CNN-News18 dominates Bihar election coverage with wide lead over nearest competitor

CNN News18 once again established itself as a dominant force in the English news broadcast category with superlative coverage of recently concluded Bihar elections. The channel scored a brilliant 56.3%, according to the BARC ratings during the Bihar election week, leaving it nearest rival Times Now a distant second at just 24%.

The third and fourth spot were occupied by NDTV and Republic TV at 12.9% and 4.9% respectively.

Amid the intense political drama in Bihar, CNN-News18 emerged as the preferred destination for viewers seeking breaking and credible news. Its strong on-ground coverage and expert-driven analysis kept the channel well ahead of its rivals.

Bihar, which voted in two phases November 6 and 11, recorded one of its highest turnouts in the state's history. The first phase witnessed a record 65.08% voter turnout. In the second phase, over 66% voter turnout was recorded. The BJP said the high turnout of women voters in the Bihar Assembly election was a 'historic transformation'. It claimed that women voted 'decisively' in favour of the NDA for development and good governance.