Bihar elections: From Patna to Purnia, voter turnout climbs across state

Despite voter roll deletions under the SIR process, Bihar's 2025 election saw a record 66.9% turnout, driven by strong participation of women voters across all 243 constituencies

Despite being held under the shadow of special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, which saw the removal of over six million people, Bihar elections saw 66.91 per cent voter turnout — highest since 1951 — with each of 243 constituencies registering an increase compared to the 2020 polls. 

Like most other states, turnout trends have fluctuated in the northern state. 

In 2010, 86 per cent of constituencies reported positive turnout. This rose to 95 per cent in 2015, but fell sharply to 58 per cent in 2020. In 2025, however, the state saw