Biratnagar, November 11
The second and final phase of Bihar’s state assembly elections is taking place today.
Voting has begun in 122 assembly constituencies across 20 districts, including those bordering eastern Nepal. A total of 1,302 candidates are contesting in this phase.
In view of the elections, border checkpoints between Nepal and India have been closed. The Morang and Sunsari district border points were sealed from Saturday evening and will reopen after voting concludes, according to the Morang District Administration Office.
More than 37 million voters, including 17.4 million women, are eligible to vote at 45,399 polling centers.
The first phase of elections was held on November 6 across 121 constituencies in 18 districts, with a voter turnout of 65.08 percent.
The final phase of polling will determine Bihar’s new government and its political future.
