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Here’s a detailed look at the 2025 Bihar Legislative Assembly election.

? Key Facts & Timeline

The election is for the 243-seat Bihar Legislative Assembly.

Polling will be held in two phases: on 6 November 2025 and 11 November 2025.

Vote counting and results are scheduled for 14 November 2025.

Total registered voters: about 7.42 crore (74.2 million) in the state.

? What’s at Stake & Major Themes

The ruling alliance, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) led by Nitish Kumar and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), faces a hard-fought challenge from the Mahagathbandhan or INDIA bloc, including the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD).

Major issues influencing voters:

Unemployment and youth migration – many young people leave Bihar for work elsewhere.

Electoral roll revision and voter list concerns – a significant number of names removed in the special intensive revision exercise.

Infrastructure and voting access improvements – e.g., reducing the electoral roll per polling station to improve efficiency.

? Process & Voting Details

Phase 1 covers 121 constituencies; Phase 2 covers the remaining 122 constituencies.

Polling hours: 7 AM to 5 PM (voters in queue at 5 PM will still be allowed) for both phases.

The Election Commission has introduced measures like: fewer electors per booth (capped at 1,200), an increased number of polling stations (~90,000) to ease access.

✅ Why This Election Matters

Bihar is politically significant: it sends 40 MPs to the national parliament and is often seen as a bellwether for larger national trends.

Results will influence the strength and legitimacy of alliances ahead of the 2029 national election.

For local governance, the new government will determine policy direction on jobs, migration, agriculture, and social welfare in one of India’s most populous and challenging states.

If you like, I can write a full blog post on this election — covering the main parties, key issues, candidate highlights, and what the likely outcomes could imply for Bihar and India. Would you like me to do that?