Patna: The 2025 Bihar Assembly elections witnessed a marked rise in voter participation across Muslim-dominated constituencies, with a 12.9 percent increase in turnout compared to the 2020 polls. According to data, 32 Muslim-majority seats across both phases of polling recorded an average voter turnout of 74.5 percent, up from 60.2 percent five years ago.
Kishanganj district, which has a large Muslim population, registered the highest turnout in the state at 78.16 percent. The overall provisional voter turnout across Bihar stood at 67.14 percent, marking one of the most active elections in recent years.
The Muslim-majority constituencies are mainly located in the Seemanchal and Koshi regions, areas with a strong record of political engagement and social diversity. The increased turnout reflects a growing awareness among Muslim voters about the importance of electoral participation amid a changing political climate.
In the second and final phase of polling, voting was conducted in 122 constituencies across 20 districts, including Seemanchal, Champaran, and Magadh. Muslims form 17.7 percent of Bihar’s population of 13.07 crore, according to the 2022-23 state caste survey.
Political observers believe the higher turnout in Muslim-majority areas could influence the overall election outcome, especially in closely contested regions. The surge also highlights a renewed sense of civic engagement among minority voters in Bihar’s democratic process.
