| Important Dates: Phase 1 (All 121 ACs) | |
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| Date of Issue of Gazette Notification : | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Last Date of Nominations : | 17 Oct 2025 |
| Date for Scrutiny of Nominations : | 18 Oct 2025 |
| Last Date for Withdrawal of candidatures : | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Date of Poll : | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Date of Counting : | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Date before which election shall be completed : | 16 Nov 2025 |
| Important Dates: Phase 2 (All 122 ACs) | |
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| Date of Issue of Gazette Notification : | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Last Date of Nominations : | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Date for Scrutiny of Nominations : | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Last Date for Withdrawal of candidatures : | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Date of Poll : | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Date of Counting : | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Date before which election shall be completed : | 16 Nov 2025 |
Bihar Assembly Election 2025
The Bihar Assembly Election 2025 schedule was officially announced by the Election Commission of India (ECI), and it can be considered the start of another essential political struggle in one of the most politically dynamic states of India. The elections will be conducted in two parts on the 6th and the 11th November, and the tallying of votes will occur on the 14th November, 2025. The present 243-member Bihar Legislative Assembly expires on November 22, and this has led to a fierce electoral contest among some of the political players.
Two-Phase Election Pla
In the 2025 polls, the first phase will cover 121 assembly constituencies, while the second phase will encompass 122 constituencies. The first and second phase notification was made on October 10 and 13, respectively. The ECI has also come up with several reforms to make elections in the state smoother, fairer and more transparent.
This is a contrast of the three-stage model in 2020, which was taken to simplify the logistics and cut costs, and guarantee a higher administrative efficiency. The Commission has also promised to improve security measures in all the polling stations with special reference to vulnerable districts.
Political Landscape and Key Players
The next poll will be a test run for Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA), which includes the Janata Dal (United) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Each of the parties has decided to contest 101 seats each; the other seats have been shared among small allies like Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) and Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM).
The main challenger on the opposition side is the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) under the leadership of Tejashwi Yadav. The RJD has come together with the Indian National Congress and Left parties with the hope that it would be able to tap into the anti-incumbency factor, the unemployment factor and the dissatisfaction of the people with the infrastructure and governance matters. The political environment in Bihar has been filled with promises, rallies and fresh appeals to the youth and rural voters who constitute a large percentage of the electorate.
Election Reforms and Voter Facilities
The Election Commission has stressed transparency and inclusivity in the 2025 elections. It has brought in tighter control of campaign spending, instant polls and easier access to the disabled and aged voters. Basic facilities will be provided at each polling booth in terms of ramps, wheelchairs, drinking water, and sanitation units. Additionally, the application of digital voter slips and revised EVM-VVPAT systems will help to increase the credibility of the process.
Considering the past logistical difficulties, it has also been resolved by the Commission to have all the polling stations situated on the ground floor so that the voters can be able to access their facility. Further voting stations have been established as a way of eliminating congestion and long queues.
Future Political Outlook
The Bihar Assembly Election 2025 is projected to make a political impact on the state over a long period. As alliances continue to form definite battle lines and parties release their manifestos, the elections will not only choose the next government, but the voters will also give an indication of the mood across the state, which has been a traditional political barometer in India.
In pursuit of another democratic exercise, that is, Bihar, the focus will be on how voters will react to the promises of development, governance, and social justice, which remain the main drivers of political discourses in the state.
Assembly Constituencies in Bihar |