Tue Oct 07 01:30:00 UTC 2025: **Bihar Assembly Elections 2025: Bhagalpur to Vote in Second Phase on November 11th**

**Bhagalpur, [Date]** – The Election Commission of India has announced the schedule for the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025. Bhagalpur district is set to vote in the second phase of the elections on November 11th.

District Election Officer Dr. Naval Kishore Choudhary revealed the details at a press conference, stating that the notification for the elections will be issued on October 13th, marking the start of the nomination process. The last date for filing nominations is October 20th, with scrutiny scheduled for October 21st. Candidates can withdraw their nominations until October 23rd. The votes will be counted on November 14th, and the election process will conclude on November 16th.

Bhagalpur has a total of 2,218,492 registered voters who will cast their ballots at 2,678 polling centers. To ensure a smooth and fair election, the Election Commission is implementing several innovative measures, including:

* **Webcasting**: 100% of polling stations will be covered by webcasting.
* **Colored Photographs on EVMs**: Candidate photos on Electronic Voting Machines will be in color for easier identification.
* **Mobile Deposit Facilities:** Voters have the facility to deposit mobile phones.
* **Voter Information Slips**: Voters will receive slips with information about their polling booth.
* **Booth Setup**: Parties can set up booth outside 100 meter radius of the polling station.
* **Social Media Monitoring**: The administration will closely monitor social media to prevent the spread of misinformation and ensure adherence to the Model Code of Conduct.

Senior Superintendent of Police Hriday Kant assured that the district administration is fully prepared to conduct free, fair, and peaceful elections. Security measures have been ramped up with the deployment of CRPF personnel and preventive actions taken against individuals with criminal records.

The administration is also actively removing unauthorized campaign materials from public and private properties in accordance with the Model Code of Conduct. District Magistrate also said that there will be strict vigilance against attempts to bribe voters and that action will be taken against anyone who does so.

Flood-affected areas are being assessed to ensure smooth voting. The administration will arrange boats if required.

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