Bihar election 2025 LIVE: Phase 2 voting underway as Nitish Kumar's cabinet faces test

Voting is underway for 122 constituencies in Bihar in the second and final phase of the high-stakes Assembly polls on Tuesday morning, amid tight security arrangements, an official said.

The polling began at 7 am and will continue till 5 pm.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar urged electors to exercise their franchise in the final phase of polling and set a new voting record.

“Today marks the second and final phase of voting in the Bihar assembly elections. I urge all voters to participate enthusiastically and set a new voting record. I especially urge my young friends from the state, who are voting for the first time, to not only cast their votes themselves but also inspire others to do so,” the PM said on X.

Kumar said voting is “not only our right, but also a responsibility”.

“I appeal to voters to exercise their right to vote in the second phase of the Bihar assembly elections,” he posted on the social media platform. — With PTI