Bihar Election 2025 Exit Poll Live Updates: Record 67.14% Turnout As Polling Ends; Exit Polls Predict NDA Edge

Voting for the final phase of the Bihar Assembly elections concluded at 6 PM on Tuesday, with a record 67.14% voter turnout, according to the Election Commission of India. The figure surpassed the 65.09% turnout recorded in the first phase held on 6 November.

Kishanganj topped the turnout charts with 76.26%, followed by Katihar (75.23%), Purnia (73.79%), Supaul (70.69%) and Purvi Champaran (69.31%). Nawada recorded the lowest turnout at 57.11%.

Exit Polls Begin, NDA Takes Early Lead

Following the close of polling, the much-anticipated exit polls began at 6:30 PM. The first projection by People’s Pulse indicated a clear edge for the NDA, estimating:

NDA: 133–159

Mahagathbandhan: 75–101

Jan Suraaj: 0–5

Others: 2–8

Further predictions from Axis My India, CVoter, Matrize, and Today’s Chanakya are expected later in the evening.

Security Tightened After Delhi Blasts

In view of the recent Red Fort blasts in Delhi, the Bihar Police sealed the India–Nepal border for 72 hours to ensure peaceful polling. DGP Vinay Kumar said security forces were on high alert to prevent any untoward incidents during the final phase of elections.

Leaders Confident of Victory

BJP leader Ashwini Kumar Choubey claimed the NDA would secure over 180 seats, citing strong public support for development and stability. Meanwhile, RJD’s Manoj Jha said a ‘wave of change’ was sweeping Bihar in favour of the Mahagathbandhan (MGB).

Key Contests and Counting Date

Prominent candidates in the fray include Tarkishore Prasad (Katihar), Renu Devi (Bettiah), and Uday Narain Choudhary (Sikandra). Counting of votes is scheduled for 14 November.

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