Analyzing Bihar's Record Voter Turnout: What the 12% Surge Really Means for Election Results

Nov 12, 2025 09:29 pm CST

Bihar's 2025 elections witnessed an unprecedented 69.1% voter turnout, jumping 12 percentage points from 2020 levels, with women's participation reaching 71.6%. This article examines the factors behind this remarkable surge, including the impact of Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party, electoral roll revisions, targeted appeals to women voters, and traditional voting patterns in the state. Rather than indicating clear advantages for any political alliance, the increased participation reflects multiple converging factors in this pivotal election that marks the end of an era for Bihar's dominant political figures.