Patna: As campaigning for the second and final phase of the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 comes to an end, all eyes are now set on the crucial voting day, November 11. This final phase covers 122 constituencies across 20 districts, including East Champaran, West Champaran, Sitamarhi, Sheohar, Madhubani, Supaul, Araria, Kishanganj, Purnia, Katihar, Bhagalpur, Banka, Jamui, Nawada, Gaya, Aurangabad, Jehanabad, Arwal, Kaimur, and Rohtas.
In this decisive round, women voters and the Seemanchal region are expected to play a kingmaker’s role. The side that successfully wins their confidence could very well form the next state government.
Women Voters to Play a Decisive Role
Just like the first phase, women voters are once again at the center of Bihar’s political equation. In the first phase held on November 6, voter turnout crossed 65%, with women outpacing men in participation. This trend has prompted both major alliances — the NDA and the Mahagathbandhan — to focus heavily on female voters.
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar highlighted his government’s women empowerment schemes, while Tejashwi Yadav reiterated his “Maa-Behen Yojana”, promising to transfer ₹30,000 annually into the accounts of women if elected to power.
Over 3.7 Crore Voters, 1,302 Candidates in Fray
According to the Election Commission of India, a total of 3,70,13,556 voters will exercise their franchise in this phase, including 1,74,68,572 women. There are 1,302 candidates (1,165 men and 136 women) contesting across 122 constituencies, with each seat averaging over two lakh voters.
The highest number of candidates (22) are contesting from Chainpur, Sasaram, and Gaya, while the lowest (5) are from Lauria, Chanpatia, Raxaul, Triveniganj, and Banmankhi.
Seemanchal: The Real Battleground
The Seemanchal belt — including Araria, Kishanganj, Purnia, and Katihar — remains one of the most politically sensitive regions. In the 2020 elections, the NDA bagged 67 seats, while the Mahagathbandhan secured 50. The AIMIM, led by Asaduddin Owaisi, had made a surprise entry, winning five key Seemanchal seats, splitting minority votes and hurting the Mahagathbandhan’s chances.
This time, both alliances are working aggressively to reclaim their lost ground in the region.
Candidates of Major Alliances in the Second Phase
From the Mahagathbandhan, RJD is contesting 70 seats, Congress 37, and VIP 8. The Left allies — CPI(ML), CPI(M), and CPI — are contesting 5, 4, and 2 seats, respectively. A few constituencies like Chainpur, Narkatiaganj, and Sultanganj are witnessing “friendly fights” between alliance partners.
On the NDA side, BJP is contesting 52 seats, JD(U) 45, and LJP (Ram Vilas) 16. Smaller allies HAM (6) and RLM (4) are also in the fray. The NDA is banking on vote transfer among the support bases of Chirag Paswan, Jitan Ram Manjhi, and Upendra Kushwaha to consolidate its position.
Key Ministers in the Fray
Several sitting ministers are also contesting in this decisive phase, including:
- Vijendra Yadav (Supaul)
- Sumit Kumar Singh (Chakai)
- Nitish Mishra (Jamui)
- Jayant Raj (Amarpur)
- Neeraj Kumar Singh Bablu (Chatapur)
- Jama Khan (Chainpur)
The Stakes
With women voters shaping the turnout and Seemanchal holding the swing vote, this final phase could determine Bihar’s political future. Both alliances are hopeful, but the verdict will depend on whether development promises outweigh caste equations and regional loyalties.
🗳️ Bihar votes on November 11. Counting will decide not just the winner — but the direction of Bihar’s next five years.
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