The 2025 Bihar elections saw a record turnout, but this is largely due to a reduction in registered voters, not increased civic engagement.

The 2025 Bihar elections have seen the highest turnout in the history of the state. However, the turnout number is merely statistical. The reason is the reduction in total number of registered electors because of the Special Intensive Revision exercise conducted by the Election Commission of India (ECI). Here is why.

According to data released by ECI, the number of registered electors in the 121 and 122 assembly constituencies (ACs) which went to polls in the first and second phase of elections was 37.5 million and 37 million. The provisional voter turnout for the first phase of elections was 65.08% and the voter turnout for the second phase of elect

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