

— ANI (@ANI) November 11, 2025

कटिहार: जिले में हो रहे दूसरे चरण के मतदान को लेकर महिला मतदाताओं में दिख रहा उत्साह। आओ चलो हम सब मिलकर वोट करने चलते हैं।
वोट करेगा बिहार, अपनी सरकार चुनेगा बिहार #BiharElections2025#Biharvidhansabha2025#ElectionDay @ECISVEEP pic.twitter.com/uNhtZamKsx

— Chief Electoral Officer, Bihar (@CEOBihar) November 11, 2025

किशनगंज : बिहार विधान सभा आम निर्वाचन 2025 के दूसरे चरण में मतदाताओं के लिए स्वास्थ्य सेवा की उत्तम व्यवस्था। कोई भी वोट छूटे नहीं, आएं हम सब मिलकर वोट करें।
वोट करेगा बिहार, अपनी सरकार चुनेगा बिहार#BiharElections2025#Biharvidhansabha2025#ElectionDay @ECISVEEP pic.twitter.com/P5Jo6E9A5q

— Chief Electoral Officer, Bihar (@CEOBihar) November 11, 2025

Following the recent blast in New Delhi and the ongoing assembly elections in Bihar, Bihar's nearly 700-kilometre international border with Nepal has been sealed for 72 hours to ensure peaceful elections, Bihar's Director General of Police Vinay Kumar said on Tuesday.

"The Police is alert following the incident that occurred in Delhi yesterday, to ensure no such incident happens in Bihar. The international border along Bihar has been sealed for the past 72 hours in view of the elections," DGP Kumar told ANI.

A total of seven districts share a border with Nepal, including West Champaran, East Champaran, Madhubani, Supaul, Araria, Kishanganj, and Sitamarhi. All seven districts are currently undergoing polling in the second phase of assembly elections.

The highest voter turnout of 34.74% was recorded in Kishanganj district, while the lowest voter turnout with 28.66% was recorded in Madhubani district. Gaya recorded a brisk turnout of 34.07%, followed by 33.69% in Jamui, 32.88% in Aurangabad, 32.91% in Banka, 32.94% in Purnia and 32.39% in Paschim Champaran.

VIDEO | Patna: RJD MP Manoj Jha on the second phase of Bihar elections says, “It’s quite evident that PM Modi, the Home Minister, and the UP CM are trying hard to change the narrative...Tejashwi Yadav has been focusing on issues like employment and social security. The first… pic.twitter.com/BmT1rjc8xx

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) November 11, 2025

VIDEO | Bihar polls: Polling underway in Gaya amid tight security measures.
(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvrpG7)#BiharElections2025 #BiharElectionsWithPTI pic.twitter.com/JObreTqvwr

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) November 11, 2025

Assembly by-elections | Approximate voter turnout recorded till 11 am:

Nagrota (J&K) - 34.47%
Budgam (J&K) - 21.74%
Ghatsila (Jharkhand) - 34.32%
Dampa (Mizoram) - 34.38%
Nuapada (Odisha) - 32.51%
Tarn Taran (Punjab) - 23.35%
Anta (Rajasthan) - 28.74%
Jubilee Hills… pic.twitter.com/1gM0WJxFSP

— ANI (@ANI) November 11, 2025

मतदान प्रतिशत 11:00 AM
दूसरे चरण, विधान सभा आम निर्वाचन 2025, बिहार@ECISVEEP pic.twitter.com/Gj7VQdY7Ge

— Chief Electoral Officer, Bihar (@CEOBihar) November 11, 2025

As voting for the bye-elections on eight seats of six States and one Union Territory is underway, Dampa constituency in Mizoram recorded the highest turnout of 18.38% as of 9:00 am, as per the data of the Election Commission of India, followed by the Ghatsila constituency in Jharkhand, with a 17.33% turnout.

In Jammu and Kashmir, a turnout of 15.11% was recorded in Nagrota while Budgam recorded a sluggish turnout of 9.36%.

Odisha's Nuapada assembly constituency recorded a turnout of 14.99% while Anta in Rajasthan also recorded a healthy turnout of 14.09%.

Punjab's Tarn Taran recorded 10.32% voter turnout while Telangana's Jubilee Hills constituency recorded a voter turnout of 10.02%.

VIDEO | Bihar Elections 2025: JD(U) MP Sanjay Jha (@SanjayJhaBihar) casts vote in Madhubani.
(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvrpG7)#BiharElections2025 #BiharElectionsWithPTI pic.twitter.com/K9vHFWncmd

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) November 11, 2025

#WATCH | Anta (Rajasthan) Assembly by-election: Young voters show their inked finger after casting their vote at a polling booth in the constituency. pic.twitter.com/cyGHn5PNe1

— ANI (@ANI) November 11, 2025

Voter participation across the 20 polling districts showed varied intensity in the first two hours. Gaya district led the charge, recording the highest early turnout at 15.97%, with Kishanganj (15.81%) and Jamui (15.77%) close behind. The district of Madhubani registered the lowest turnout among all areas, standing at 13.25%. 

The second phase of the Bihar Assembly polls has gotten off to a robust start, recording a healthy voter turnout of 14.55% till 9:00 AM, according to data released by the Election Commission of India. This early participation figure is notable as it is relatively higher than the 13.13% turnout registered during the same period in the first phase of the elections. 

Ensuring peaceful elections, the Election Commission is committed to providing a smooth polling experience in a festive environment for voters. #Phase2 #BiharElection2025
📍Cavalry patrolling in Madhubani pic.twitter.com/kINzZav4yp

— Election Commission of India (@ECISVEEP) November 11, 2025

VIDEO | Bihar polls 2025: Clash breaks out between Jan Suraaj supporters and BJP workers in the Barbigha area of Warisaliganj constituency. Visuals show a vandalised car at the spot.#BiharElections2025 #BiharElectionsWithPTI
(Full video available on PTI Videos –… pic.twitter.com/Rec4Mjqo0V

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) November 11, 2025

बिहार विधानसभा चुनावों में आज दूसरे और अंतिम चरण की वोटिंग है। सभी मतदाताओं से मेरा निवेदन है कि वे इसमें बढ़-चढ़कर भागीदार बनें और मतदान का नया रिकॉर्ड बनाएं। पहली बार वोट देने जा रहे राज्य के अपने नौजवान साथियों से मेरा विशेष आग्रह है कि वे खुद तो मतदान करें ही, दूसरों को भी…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 11, 2025

बिहार में आज दूसरे और अंतिम चरण का मतदान है। मैं प्रदेश के सभी भाइयों, बहनों से अपील करती हूं कि लोकतंत्र के इस महापर्व में बढ़-चढ़कर हिस्सा लें। नौकरी, शिक्षा, स्वास्थ्य व उद्योग के लिए, लोकतंत्र और संविधान की रक्षा के लिए, बिहार के उज्ज्वल भविष्य के लिए वोट कीजिए और एक ऐसी…

— Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) November 11, 2025

Polling started peacefully on Tuesday in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam and Nagrota Assembly constituencies as voters turned out in large numbers to exercise their democratic right. The voters were seen wearing traditional tweed overgarments called 'Pherans' as they came out in the morning.

There are 17 candidates in the race in Budgam, including Aga Syed Mehmood of the National Conference (NC) and Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the main contenders.

#WATCH | Patna: On the voting in the second phase of the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025, RJD leader Mrityunjay Tiwari says, "The voting for the second phase is taking place today in Bihar. Just as the people of Bihar enthusiastically participated in the first phase of voting, the… pic.twitter.com/sPRTLvI7rM

— ANI (@ANI) November 11, 2025

Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi urged people to surpass the turnout recorded in the first phase and vote overwhelmingly for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and emphasised the benefits of a "double-engine government."

On the second phase of Bihar Election, Manjhi said, "I appeal to the people from the bottom of my heart that, just as they voted on 6/11, they should cast a higher percentage of votes this time in favour of NDA. Because the double-engine government is in power here. Narendra Modi has envisioned 'Purvodaya', which also encompasses Bihar."

#WATCH | Patna, Bihar: On the second phase of #BiharElection2025, Union Minister CM Jitan Ram Manjhi says, "I appeal to the people from the bottom of my heart that, just as they voted on 6/11, they should cast a higher percentage of votes this time in favour of NDA. Because the… pic.twitter.com/Sjqdp7JSrm

— ANI (@ANI) November 11, 2025

#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

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.
The seat fell vacant following the demise of sitting AAP MLA Kashmir Singh Sohal. pic.twitter.com/JD0BFOa5up

— ANI (@ANI) November 11, 2025

सबसे जरूरी काम, मतदान।#Phase2 #BiharElection2025 pic.twitter.com/2JFs6RNoGM

— Election Commission of India (@ECISVEEP) November 11, 2025

नवादा: जिले में हो रहे मतदान को लेकर लोगों में दिख रहा उत्साह। मतदान कर मतदाताओं ने ली सेल्फी।
दूसरे चरण की मतदान तिथि- 11 नवंबर 2025
वोट करेगा बिहार, अपनी सरकार चुनेगा बिहार#BiharElections2025#Biharvidhansabha2025#ElectionDay @ECISVEEP pic.twitter.com/hBAeYoIwA4

— Chief Electoral Officer, Bihar (@CEOBihar) November 11, 2025

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.

#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

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.
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

— ANI (@ANI) November 11, 2025

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

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।
वोट करेगा बिहार, अपनी सरकार चुनेगा बिहार#BiharElections2025#Biharvidhansabha2025#ElectionDay @ECISVEEP pic.twitter.com/YuBPo2DoEn

— Chief Electoral Officer, Bihar (@CEOBihar) November 11, 2025

कटिहार: दूसरे चरण के मतदान के लिए तैयार हैं पिंक मतदान केन्द्र। चलो हम सब मिलकर वोट करने चलते हैं।
दूसरे चरण की मतदान तिथि- 11 नवंबर 2025
वोट करेगा बिहार, अपनी सरकार चुनेगा बिहार#BiharElections2025#Biharvidhansabha2025#ElectionDay @ECISVEEP pic.twitter.com/4DZerk15Qa

— Chief Electoral Officer, Bihar (@CEOBihar) November 11, 2025

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.

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."

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.