Bihar Elections 2020 HIGHLIGHTS | 53.51% polling recorded in second phase, says EC
In these 94 seats, spread across 17 districts, 1,463 candidates are in the fray and nearly 10 per cent (146) are women and one transgender.
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Women show their fingers marked with indelible ink after casting their votes for the second phase of Bihar Assembly Elections in Muzaffarpur district. (Photo | PTI)
By Online Desk
The second phase of assembly polls in Bihar ended with 53.51 per cent voting in 94 constituencies on Tuesday evening. Â
In these 94 seats, spread across 17 districts, 1,463 candidates are in the fray and nearly 10 per cent (146) are women and one transgender.
The polling for the second phase will seal the fate of many high-profile candidates including the RJD's CM candidate Tejashwi Yadav, his brother Tej Pratap Yadav, four ministers from the current JDU government and the son of senior politician and actor Shatrughan Sinha, Luv, among others.
Amid voting, the high-voltage campaigning also took place throughout the day with PM Narendra Modi, JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi addressing rallies in the state.
The first phase, that took place on October 28, had recorded nearly 54 per cent voter turnout.Â
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Veteran actor and Congress leader Shatrughan Sinha shows his finger marked with indelible ink after he casted his vote for the 2nd phase of Bihar Assembly polls in Patna. (Photo | PTI)
02:18 Nov 3
Those against Bharat Mata Ki Jai and Jai Shri Ram are asking for votes: PM Modi
There is a group of people that doesn't want you to say 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' or 'Jai Shri Ram.' All of them have now come together & asking for votes from the people of Bihar. There's a need to give a befitting answer to such people in Bihar Elections 2020: PM Modi in Saharsa.
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'Vocal for local' is a campaign that will change the lives of the local artisans. It is a way with which our local products will gradually become a part of the global market: Prime Minister Narendra Modi at an election rally in Saharsa. #BiharElections2020pic.twitter.com/T1iyjMNXli
Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad votes in Patna
Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad and his wife Maya Shankar vote in Patna. (Photo | Ranjit K Dey)
12:59 Nov 3
NDA in Bihar has met people's needs, it will meet their aspirations: PM Narendra Modi
In the backdrop of young voters' much talked about dissatisfaction with what has been achieved by the government in the last 15 years, Modi said, "The last decade was spent in fulfilling avashyaktaaein (needs). The current one shall be devoted to meeting the aspirations (aakankshaaein)." (READ MORE)
12:55 Nov 3
BSF official dies of heart attack at a Bihar polling booth
A Sub Inspector of the Border Security Force (BSF) on duty at a polling booth in the Lalganj assembly seat died of heart attack Tuesday, police and hospital sources said.
The security man felt acute pain in chest while he was on duty at booth number 181 following which he was taken to Hajipur sadar hospital, they said.
(PTI inputs)
12:50 Nov 3
Bihar has become 'Lalumay': RJD leader Tej Pratap Yadav
Regarding the chances of Mahagathbandhan's success in the Bihar elections, RJD scion said, "People want a total change and tussle is, after all, a part of politics. People want Mahagathbandan and Tejashvi as the CM." (READ MORE)
12:40 Nov 3
PM Modi praised the people of Bihar for voting in large numbers
Not just the country, Bihar is giving a message to the world. In COVID times, people are coming out in huge numbers to vote. This is democracy's power and every Bihari's devotion to it. Think tanks around the world will evaluate how deeply democracy is entrenched in Indian minds, says PM Modi
(ANI inputs)
12:15 Nov 3
There's a wave of change. I am confident the results will be in favour of Luv Sinha & development in Bihar: Shatrughan Sinha, Congress
We plan to build 50 lakh houses for the poor: PM Modi
The NDA government works to solve all the problems of all Bihar people. We plan to give 50 lakh homes for the poor: PM Modi
11:58 Nov 3
Congress made too many promises but haven't fulfilled even one: PM Modi
Remember before 10 years, they said Garibi hatao, if election came Congress said farmers will get loan waivers, when they meet traders - the message will be tax reduction. They made too many promises, in 10 years, they have not fulfilled even one of the promises: PM Modi
Today, Congress doesn't have 100 MPs even if you together Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, he added.
Do vote, a new government of your choice is formed: Rahul Gandhi
Taking to Twitter, the former Congress chief said that he will be in Bihar's Korha and Kishanganj on Tuesday and will talk about issues such as "growing unemployment", problems faced by farmers and a "weak economy". (READ MORE)
11:06 Nov 3
'Youth are ready, Bihar will change': Kanhaiya Kumar
EC team heads to booth on boat to solve technical snags in VVPAT
Technical glitch detected in VVPAT at polling booth no. 201 at Salaha Chandan village on Fuhia Ghat in Samastipur.
Bihar: Technical glitch detected in VVPAT at polling booth no. 201 at Salaha Chandan village on Fuhia Ghat in Samastipur during voting for the second phase of #BiharElections.
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Dilemma for migrants: Chhath with family or food to eat
According to the state government, about 22 lakh migrant workers returned home by 1,600 special Shramik trains during the lockdown, with East Champaran district recording the highest figure of 1.53 lakh. The actual numbers are said to be much higher as thousands of workers left jobless overnight, walked and reached home even before the government began the exercise to map the returning migrants. (READ MORE)
10:15 Nov 3
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar casts his vote in Patna
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar (Photo | Ranjit K Dey)
10:03 Nov 3
6 lakh first time voters part of Patna electorate
In Patna, the turn up of the first time voters started gaining momentum with the start of polling. This time around 6 lakh first time voters are casting their votes.
(ENS inputs)
09:48 Nov 3
Voter turnout at 9 AM
The voter turnout data released by ECI stated that at 9 AM around 8.05 per cent polling had taken place.
In the first phase of voting on October 9, the voter turnout was only near 7 per cent.
(ENS inputs)
09:44 Nov 3
'Sushil ji just came, voted and left. He's VVIP': Voter calls out Hypocrisy
Patna: Voting for 2nd phase of #BiharElections underway at polling booth no. 49 at St Joseph School in Rajendra Nagar.
A local at the polling booth says,"We've been waiting for our turn to cast our vote, but Sushil ji just came,cast his vote & left.He's a VVIP.”(Earlier visuals) https://t.co/cPOgtR2PjYpic.twitter.com/JK6ZF3iZcU
Mahagadhbandhan CM candidate Tejashwi Yadav casts his vote
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, his mother Rabri Devi leave the polling booths after casting their votes.(Photo | Ranjit K Dey)
09:29 Nov 3
IN PICS | Here are 5 key issues that will make up the mind of voters
Unemployment: According to CMIE data, the unemployment rate in Bihar is 10.2 per cent in September 2020. The number is higher than the national average and is among the lowest ranked states. With the reverse migration, the need to create jobs becomes more important issue for the state ahead of the elections. (READ MORE)
09:19 Nov 3
Vote in large numbers: PM Modi
Today, there are by-polls taking place in various places across India. I urge those voting in these seats to vote in large numbers and strengthen the festival of democracy.
Mayank Singh, college student from Ashoka university, after casting his vote said that it was a great feeling to be take part in festival of democracy.
In neighbouring Hajipur-the district headquarters of Vaishali, voters were seen coming out, especially the young and the first time voters.
(ENS inputs)
First time voter being given certificate of appreciation by official in Patna.
08:47 Nov 3
First time voter says 'hope we'll have more employment'
Bihar: A girl arrived at a polling booth in Patna with her grandmother on cycle to cast vote in the 2nd phase of #BiharElections
"I've come here with my grandmother. I'll be voting for the first time. I hope we'll have more employment opportunities for youth now," says the girl pic.twitter.com/qSwUmXO593
Bihar Governor appeals people to vote in large numbers
Bihar: Governor Phagu Chauhan cast his vote for 2nd phase of #BiharElections, at the polling booth at government school in Digha, Patna. He says, "I appeal to the people to participate in election in large numbers. I hope that voting percentage will be more than previous time." pic.twitter.com/6HsmpS4aUj
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07:08 Nov 3
Party positions across 94 segments as voting begins
The RJD has 56 candidates in the fray this phase, the BJP 46, the JD(U) 43, the RLSP 36 and the Congress 24.
This phase is also very crucial for Chirag Paswan- led Lok Janshakti Party which has fielded 52 candidates.
In the outgoing assembly, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) holds only 20 of the 94 seats that are up for grabs.
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