Bihar Assembly Elections 2025: Complete Overview of the Two-Phase Polling
The state of Bihar is gearing up for its Assembly elections scheduled for 2025. All 243 legislative assembly seats will go to polls, marking a critical political contest mainly between the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the opposition Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance). A newer player, Jan Suraj, is also making significant strides as a third key contender in the race.
The tenure of the current Bihar Legislative Assembly ends on November 22, 2025. Following this, a new government will be formed based on the election results.
Election Phases and Schedule
The elections will be conducted in two distinct phases:
Phase 1: November 6, 2025 — Voting for constituencies numbered 1 to 122
Phase 2: November 11, 2025 — Voting for constituencies numbered 123 to 243
The detailed timeline for key election activities is as follows:
Event Phase 1 Deadline Phase 2 Deadline
Last Date for Filing Nominations October 17, 2025 October 20, 2025
Last Date for Withdrawal of Nominations October 20, 2025 October 23, 2025
Polling Date November 6, 2025 November 11, 2025
Vote Counting November 14, 2025 -
Regional Focus of Voting Phases
Phase 1: Includes major urban and semi-urban areas such as Patna, Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga, and Samastipur.
Phase 2: Covers largely rural and semi-urban districts including East and West Champaran, Madhubani, Saharsa, Bhagalpur, Gaya, and Nalanda.
Key Issues and Political Stakes
This election is expected to be a pivotal moment in Bihar's political landscape. Development, employment generation, and social harmony are likely to dominate voter concerns. With intense campaigning underway, all major parties are strategizing to secure their positions in the state's future government.
The results declared on November 14, 2025, will determine the leadership and direction of Bihar for the next five years.