The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced the schedule for the Bihar Legislative Assembly Election 2025, setting the stage for one of the most crucial political battles of the year. The polls will be conducted in two phases, on November 6 and November 11, while counting of votes will take place on November 14, 2025.

The announcement was made by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, along with Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Dr. Rajiv Kumar, during a press briefing in New Delhi.

Election Schedule and Key Details

  • Total Assembly Constituencies: 243

  • Phase 1 (November 6): Voting will be held in 121 constituencies across southern and central Bihar.

  • Phase 2 (November 11): The remaining 122 constituencies in northern and eastern regions will go to polls.

  • Counting of Votes: November 14

  • Tenure of Current Assembly Ends: November 22, 2025

The Election Commission confirmed that the polling process will ensure maximum security, use of VVPAT-enabled EVMs, and strict monitoring of expenditure and code of conduct. Special attention will be given to maintaining law and order in sensitive districts.

Political Landscape and Major Contenders

The upcoming election is expected to be a high-stakes contest between the two main alliances — the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance).

  • The NDA, led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s Janata Dal (United) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), will seek to retain power.

  • The Mahagathbandhan, comprising Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Congress, and Left parties, aims to make a strong comeback.

Smaller regional parties like HAM (Hindustani Awam Morcha), Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP), and AIMIM may also influence results in several constituencies.

Key Issues Shaping the Election

Several critical issues are expected to dominate the political discourse:

  • Employment and migration: With a large number of youth still seeking jobs outside Bihar, employment generation will remain a top voter concern.

  • Infrastructure and development: Roads, electricity, and rural connectivity will continue to be major campaign points.

  • Law and order: Crime rates and administrative efficiency are expected to play a role in shaping voter perception.

  • Caste and social equations: Traditional caste alignments may continue to influence voter behavior in many regions.

Election Preparations and Security Measures

The Election Commission has assured free, fair, and peaceful elections across all constituencies.
Over 1 lakh polling stations will be set up across Bihar, and the deployment of central paramilitary forces will be increased in sensitive areas.

The Commission will also use live webcasting and GPS-enabled tracking for monitoring election materials and polling personnel movement. Voter awareness campaigns under the SVEEP initiative will aim to increase turnout, especially among women and first-time voters.

Results and Post-Election Timeline

The vote counting on November 14 will decide the political future of Bihar’s leadership for the next five years.
Results are expected to be announced by the evening of the same day, with the formation of the new government likely before the current assembly’s term ends on November 22.