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Bihar Elections: No Re-Polling Needed in Phase 1, High Turnout Fuels Campaign Frenzy

Patna, India – November 8, 2025 – The Election Commission of India (ECI) has confirmed that no re-polling will be necessary in any of the 45,341 polling stations following the first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections held on November 6th. The ECI stated that scrutiny of documents from all 121 Assembly constituencies revealed no discrepancies or malpractices. A record voter turnout of nearly 65% was recorded in Phase 1.

Campaigning is now intensifying for the second phase of the elections, scheduled for November 11th. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is slated to address a rally in Darbhanga today, where he is expected to highlight the high voter turnout as a sign of faith in his and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s leadership.

Union Minister Amit Shah and BJP chief J.P. Nadda are also continuing their extensive campaign efforts with a series of roadshows and rallies. Meanwhile, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is set to hold rallies for the opposition Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance) candidates.

The Bihar Assembly elections are a key political event, with the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by the BJP and Janata Dal (United), facing a strong challenge from the Mahagathbandhan, which includes the Indian National Congress and Rashtriya Janata Dal, among others. Jan Suraaj Party is also a notable participant. The election results will have significant implications for the political landscape of Bihar.

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