Bihar Assembly Election 2025: Dates, Schedule, Candidates, And Key Updates

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October 6, 2025

The Bihar Assembly Election 2025 marks a crucial turning point for one of India’s most politically dynamic states. As the term of the current assembly ends on November 22, 2025, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced the poll schedule.

Bihar Assembly Election 2025 Results

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Alliance/Party	Seats Leading/Won (Approximate)
NDA (JD(U) + BJP +)	150+
Mahagathbandhan (MGB)	80-90
Others (Independents etc.)	5-10

Party	Seats Leading/Won (Approximate)
Janata Dal (United) – JD(U)	51
Bharatiya Janata Party – BJP	48
Rashtriya Janata Dal – RJD	25
Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) – LJPRV	7
Indian National Congress – INC	3
Others/Independents	Remaining (approx. 5-9)

Bihar Assembly Election 2025 will be held in two phases on November 6 and 11. the counting will be done on November 14.
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Bihar Assembly Election 2025 Candidates

Bihar Assembly Election 2025 Dates And Schedule

Poll Dates: Two phases on November 6 and 11
Counting Date: November 14
Term of Current Assembly Ends: November 22, 2025
Total Seats: 243 Assembly Constituencies
Polling Stations: 90,712
Polling Personnel In Bihar: 8.53 Lakh

Phase	Seats	Notification	Last Date for Nomination	Scrutiny	Withdrawal Last Date	Polling	Counting
I	121	10 Oct, 2025	17 Oct, 2025	18 Oct, 2025	20 Oct, 2025	6 Nov, 2025	14 Nov, 2025
II	122	13 Oct, 2025	20 Oct, 2025	21 Oct, 2025	23 Oct, 2025	11 Nov, 2025	14 Nov, 2025

Bihar Assembly Election 2025 – Phase 1 Overview

Polling Details

Polling Date: 6 November 2025
Phase 1 Constituencies: 121 of the total 243 assembly seats
Districts Covered: 18 districts across north and central Bihar
Voting Hours: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. (with some booths closing early for security reasons)

Voter Turnout

Turnout by 5 p.m.: ≈ 60.1 %
Final Turnout: ≈ 64.7 %, marking one of the highest first-phase participation rates in Bihar’s electoral history

Key Contests

Raghopur: Tejashwi Yadav (RJD) seeks to retain his stronghold amid a direct NDA challenge
Tarapur: Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary (BJP) faces a close contest symbolizing NDA’s battle for middle Bihar
Lakhisarai, Jamui, and Nawada: emerging multi-cornered fights involving Jan Suraaj and smaller regional players

Electoral Mood

Phase 1 witnessed high enthusiasm, particularly among young and first-time voters
Urban areas reported brisk morning turnout, while rural regions showed heavy voting in the afternoon
The Election Commission noted minimal incidents and overall peaceful polling

Key Highlights Of Bihar Assembly Election 2025

243 constituencies to go to polls across Bihar.
The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list—Bihar’s first in 22 years—has “purified” rolls to ensure accurate representation.
7.42 crore voters are registered in the final list, with nearly 69 lakh deletions due to duplication or migration.
The ECI has rolled out 17 new reforms to make polling smoother and more transparent—expected to serve as a national model.
The election may be held in fewer phases compared to 2020, likely scheduled after Chhath Puja to encourage maximum turnout.

Major Political Alliances And Contesting Parties

1. National Democratic Alliance (NDA)

Key Members: BJP, JD(U), HAM(S), and VIP (expected)
Chief Ministerial Face: Nitish Kumar (NDA)
Focus Areas: Governance stability, infrastructure, employment, and law and order.

2. Mahagathbandhan / INDIA Bloc

Key Members: RJD, Congress, CPI(ML), CPI, CPI(M)
Chief Ministerial Face: Tejashwi Yadav (RJD)
Focus Areas: Job creation, price rise, education, and youth empowerment.

3. Other Emerging Players

AIMIM is expected to contest in select Muslim-majority seats.
LJP (Ram Vilas and Paswan factions) may play a crucial spoiler or kingmaker role.
Jan Suraaj Party
Several regional independents and smaller caste-based parties are likely to influence micro-level outcomes.

Bihar Assembly Election 2025 – Key Battles

Bihar Ministers 2021, Bihar Assembly Election Results 2015

Nitish Kumar – The Veteran at the Crossroads

Decades of governance make him Bihar’s most seasoned leader — but stability now competes with fatigue. His challenge lies in retaining trust while adapting to an impatient, youth-driven electorate. Every alliance move he makes could redefine Bihar’s balance of power.

Tejashwi Yadav – The Challenger of Aspirations

Tejashwi embodies generational change — speaking the language of jobs, dignity, and education. His battle is not just against Nitish’s legacy, but against skepticism toward youthful leadership. His ability to expand beyond his core base will decide if the “new Bihar” vision takes hold.

Prashant Kishor – The Disruptor with a Blueprint

Once the man behind others’ wins, Kishor now scripts his own movement through Jan Suraaj. His grassroots padayatra and reform agenda target the voter disillusioned with traditional politics. His biggest test: Can strategy alone turn into mass trust?

Bihar Assembly Election 2025: Voter List, New Reforms And Polling Experience

The 2025 Bihar election will be the first to use the purified voter list after two decades. The ECI has deleted ineligible names and added new voters through intensive field verification.

Key Polling Reforms:

Home voting for senior citizens (85+) and PwD voters.
QR-code enabled voter slips for faster verification.
AI-based monitoring systems for candidate expenditure.
Enhanced security and GPS tracking for EVMs.
Green polling stations to reduce environmental impact.

These initiatives aim to improve transparency, inclusivity, and accessibility across Bihar’s 38 districts.

Bihar Assembly Election 2025: Manifestos And Campaign Themes (To be updated once released)

What to Watch For:

Employment & Education: Both blocs are expected to focus on job creation and skill development.
Agriculture & Welfare: MSP assurance and farmer debt support likely to dominate rural campaigns.
Women’s Empowerment: Subsidy schemes, micro-loans, and SHG expansion will be key talking points.
Law & Order: A recurring issue in Bihar politics that could shape urban voter sentiment.

Once manifestos are published, we’ll update this section with highlights and comparisons.

Key Constituencies To Watch In Bihar Assembly Election 2025

Constituency	District	2020 Winner	2025 Key Contest
Raghopur	Vaishali	Tejashwi Yadav (RJD)	TBD
Nalanda	Nalanda	JD(U)	TBD
Patna Sahib	Patna	BJP	TBD
Jehanabad	Jehanabad	RJD	TBD
Sitamarhi	Sitamarhi	BJP	TBD

(Full constituency-wise candidate and result list will be added after official notification.)

How To Check Your Name In The Bihar Voter List

Visit https://eci.gov.in or https://nvsp.in
Click Search in Electoral Roll
Enter your name, EPIC number, or district
Verify polling booth details and download your digital voter slip

You can also contact your local Booth Level Officer (BLO) for any correction or inclusion request under the ongoing SIR process.

Bihar Election 2025 Results: Live Updates

The counting of votes will likely take place within 2–3 days after the final polling phase. Results will be declared constituency-wise and updated in real time here, along with:

Party-wise seat share
Margin of victory
Voter turnout by district
Post-result alliance formations

(This section will go live on counting day with verified ECI data.)

Bihar Political Background

The 2020 assembly election ended with a narrow victory for the NDA, which secured 125 out of 243 seats, while the RJD-led Grand Alliance won 110 seats.
Since then, Bihar has witnessed shifting alliances and leadership changes that make 2025 a high-stakes, unpredictable contest likely to shape national narratives before the 2026 Lok Sabha polls.

Quick Facts

Feature	Details
Total Assembly Seats	243
Term End Date	November 22, 2025
Total Registered Voters	7.42 crore
First Election Year	1952
Major Political Players	NDA, INDIA Bloc, LJP factions, AIMIM, Jan Suraaj Party
Governing Party (as of 2025)	JD(U)–BJP (NDA)

FAQs

When will the Bihar Assembly Election 2025 be held?

The Election Commission of India (ECI) is expected to announce the Bihar Assembly Election 2025 schedule in October. Polling is likely between late October and early November 2025.

How many seats are there in the Bihar Assembly?

The Bihar Legislative Assembly has a total of 243 seats, with elections held every five years.

When does the current Bihar Assembly’s term end?

The current Bihar Assembly’s term ends on November 22, 2025. Elections must be conducted before that date.

Who are the major parties contesting Bihar Election 2025?

The main alliances are the NDA (BJP–JD(U)–HAM–VIP) and the INDIA Bloc (RJD–Congress–Left parties). Other key players include LJP factions and AIMIM.

How can I check my name in the Bihar voter list?

You can verify your name in the Bihar electoral roll by visiting https://nvsp.in or https://eci.gov.in and searching by your name, EPIC number, or district.

How many voters are registered for the Bihar 2025 elections?

As per the latest voter roll revision, over 7.42 crore voters are registered across Bihar’s 38 districts.

When will Bihar election results be declared?

The Bihar Assembly Election 2025 results will be declared a few days after the final phase of polling, expected in November 2025.

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