Bihar polls: over 54% voting reported in second phase

Polling was held on Tuesday for second phase of assembly elections in Bihar. 94 constituencies spread over 17 districts went to polls in this phase.An estimated 54.15 percent of electorates exercised their right of franchise till last report came in. Elaborate arrangements were made to ensure free and fair polling. Election Commission has issued orders to follow COVID-19 protocol during the conduct of elections. ITBP was posted at many polling booths. 
Every person has been instructed to wear a mask during election related activities.Thermal scanning of all persons were carried out and sanitizers were made available at all locations during polling.All polling booths were sanitized. In view of COVID situation, only one thousand electors were allowed to exercise their right of franchise at each Polling Station instead of 1,500.1,463 candidates are in the fray in this phase. They include 146 women and one transgender. 
BJP is contesting on 46 seats, JD(U) on 43 and Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) on five seats in this phase.While RJD is contesting on 56 seats, Congress has fielded 24 candidates.LJP has fielded 52 candidates, RLSP-36, BSP-33 and NCP-29 candidates