The first phase of the Bihar Elections 2025 ends today with campaigning wrapping up at 6 pm across 121 constituencies in 18 districts. Candidates are making last-minute efforts, moving door to door to win voters’ support. Voting will be held on November 6 in all these constituencies.
To maintain order during the Bihar Elections 2025, the Election Commission has sealed the Nepal border and increased surveillance at all entry and exit points. A total of 1,314 candidates, including 122 women, are contesting this phase for 102 general and 19 reserved seats.
Over 37.5 million voters will cast their votes at 45,341 booths, with 8,608 in urban and 36,733 in rural areas. The Election Commission has completed EVM and VVPAT testing and distributed machines to all polling stations.
Strict security has been arranged, with armed forces deployed at every booth. A three-tier security ring is in place around polling areas, supported by mobile units and checkpoints. So far, 1,005 people have been arrested to ensure a fair and peaceful election.
