Amid the ongoing second phase of the Bihar Assembly elections, BJP MP Sanjay Jaiswal highlighted a remarkable voter turnout, predicting a decisive victory for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) by surpassing the 200-seat threshold. Addressing reporters in Madhubani, Jaiswal noted, "There is unprecedented enthusiasm. The visible crowd suggests a turnout exceeding 70%."
The Election Commission of India reported a 47.62% turnout by 1 PM, with Kishanganj leading at 51.86%, followed by Gaya, Jamui, and Banka. Despite overall enthusiasm, Madhubani recorded a lukewarm 43.39%. Meanwhile, Bihar Congress head Rajesh Ram indicated a shift in voter sentiment towards the INDIA bloc, expressing confidence in a governmental change after two decades.
Across 122 constituencies, polling commenced at 7

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