Bihar Elections 2025: Here Is The Complete List of Constituencies Voting In 2nd Phase

The second phase of the Bihar Assembly elections is set for November 11. Intense campaigning has occurred with key figures like Modi and Gandhi rallying support in critical constituencies. Voter turnout from the first phase reached 65%.

The second phase of the Bihar Assembly elections is set to take place on November 11, with voting scheduled for 122 seats. This follows the first round, which occurred on November 6, covering 121 Assembly segments. Key constituencies in this phase include Chakai, Jamui, Dhamdaha, and Chhatapur, where prominent figures like JD(U) minister Sumit Kumar Singh and BJP MLA Shreyasi Singh are contesting.

Campaigning for this crucial phase concluded on Sunday evening after a month of intense political activity. The first phase saw an impressive voter turnout of 65 percent. The vote counting is planned for November 14. Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh were among those who added final touches to the campaign efforts.

Intense Campaigns by Political Leaders

Rahul Gandhi, former Congress president, was active in the Seemanchal region, addressing rallies in Kishanganj and Purnea districts. This area has a significant Muslim population, whose support is crucial for the Opposition INDIA bloc. Gandhi's campaign included 15 election meetings and a Voter Adhikar Yatra held months earlier.

Amit Shah conducted an intensive campaign in Bihar, focusing on areas like Sasaram and Arwal where BJP's presence is weaker. Meanwhile, Rajnath Singh campaigned in Aurangabad and Kaimur districts near his home state of Uttar Pradesh. Their efforts aimed to strengthen BJP's foothold in these regions.

Prime Minister Modi's Active Participation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi played a significant role in the election campaign with 14 rallies and a roadshow. His involvement underscored the importance of these elections for the BJP. Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also campaigned vigorously with ten rallies and a roadshow despite weather-related disruptions.

The BJP's campaign featured several high-profile leaders including party president JP Nadda and Union Ministers Nitin Gadkari and Shivraj Singh Chouhan. Regional leaders like Yogi Adityanath from UP, Himanta Biswa Sarma from Assam, and Mohan Yadav from MP also participated alongside actor-politicians Ravi Kishan and Manoj Tiwari.

NDA's Diverse Campaign Efforts

NDA leaders from other states joined the campaign trail as well. Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde of Shiv Sena and Andhra Pradesh minister Nara Lokesh of TDP lent their support to the elections in Bihar. Their presence highlighted the coalition's collective effort to secure victory.

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar led a quiet yet determined campaign aiming for a fifth consecutive term. Despite not sharing much stage time with PM Modi after their joint rally in Samastipur, Kumar continued his outreach through rallies and roadshows when weather permitted.

Tejashwi Yadav's Vigorous Campaign

Tejashwi Yadav emerged as a formidable contender with strong backing from the INDIA bloc that declared him as their CM candidate. His spirited campaigning reflected confidence as he sought to challenge Nitish Kumar’s leadership.

The Jan Suraaj Party introduced an interesting dynamic with its founder Prashant Kishor opting for traditional door-to-door campaigning instead of high-profile events. Known for orchestrating successful campaigns nationwide, Kishor focused his efforts on grassroots engagement in his home state.

The Bihar Assembly elections have seen diverse strategies from various parties aiming to capture voter attention across different regions. As polling day approaches, all eyes remain on how these efforts will translate into electoral success.

With inputs from PTI