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Bihar Assembly Election

Bihar Election Live: Polling begins; 122 seats head to polls

This phase is crucial for Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's cabinet, as 12 ministers from his government are in the race.

News Arena Network - Patna - UPDATED: November 11, 2025, 09:51 AM - 2 min read

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Preparations are underway for the second and final phase of the Bihar Assembly elections, with 3.7 crore voters set to determine the fate of 1,302 candidates—including 136 women and one third-gender contestant—across 122 constituencies today. Polling commenced at 7:00 am and will continue until 5:00 pm in 20 districts.


This phase is critical for Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s cabinet, as 12 of his ministers are contesting. Key JD(U) candidates include Vijendra Yadav (Supaul), Lesi Singh (Dhamdaha), Jayant Kushwaha (Amarpur), Sumit Singh (Chakai), Mohammad Jama Khan (Chainpur), and Sheela Mandal (Phoolparas).


BJP ministers in the fray are Prem Kumar (Gaya), Renu Devi (Bettiah), Vijay Kumar Mandal (Sikati), Nitish Mishra (Jhanjharpur), Neeraj Bablu (Chhatapur), and Krishnanandan Paswan (Harsiddhi).

 

 

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November 11, 09:49

Clash Between Jan Suraaj Supporters, BJP Workers In Bihar's Warisaliganj

 

 

 

November 11, 09:43

Bihar Assembly Polls: PM Modi Urges People To Set New Voting Record In Second Phase

 

 

November 11, 09:22

Narkatiaganj, West Champaran: Union Minister Satish Chandra Dubey casts his vote for #BiharElection2025

 

 

 

November 11, 09:18

"Terrorists want to take revenge following Op Sindoor": Jitan Ram Manjhi on Delhi blast

 

 

November 11, 09:01

Ex-Deputy CM Tarkishore Prasad confident of securing 5th term from Katihar

Bihar's former Deputy Chief Minister, Tarkishore Prasad, who is seeking a record fifth term from the Katihar seat, has exuded confidence of winning again.

 

"Voters of Katihar have given me the opportunity to serve the people from November 2005 till date. The double-engine government is doing development for the state and the country. We have been doing development work on the soil of Katihar, and it has transformed. So, this has an impact on the voters. With the blessings of people, I will win once again and serve the people of Katihar," he told reporters.

 

 

 

November 11, 08:56

Bihar Election Phase 2: BJP national spokesperson Syed Shahnawaz Hussain votes in Supaul

 

 

November 11, 08:53

Bihar Election 2025: Independent MP Pappu Yadav votes in Purnea

 

 

November 11, 08:37

Bihar Election: Pehle vote, phir jalpaan, says Nitish Kumar

In an appeal to voters, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has urged everyone to exercise their franchise first and then break for food.

 

"In a democracy, voting is not only our right, but also our duty. Today, voting is taking place for the second phase of the Bihar Legislative Assembly elections. All voters are urged to exercise their franchise without fail. Vote and inspire others to do the same," he tweeted.

 

 

 

November 11, 08:11

Watch: People Queue Up At Polling Station In Bihar's Motihari

 

 

November 11, 08:10

Election Commission Of India Urges People To Vote In Second Phase Of Bihar Assembly Polls

 

 

November 11, 08:08

Bihar election 2025 Live: Prashant Kishore's appeal to voter

As voting for the second and final phase of the Bihar elections commences, Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor has appealed to people to go out and cast their vote. “I appeal to the people of Bihar to break the record turnout of the last phase today. Vote for change in Bihar. Vote for your children's education and employment. Vote in even greater numbers than you did in the first phase so that a new system is created in Bihar on 14th November,” he said. “A system that provides education and employment for your children. If you make a mistake today, if you miss it today, you will have to spend the next five years with the same system that plagues you, the corruption that troubles you,” he added further.

 

 

 

 

November 11, 08:05

Bihar election 2025 Live: PM Modi calls on votes to head to the polls in Bihar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged all voters to participate in the second and final phase of voting in the Bihar elections.

 

Taking to X, the PM wrote - “Today is the second and final phase of voting in the Bihar Assembly elections. My request to all voters is that they participate actively in it and create a new record for voting. I have a special appeal to the young companions of the state who are going to vote for the first time that they should not only cast their vote themselves but also inspire others to do so.”

 

 

 

 

November 11, 08:02

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.

 

 

November 11, 07:41

Bihar Assembly Elections 2025: Security Tightens In Bhagalpur For Second Phase

 

 

November 11, 07:39

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.

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