Voting for the final phase of the Bihar Assembly Election sees brisk 31.38% turnout. Read how the Delhi Red Fort blast prompted the sealing of the 700 km India-Nepal border for maximum security.
Bihar Election Phase 2 Voting
The democratic process in Bihar reached its critical culmination with the second and final phase of the Assembly elections, unfolding against a backdrop of intensified security measures. This phase, which will determine the political future of 122 crucial constituencies across 20 districts, has seen a robust and encouraging turnout, with the latest voter turnout updates showing 31.38% participation recorded until 11 AM. The high stakes are evident not just in the brisk polling but also in the unprecedented security deployment across the state.
A significant precautionary measure was the sealing of the 700-kilometre India-Nepal border for a period of 72 hours. This decision was directly influenced by the need to maintain peace and order, particularly following the recent devastating Red Fort blast incident in New Delhi. Bihar Director General of Police (DGP) Vinay Kumar confirmed that the closure along the international frontier, which is shared by seven districts currently undergoing polling, is a temporary, non-negotiable step. This move ensures that the Bihar Election Phase 2 Voting Security Updates focus heavily on preventing any external disturbances or law-and-order breaches.
This final phase is paramount, as the fate of 12 ministers from Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s cabinet is on the line, alongside 1,302 other candidates. Key constituencies like Purnia, Sitamarhi, Bettiah, Gaya Town, and Jehanabad are pivotal battlegrounds where the political alliances are testing their mettle. The polling, which commenced at 7:00 AM and is set to continue until 5:00 PM, is being closely monitored by the Election Commission of India (ECI), which had previously noted a historic turnout in the first phase.
