In the second phase of the Bihar Assembly polls, 43% of candidates are crorepatis, a notable increase from the 40% recorded in the first phase. The elections, which are taking place across 122 of the 243 seats, involve 1,302 candidates vying for the support of approximately 37 million voters. This surge in wealthy candidates reflects a broader trend observed over the last two decades, where the representation of crorepati candidates has skyrocketed nearly twentyfold since 2005. The Election Commission has reported that 16 candidates in this phase have declared assets exceeding ₹50 crore.

The first phase of voting occurred on November 6, achieving a historic voter turnout of 65.08%, the highest ever recorded in Bihar. With 45,399 polling stations set up for the second phase, the Election Commission is implementing comprehensive measures to ensure an efficient voting process. However, the commission has faced criticism from Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav, who has called out the lack of gender-wise voter data from the first phase. In response, Election Commission officials clarified that such data is typically released post-election.

The results of these elections are crucial for various political parties, especially the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its allies, as they contest 101 seats in the second phase. The regional dynamics are further complicated by the presence of significant Muslim populations in certain constituencies, alongside the increased competition from the Asaduddin Owaisi-led AIMIM, which had previously impacted the opposition's electoral strategies. As Bihar's political landscape evolves, the outcomes of these elections are anticipated to shape future alliances and influence the broader electoral narrative leading up to the next assembly polls.