The high-stakes Bihar Assembly Election 2025 concluded on Tuesday with a record-breaking voter turnout of 66.91%, the highest participation rate in the state since independence in 1951.
The second phase of polling saw the most enthusiastic response, with 68.76% voter turnout, while the first phase registered 65.09% participation. In a remarkable show of civic engagement, women voters outnumbered men at the ballot box — 71.6% of women cast their votes compared to 62.8% of men.
As the state awaits the verdict, exit polls have given the NDA a decisive edge. According to Axis My India survey, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is expected to get 130 seats in Bihar. As per the pollster, the Mahagathbandhan is likely to get 110 seats. CNX on the other hand predicted 150-170 seats for NDA and 70-90 for Mahagathbandhan.
Counting of votes for all 243 constituencies will begin at 8 am on November 14, with the Election Commission releasing results progressively throughout the day as counting concludes.