The high-voltage campaign for the third and final phase of Bihar Assembly elections concluded on Tuesday, setting the stage for a crucial electoral battle that will determine the political future of the state. The final phase covers 71 constituencies across 15 districts, with voting scheduled for November 7th.
Intense Campaigning Reaches Climax
Political parties made their last-ditch efforts to woo voters as the campaign period officially ended at 6 PM on Tuesday. The third phase includes several high-profile constituencies that have witnessed particularly aggressive campaigning from all major political formations.
Both the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the opposition Grand Alliance deployed their star campaigners extensively across the affected districts. Top leaders from BJP, JD(U), RJD, Congress, and other parties addressed multiple rallies, holding roadshows and public meetings to consolidate their respective voter bases.
Key Constituencies in Focus
Among the 71 seats going to polls in this phase, several have emerged as particularly significant battlegrounds. Patna Sahib constituency has drawn special attention, with sitting MP and former Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad actively campaigning for the NDA candidate.
Other crucial constituencies include those in Patna, Vaishali, Saran, and Siwan districts where the political dynamics have been particularly volatile. The campaign in these areas witnessed sharp exchanges between rival candidates, with issues of development, governance, and social justice dominating the discourse.
The election authorities have made extensive arrangements to ensure peaceful and smooth polling across all 71 constituencies. Security forces have been deployed in sensitive areas to maintain law and order during the voting process.
Political Significance and Implications
This phase holds tremendous significance as it covers the maximum number of seats in the three-phase election process. The outcome in these 71 constituencies will play a decisive role in determining which political alliance forms the next government in Bihar.
Both major alliances have expressed confidence about their prospects in this phase. The NDA has highlighted its development agenda and welfare schemes, while the Grand Alliance has focused on issues of employment, agriculture, and social justice.
The election campaign remained largely peaceful despite the high political stakes involved. Election Commission officials have reported satisfactory compliance with the model code of conduct, though some minor violations were addressed promptly.
With campaigning now concluded, all political parties and candidates must adhere to the silent period regulations until voting concludes on Saturday. The counting of votes for all 243 assembly seats will take place on November 10th, when the final verdict of Bihar's voters will be revealed.
