Mumbai, Oct. 20 -- The filing of nominations for the second phase of Bihar Assembly elections concludes today (October 20). Out of the state's 243 assembly seats, 122 constituencies across 20 districts will head to polls on November 11. According to election officials, 1,066 candidates from various political parties and independents have filed their nomination papers for this phase.

Today also marks the last date for withdrawal of nominations for the first phase of polling, which will cover 121 constituencies in 18 districts on November 6. The office of the Chief Electoral Officer of Bihar reported that 1,375 nominations have been found valid, including 147 women and 1,248 men. Once the withdrawal process concludes, the final list of can...