Bihar Assembly Election 2025: Results to be Declared on November 14
The Bihar Assembly elections for 2025 are being conducted in two phases, with the first phase of voting having taken place on November 6, 2025, and the second phase scheduled for November 11, 2025. The counting of votes and declaration of results are set for November 14, 2025.
Election Schedule and Phases
The Election Commission of India announced that the 243-seat Bihar Assembly elections would be held in two phases. The first phase, covering 121 constituencies, was conducted on November 6, 2025. The second phase, encompassing the remaining 122 constituencies, is scheduled for November 11, 2025. The counting of votes and the announcement of results will occur on November 14, 2025.
Voter Turnout and Participation
In the first phase of polling on November 6, 2025, Bihar recorded a voter turnout of 65.08%, marking the highest in the state’s history. This significant participation reflects the electorate’s engagement and interest in shaping the state’s political future.
Political Context and Significance
The 2025 Bihar Assembly elections are viewed as a critical test for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its allies in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). The outcome will gauge the NDA’s ability to maintain its dominance in Bihar, a state considered a political bellwether due to its substantial representation in Parliament and its influence on national politics.
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, leading the Janata Dal (United) within the NDA, faces challenges from opposition groups, including the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and the Indian National Congress (INC). Additionally, new political entities like Jan Suraaj, founded by Prashant Kishor, are entering the fray, adding complexity to the electoral landscape.
Key Issues and Voter Concerns
Major issues influencing the electorate include unemployment, law and order, and recent revisions to electoral rolls. The removal of nearly 10% of voters from the rolls has sparked controversy, with opposition leaders alleging that the revisions disproportionately affect marginalized communities. The Election Commission attributes these changes to migration and demographic shifts.
Both major alliances have promised substantial job creation initiatives, with pledges of millions of government jobs. However, experts question the economic feasibility of these commitments, given Bihar’s status as one of India’s poorest states.
As the state awaits the results on November 14, 2025, the political landscape remains dynamic, with potential implications for the stability of the NDA and the broader national political scenario.
