Bihar is on the edge of its seat as counting for the high-stakes assembly election begins on Friday, following two phases of polling on November 6 and 11 that saw the highest voter turnout in the state’s post-Independence history.

The Election Commission (EC) reported an impressive participation rate of nearly 67%, underscoring the heightened public engagement in what has been described as one of Bihar’s most fiercely contested elections in decades.

Two-phase polling

The two-phase polling, spread across all 243 assembly constituencies, unfolded largely peacefully, despite sporadic incidents of violence and reports of minor irregularities in some districts. The EC deployed over 1.25 lakh security personnel, including central armed police forces and state units, to ensure smooth voting

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