Bihar Election 2025 Dates Announced: Polls on Nov 6 & 11, Results Fast-Tracked to Nov 14

The Election Commission of India has officially announced the schedule for the much-anticipated Bihar Assembly elections 2025. Polling will be conducted in two phases on November 6 and November 11, with vote counting and results declared on November 14. This election will see voters in all 243 assembly constituencies of Bihar casting their ballots.

Key Election Dates and Process

Polling for the first phase will be held on November 6, followed by the second phase on November 11.

Counting of votes and result declaration are scheduled for November 14, ensuring a quick conclusion.

The election will decide the government formation in Bihar ahead of the current assembly’s term expiry on November 22.

Extensive preparations include deployment of over 8.5 lakh officials for a free and fair poll, with voter lists recently purified under a Special Intensive Revision exercise.

Voters will see new facilitation measures such as colour-coded electronic voting machine displays and mobile phone deposit counters at polling stations.

Political Stakes and Contest

The election will primarily pit the incumbent National Democratic Alliance, led by Nitish Kumar’s JD(U) and BJP, against the Mahagathbandhan alliance spearheaded by the Rashtriya Janata Dal.

Emerging players like Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj are also contesting, adding new dynamics to the electoral battle.

This election marks a crucial political moment for Bihar and will attract national attention due to its size and impact.

Sources: Election Commission of India, NDTV, Hindustan Times, Times of India, India Today