Patna, Nov. 14 -- Counting for the Bihar elections 2025 began at 8 am across the state's 243 constituencies, with heightened security at various counting centres.

The process began at 8 am today, with postal ballot counting starting first, followed by EVM counting at 8:30 am.

Bihar recorded a historic 67.13% voter turnout, the highest since 1951, with women voters outpacing men (71.6% vs 62.8%).

Elaborate security arrangements are in place, with 4,372 counting tables and over 18,000 counting agents overseeing the process.

Most exit polls predict a comfortable victory for the NDA, with some projecting the Mahagathbandhan to win.

According to the ECI's official press note, 2,616 candidates and 12 recognised political parties participat...