Bihar Braces For Big Verdict Today As Counting Begins Across State Under Tight Security

Bihar: Counting in Bihar begins at 8 AM. The process starts with postal ballots. These ballots often give the earliest signal of which side is leading. Many government workers vote through them. Their votes can create quick excitement and tension in party offices. Once postal ballots are counted, officials move to EVMs. This shift usually speeds up the counting process and changes the pace of trends.

How Will EVM Rounds Move Ahead?

EVM counting is scheduled to begin around 8:30 AM in all counting halls. Officials sit at fixed tables and open each machine in front of observers. Every round of counting brings fresh numbers and can change the mood of candidates waiting outside. The Election Commission expects trends to stabilise only after a few rounds. Local leaders believe this election may see surprise swings. That is why they are watching each round carefully. Newsrooms also stay on high alert throughout the day.

Where Are The Counting Centres Located?

The Election Commission has set up forty-six counting centres across Bihar to handle all two hundred forty-three assembly seats. Major centres are located in Patna, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga, Nalanda and other key districts. Each centre has dedicated halls with marked tables for counting teams. Candidates’ agents are allowed to sit inside and watch every step closely for transparency. Special rooms have been created for media updates and briefings. District administrations have been preparing these arrangements for weeks to avoid any confusion.

How Will Results Reach The Public?

Early trends are expected to appear by late morning after a few rounds of EVM counting. The Election Commission will upload live updates on its website. People can also check seat-wise status through the Voter Helpline App on their phones. News channels will flash numbers as soon as they are confirmed by returning officers. By afternoon, a broader picture of which alliance is ahead may start to form. Final results for most seats are expected by evening unless recounting is ordered on close contests.

What Security Layers Are In Place?

Security around counting centres has been divided into three strict layers. District armed police are deployed in the outer circle to manage general law and order. Special armed police check everyone entering the main premises. Central armed police forces guard the inner ring and the counting halls. No one is allowed to carry mobile phones, cameras or other electronic devices inside the counting area. Candidates’ agents can bring only papers and pens. Officials say these measures are meant to ensure a safe and fair process.

Why Are Parties So Anxious Today?

Candidates and parties across Bihar have been anxious since polling ended because the state recorded more than sixty-seven percent turnout. A high turnout often makes the result harder to predict. Party offices in Patna and other districts remained active through the night with workers preparing for both celebration and damage control. Many observers feel that young voters may decide the result in several seats. Small shifts in vote share can change outcomes in close contests. This possibility keeps tension high everywhere.

When Will Bihar Know The Final Picture?

Even though counting starts at 8 AM, officials expect that stable trends may come only around noon. The full picture of which side is forming the government may become clear by early evening. Some seats could still take longer if recounting is demanded or if margins are very narrow. Parties have formed special teams to track each round and pass information quickly. People are likely to follow every update on television and mobile apps. By night, Bihar should know who will lead the state for the next term.