Bihar Election 2025: Dates Announced! Your Full Guide

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Alright folks, the wait is officially over! The Election Commission has rolled out the full schedule for the Bihar Assembly Election 2025, and it’s shaping up to be a political thriller. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar just laid it all out in a press conference, confirming that the entire state will vote in two phases this November. Mark your calendars, because this is one of the biggest political events of the year.

Key Highlights

• ✓ Voting for the Bihar Assembly Election 2025 will be held in two phases on November 6 and November 11.
• ✓ The votes will be counted and results will be announced on November 14.
• ✓ A massive 7.43 crore people are set to vote, including 14 lakh new voters participating for the first time.
• ✓ The election will be a major contest between the ruling NDA, led by CM Nitish Kumar, and the opposition Mahagathbandhan.
• ✓ The schedule was strategically set after the state's biggest festival, Chhath Puja, following requests from political parties.

The stakes are incredibly high as we gear up for a battle across all 243 assembly seats. The current assembly's term is set to end on November 22, so the clock is ticking. With a massive electorate and a dynamic political landscape, everyone's eyes are on Bihar to see how things unfold.

The All-Important Dates: A Two-Phase Showdown

So, here's the breakdown everyone has been waiting for. The Election Commission has decided on a two-phase polling process to ensure everything runs smoothly. The first phase of voting will take place on Wednesday, November 6, followed by the second phase on Monday, November 11. It's a tight schedule, designed to keep the momentum going.

After the voting concludes, we won't have to wait long for the results. The counting of all votes is scheduled for Thursday, November 14. That's the day we'll find out who gets to form the next government in Bihar. The entire process is packed into a little over a week, promising a fast-paced and exciting election season.

💡 What's Interesting: This year, a staggering 7.43 crore voters will decide Bihar's future, and what's really exciting is that 14 lakh of them are first-time voters. Their choices could play a huge role in the final outcome!

Phase 1: The Battle for Central Bihar

The first phase on November 6 is massive, covering 121 assembly seats primarily in Central Bihar. This region is a mix of crucial rural belts and flood-affected areas, making logistics and security a top priority for the Election Commission. The commission has strategically grouped these areas, including some new districts in North Bihar and the Magadh and Shahabad regions, thanks to improved road and bridge connectivity making access easier than ever before.

Here’s a full list of the 121 constituencies going to the polls in the first phase. You’ll see major districts like Madhepura, Darbhanga, Muzaffarpur, Saharsa, Siwan, Arrah, and Buxar are all on this list:

Constituencies Voting on November 6

Alamnagar, Bihariganj, Sahishwar (SC), Madhepura, Sonbarsa (SC), Saharsa, Simri Bakhtiyarpur, Mahishi, Kusheshwar Asthan (SC), Gora Bauram, Benipur, Alinagar, Darbhanga Rural, Darbhanga, Hayaghat, Bahadurpur, Keoti, Jale, Gaighat, Aurai, Minapur, Bochahan (SC), Sakra (SC), Kurhani, Muzaffarpur, Kanti, Baruraj, Paroo, Sahebganj, Baikunthpur, Barauli, Gopalganj, Kuchaikote, Bhore (SC), Hathua, Siwan, Ziradei, Darauli (SC), Raghunathpur, Daraunda, Barharia, Goriakothi, Maharajganj, Ekma, Manjhi, Baniapur, Taraiya, Marhaura, Chapra, Garkha (SC), Amnour, Parsa, Sonepur, Hajipur, Lalganj, Vaishali, Mahua, Raja Pakar (SC), Raghopur, Mahnar, Patepur (SC), Kalyanpur (SC), Warisnagar, Samastipur, Ujiarpur, Morwa, Sarairanjan, Mohiuddinnagar, Bibhutipur, Rosera (SC), Hasanpur, Cheria-Bariarpur, Bachhwara, Teghra, Matihani, Sahebpur Kamal, Begusarai, Bakhri (SC), Alauli (SC), Khagaria, Beldaur, Parbatta, Tarapur, Munger, Jamalpur, Suryagarha, Lakhisarai, Sheikhpura, Barbigha, Asthawan, Biharsharif, Rajgir (SC), Islampur, Hilsa, Nalanda, Harnaut, Mokama, Barh, Bakhtiarpur, Digha, Bankipur, Kumhrar, Patna Sahib, Fatuha, Danapur, Maner, Phulwari (SC), Masaurhi (SC), Paliganj, Bikram, Sandesh, Barhara, Arrah, Agiaon (SC), Tarari, Jagdishpur, Shahpur, Brahampur, Buxar, Dumraon, Rajpur (SC).

Phase 2: The Final Push Across the State

Just five days later, on November 11, the second and final phase will cover the remaining 122 seats. This phase will see voting in diverse regions across Bihar, from Valmiki Nagar and Motihari in the north to Gaya and Jamui in the south. The commission’s two-phase strategy is aimed at ensuring adequate deployment of security forces and efficient management of the entire electoral process.

Here's the complete list of the 122 constituencies that will vote in the second phase, deciding the final outcome of this crucial election:

Constituencies Voting on November 11

Valmiki Nagar, Ramnagar (SC), Narkatiaganj, Bagaha, Lauriya, Nautan, Chanpatia, Bettiah, Sikta, Raxaul, Sugauli, Narkatiya, Harsidhi (SC), Govindganj, Kesaria, Kalyanpur, Pipra, Madhuban, Motihari, Chiraia, Dhaka, Sheohar, Riga, Bathnaha (SC), Parihar, Sursand, Bajpatti, Sitamarhi, Runnisaidpur, Belsand, Harlakhi, Benipatti, Khajauli, Babubarhi, Bisfi, Madhubani, Rajnagar (SC), Jhanjharpur, Phulparas, Laukaha, Nirmali, Pipra, Supaul, Triveniganj (SC), Chhatapur, Narpatganj, Raniganj (SC), Forbesganj, Araria, Jokihat, Sikti, Bahadurganj, Thakurganj, Kishanganj, Kochadhaman, Amour, Baisi, Kasba, Banmankhi (SC), Rupauli, Dhamdaha, Purnia, Katihar, Kadwa, Balrampur, Pranpur, Manihari (ST), Barari, Korha (SC), Bihar, Gopalpur, Pirpainti (SC), Kahalgaon, Bhagalpur, Sultanganj, Nathnagar, Amarpur, Dhoraiya (SC), Banka, Katoria (ST), Belhar, Ramgarh, Mohania (SC), Bhabua, Chainpur, Chenari (SC), Sasaram, Kargahar, Dinara, Nokha, Dehri, Karakat, Arwal, Kurtha, Jehanabad, Ghosi, Makhdumpur (SC), Goh, Obra, Nabinagar, Kutumba (SC), Aurangabad, Rafiganj, Gurua, Sherghati, Imamganj (SC), Barachatti (SC), Bodh Gaya (SC), Gaya Town, Tikari, Belaganj, Atri, Wazirganj, Rajauli (SC), Hisua, Nawada, Gobindpur, Warsaliganj, Sikandra (SC), Jamui, Jhajha, Chakai.

The Political Battlefield: Alliances and Agendas

This election is expected to be a multi-cornered fight, but the main clash is between two major alliances. On one side, we have the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA). This coalition is led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal (United) and includes the BJP, along with smaller but influential partners like the Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM), Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP), and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas). They are campaigning to continue their governance and development work in the state.

Challenging them is the opposition's Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance). This bloc consists of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), the Congress, and the Left parties. Their campaign is focused on key issues like youth employment, social welfare programs, and ensuring caste inclusion. It's a classic battle of incumbency versus a strong opposition push, and both sides are pulling out all the stops.

A Quick Look Back: The 2020 Election Results

To understand what's at stake, it helps to look at the last election in 2020, which was held amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The NDA managed to secure a majority by winning 125 out of the 243 seats. Interestingly, the BJP emerged as the bigger partner in the alliance with 74 seats, while the JD(U) won 43. The HAM and VIP contributed four seats each to the tally.

On the other side, the Mahagathbandhan put up a tough fight, winning 110 seats. The RJD became the single largest party in the state by winning 75 seats, while the Congress secured 19 and the Left parties won a respectable 16 seats. These numbers set the stage for the current political dynamics, with the RJD looking to build on its status as the single largest party and the NDA hoping to maintain its hold on power.

Ensuring a Fair and Safe Election

The Election Commission is leaving no stone unturned to ensure the elections are free, fair, and safe. They've announced a "zero tolerance" policy towards any form of election violence, and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) will be deployed ahead of time. Special attention is being given to sensitive and flood-prone areas to ensure every voter can cast their ballot without fear.

There are also some cool new features being introduced for the first time. Candidates' photos on the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) will be in color and displayed in a larger font. To boost transparency, all polling booths will have live webcasting. Voters will also be required to keep their mobile phones outside the polling centers, a measure to maintain the secrecy and integrity of the vote.

Conclusion

So there you have it—the complete schedule and breakdown for the Bihar Assembly Election 2025. With voting on November 6 and 11 and results on November 14, we are in for an intense political contest. The battle lines are drawn between the ruling NDA and the opposition Mahagathbandhan, with 7.43 crore voters, including a significant number of new ones, ready to decide the state's political direction. It's time to buckle up and watch the drama unfold.