Bihar election 2025: LJP leader Chirag Paswan praises high voter turnout in elections

LJP Leader Chirag Paswan. Pic/X

A day after the Bihar assembly elections concluded, Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan expressed confidence in the National Democratic Alliance's victory on Wednesday. Union Minister Chirag Paswan also praised the high voter turnout in phase two of the polls.

The Lok Janshakti Party leader further mentioned that the participation of voters in the polling procedure of the Bihar polls was truly "unforgettable".

While posting on social media platform X, Chirag Paswan wrote, "Based on information received through various sources and party workers, I can say with full confidence that a government with a full majority is going to be formed in Bihar. Today, the final phase of the Bihar Legislative Assembly elections has also been successfully concluded. The god-like voters of Bihar have participated in this grand festival of democracy in both phases with such enthusiasm and activity, which is truly unforgettable."

As reported by news agency ANI, the Union Minister also extended his gratitude to every citizen of Bihar for their blessings throughout the election campaign. Chirag also emphasised that the women have demonstrated awareness and positive thinking while casting their vote, which is commendable and inspiring.

He added, "In particular, our mothers, sisters and those youth who voted for the first time have demonstrated such awareness and positive thinking, which is commendable and inspiring. For the immense love, support, and trust received by the NDA candidates on all seats in Bihar, including all 29 assembly constituencies of the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), I express heartfelt thanks and gratitude to each voter. For the blessings you all have given me during the campaign, I express heartfelt thanks," while posting on his X account.

After securing a high voting percentage during the first phase of elections, with 65.08 per cent. Bihar on Tuesday during the second phase of polling also saw a record voter turnout of 68.76 per cent, the highest in the state's history, reported ANI.

With the record-breaking polling done on Tuesday, the overall polling percentage for the two phases in the Bihar assembly election was 66.91 per cent. This is the highest voter turnout recorded in the state since 1951, according to the Election Commission.

(With inputs from ANI)