Meanwhile, Bihar recorded a turnout of 60.40 per cent in the second phase of Assembly polls till 3 pm on Tuesday, according to data from the Election Commission.
"There was 65% of voting in the first phase of the elections, and we are hopeful that in the second phase too, the voting will not be less than around 65-66%. Around 80 of the 122 NDA candidates will win," Jitan Ram Manjhi said.
"With folded hands, I appeal to all the people of Bihar to definitely go to the polling station and cast your vote; the blue ink on your finger will work to make your future golden," Tejashwi Yadav said.
Jaiswal's remarks come as Bihar recorded a turnout of 47.62 per cent in the second phase of Assembly polls as of 1 pm, according to the data of the Election Commission of India.
Amid ongoing polling for the second phase of elections in Bihar, Congress leader Pawan Khera on Tuesday termed the polls a contest between "real issues and jumlas (false promises)."
Speaking to reporters after casting his vote, Keshri said, "Women are voting in large numbers for a fearless Bihar. In the festival of democracy today in Bihar, people are voting, keeping in mind a government of good governance."
"There is no slow voting happening. The voters of Bihar have shown that, post-independence, the maximum voting took place in the state in the first phase of this election. I believe voter turnout will exceed 65 per cent today, setting a new record. This vote is to bring change and ensure
The highest voter turnout was recorded in Kishanganj district with a voter turnout of 51.86 per cent, followed by 50.95 per cent in Gaya, 50.91 per cent in Jamui and 50.07 per cent in Banka.
"Today is the election of the final phase. People are seeing how much enthusiasm there is among voters to cast their votes, which is the best thing. A large number of people are coming out for good governance, peace, and development in Bihar. This is a very positive sign. In the first pha