Bihar Election 2025 Phase 1: Over 60% vote recorded across 18 districts. High turnout, EVM glitches, minor clashes, and confident claims by NDA leaders. The “vote” surge signals Bihar’s strong democratic pulse.
Qalam Times News Network | Patna | November 6, 2025
“Vote” Turnout Crosses 60% — Highest in 25 Years
The vote enthusiasm in Bihar Election 2025 Phase 1 broke records on Thursday, with 60.13% turnout registered across 18 districts and 121 Assembly seats till 5 PM — the highest in over two decades.
By 3 PM, the average vote percentage stood at 53.77%, with Begusarai topping the chart at 59.82%, while Patna recorded the lowest at 48.69%.
This phase will decide the political fate of several big names including Tejashwi Yadav, Tej Pratap Yadav, Anant Singh, Maithili Thakur, Deputy CMs Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Sinha, along with 16 ministers from Nitish Kumar’s cabinet.
Political Leaders Confident of Victory
After the first phase ended, JDU national spokesperson Rajiv Ranjan Prasad claimed that the NDA is firmly ahead, saying, “Bihar’s aware voters have reaffirmed their trust in development, good governance, empowerment, and social harmony under Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s leadership. NDA will return to power.” Echoing his confidence, Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary, contesting from Tarapur, declared: “We are winning at least 100 seats in the first phase. The high vote turnout clearly benefits the NDA.”
Meanwhile, Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha said the NDA is leading on at least 75% seats, even as his convoy came under attack earlier in the day. BJP MP Manoj Tiwari blamed the opposition, saying, “Frustrated elements from the Mahagathbandhan are resorting to chaos because they can see defeat coming.”
“Vote” Distribution by Region — District-wise Data
The Election Commission reported the following voting data by evening:
Darbhanga District (Overall 51.75%)
- Kusheshwarsthan: 60.73%
- Gaura Bauram: 50.8%
- Benipur: 59.21%
- Alinagar: 58.02%
- Darbhanga Rural: 58.29%
- Darbhanga City: 56.53%
- Hayaghat: 60.24%
- Bahadurpur: 62.06%
- Keoti: 58.68%
- Jale: 51.95%
Muzaffarpur District Voting Data (Bihar Election 2025 – Phase 1)
| Assembly Constituency | Voter Turnout (%) |
|---|---|
| Aurai | 65.43% |
| Baruraj | 66.29% |
| Bochahan | 65.43% |
| Gaighat | 56.03% |
| Kanti | 68.88% |
| Kurhani | 59.47% |
| Minapur | 73.29% |
| Muzaffarpur (Urban) | 57.28% |
| Paroo | 71.10% |
| Sahebganj | 62.63% |
| Sakra | 66.46% |
| Overall (District Total) | 64.63% |
The high voter turnout in Muzaffarpur District (64.63%) shows remarkable public engagement. Rural areas like Minapur (73.29%) and Paroo (71.10%) led the way, reflecting strong participation. Despite minor glitches and delays, enthusiasm among women and first-time voters remained visibly strong throughout the day.
The surge in vote turnout reflects a strong public engagement not seen since the 1990s, when voter participation last crossed the 60% mark.
Clash Between BJP and RJD Workers
In Bhojpur district’s Barhara constituency, a violent clash broke out between BJP and RJD supporters at Basantpur booth on Thursday evening over vote disputes.
RJD polling agent Sandeep Kumar sustained head injuries in the scuffle. Police from Dhobahan station reached the spot and managed to restore order.
Polling Day Highlights and Incidents
At Hajipur village under Fatuha constituency, the Presiding Officer Rajesh Kumar fell ill during voting and was rushed to a nearby health center after his blood pressure spiked.
In Bihar Sharif, police detained four BJP workers for allegedly distributing slips near a polling booth — triggering tension between RJD and BJP cadres.
At Patna Sahib, BJP MLA and Speaker Nand Kishore Yadav engaged in a heated argument with polling staff after being asked to show his voter ID. Despite showing his Speaker ID, he was required to produce his voter card as per the rules.
The Spirit of the “Vote” Endures
Despite technical glitches, sporadic violence, and administrative challenges, Bihar’s voters came out in large numbers. Women and young voters formed long queues from early morning, turning polling centers into a celebration of democracy.
The record-breaking vote turnout proved one thing — Bihar’s electorate may be critical, but it’s deeply committed to the democratic process.
