Days before the second phase of the Bihar Assembly elections 2025, India-Nepal border points have been sealed for 72 hours to ensure security. The second phase of polling is on November 11, with leaders from NDA and Mahagathbandhan making their final appeals to voters ahead of the elections
People attend a rally of RJD leader and LoP in Bihar Assembly Tejashwi Yadav for Bihar Assembly elections. Pic/PTI
Just before the second phase of polling in the Bihar Assembly elections 2025, various India-Nepal border points have been closed for 72 hours. The closure of entry-exit points is done ahead of the second phase of elections, which is scheduled for November 11.
Mahottari Assistant Chief District Officer Sanjay Kumar Pokhrel, while speaking to the media, said that "the election is scheduled to be held on 11 November in Bihar, India. From a security perspective, we have halted border crossings," as cited by news agency ANI.
He further added that, "All border points in Mahottari district have been sealed... The border points were closed from 6 pm yesterday (Saturday), as cited by the news agency ANI.
Meanwhile, as campaigning for the second phase of the Bihar Assembly elections concluded on Sunday, top leaders from the NDA and the Mahagathbandhan made their final push to win voters ahead of polling on November 11.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday, while addressing a massive rally in Sasaram, set a strong nationalist tone, warning of a "decisive response" to any future terror attacks while announcing plans for a defence corridor in Bihar.
The Union Home Minister on Sunday said, "On this sacred land of Shaktipeeth, I am saying, if terrorists fire a bullet, hum goli ka jawab goley se denge," adding that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would establish an ordnance factory in the state.
On the other hand, Bihar's Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary reaffirmed NDA unity and said that Nitish Kumar will continue to remain Chief Minister if NDA returns to power in the state. "Nitish Kumar is the Chief Minister today and will remain so," he said, reported ANI.
Moreover, the Congress leader Rahul Gandhi also intensified his attack on the BJP-led government, alleging "vote theft" and urging Bihar's youth to stay vigilant.
The Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha asserted that "Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, and the Chief Election Commissioner are stealing votes," as cited by ANI. Calling on Gen Z voters to "protect their future." Rahul Gandhi also accused the Centre of neglecting Bihar's industrial potential, asserting that "I want that instead of 'Made in China', 'Made in Bihar' should be written on mobile phones," as per ANI.
From the NDA's side, Union Minister Rajnath Singh framed the election as a choice between development and the "jungle raj" of the past.
The Union Defence Minister further claimed that, "You have to decide whether to make Bihar a developed Bihar or take it back to jungle raj. India will become Viksit only when Bihar becomes Viksit.” Rajnath Singh announced that Bihar will soon have its own defence corridor to boost local industries and employment.
With the campaign now closed, Bihar stands at a critical juncture. The second phase of polling will take place on November 11, and results will be declared on November 14.
(With inputs from ANI)
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