The Bihar Assembly elections in 2025 are likely to be announced next month, in October. According to sources, the election dates might be declared in the second week of October. These elections could be conducted in two or three phases, with vote counting possible between November 15th and 20th.
Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 Date: The announcement for the Bihar Assembly elections is expected next month (October 2025). Sources indicate that the dates could be revealed in the second week of October. It is being said that voting in Bihar will be organized in two or three phases in November. If sources are to be believed, vote counting is also possible between November 15th and 20th.
Prior to this, a draft voter list has been released after the SIR (Special Information Repository) process, and the publication of the voter list is expected by the end of this month. Following these preparations, it is now certain that the election announcement for Bihar will be made.
Voter List and Election Process
The SIR (Summarization and Identification Re-verification) process for election preparations in Bihar has been completed. Following this, a draft voter list has been issued, and the final voter list will be published by the end of this month. The Election Commission has clarified that the entire assembly election process will be completed before the scheduled deadline of November 22, 2025. The election announcement is expected after Durga Puja and Dussehra, while polling dates may be scheduled after Chhath Puja.
Although the official announcement of the elections is still pending, political parties have already commenced their preparations. The NDA (National Democratic Alliance) has organized conferences to discuss its candidates and strategies in Bihar. Leaders of the INDIA alliance are attempting to win over voters by conducting a 'Voter Rights March' in Bihar. On September 3, 2025, the Union Home Minister met with Bihar BJP leaders in Delhi to finalize the election strategy.
The number of voters in this year's Bihar Assembly elections will be lower. While there were approximately 8 crore voters in the previous election, several lakh names have been removed after the SIR process. According to the Election Commission, duplicate names have been removed, as have the names of those who have passed away. The opposition had raised questions about this process, but the Commission has described it as accurate and transparent.
Potential Phases and Dates
According to sources, the Bihar Assembly elections could be conducted in two or three phases. The final decision on polling will be announced by the Commission at the end of October. Accordingly:
- Phased voting will ensure better election management and security.
- Vote counting is expected to be completed between November 15th and 20th.
- The new government will be formed after the elections, before November 22nd.
The Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 hold significant importance in the country's political landscape. Due to the state's population and voter dynamics, it presents a major challenge for political parties. The inclination of both urban and rural voters could prove decisive in these elections.
