Bihar Assembly Election 2025: The Election Commission of India has announced the schedule for the much-anticipated Bihar Assembly Election 2025, marking the state’s first election after the special intensive revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls. Voters will cast their ballots in two phases — November 6 and November 11 — with counting set for November 14.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its ally, Janata Dal (United), are aiming for a decisive victory to retain power, while the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Congress, and other Opposition forces are looking to reclaim control of the state.
Key Details of Bihar Assembly Election 2025
Bihar has a total of 243 assembly constituencies, out of which 203 are general seats, 38 are reserved for Scheduled Castes (SC), and 2 are reserved for Scheduled Tribes (ST).
The first phase of voting on November 6 will cover 121 constituencies, while the second phase on November 11 will see polling across 122 constituencies. The votes will be counted on November 14.
A massive electorate of 7.43 crore voters is eligible to vote this time, including 3.92 crore men, 3.5 crore women, and 1,725 transgender voters. Among them, 14 lakh are first-time voters, and around 14,000 voters are above 100 years old.
The state will have 90,712 polling stations, guarded by a deployment of 4.53 lakh polling personnel and 9,600 sector officers. The Election Commission will also appoint 243 general observers and 38 police observers to ensure smooth and fair conduct of the polls.
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To handle the counting process, 28,300 officials will be deployed across the state.
Unique Election Arrangements and Voter Services
In a reflection of Bihar’s diverse geography, the Election Commission announced that officials will reach 197 polling stations by boat, while 250 polling stations will be guarded by horse-mounted patrols to ensure accessibility and security.
For voters needing assistance or information, the EC has set up a helpline at 1950. Voters can dial +91 STD Code 1950 (for example, +91 612 1950 for Patna) to access election-related services.
Voters who need to correct entries in the electoral rolls can do so up to 10 days before candidates file nomination papers.
Additionally, 85 voters have opted for home-voting facilities, a service aimed at ensuring participation of those unable to visit polling stations physically.
