Patna: As Bihar prepares for the second phase of polling in the 2025 Assembly elections on November 11, security has been significantly tightened across the state. Over 4 lakh personnel, including Central Armed Police Force (CAPF), Bihar Police, and home guards, are deployed to ensure a peaceful voting process in 122 constituencies.

Voting will take place at 45,399 polling stations, with a majority located in rural areas. The Election Commission of India (ECI) has mobilised extensive security resources, including 1,650 companies of central security forces, to maintain order during the elections. This phase follows a successful first phase, which saw a record voter turnout of 65.08%.

Special attention is being given to districts that share international and interstate borders. Security measures have been intensified in seven districts along the Indo-Nepal border, including West Champaran and East Champaran. The international borders have been sealed, and interstate borders have been closed since Sunday evening to prevent any unauthorized movement.

Bihar's Director General of Police, Vinay Kumar, has urged voters to participate without fear, stating, "Elections are the festival of democracy. The state police aim to ensure a safe and fair environment for every voter."

In addition to the personnel already on duty, around 2,000 reserve battalion members from other states, 30,000 Bihar Special Armed Police, and over 20,000 home guards are also part of the security arrangements. Newly recruited constables and rural police are further bolstering the security framework.

The results of the Bihar Assembly elections will be announced on November 14, marking a crucial moment for the state's political landscape. The outcome will determine whether the current NDA government continues or if the Mahagathbandhan, led by Tejashwi Yadav, returns to power. The newcomer Jan Suraaj party is also expected to challenge the established alliances.