Bihar Assembly Election 2025 Date and Schedule LIVE Updates:The Election Commission of India has officially announced the schedule for the much-awaited Bihar Assembly Election 2025. The voting process will be conducted in two phases across the state.
The first phase of polling is set to take place on November 6, while the second phase will be held on November 11. Following the completion of both voting phases, the counting of votes is scheduled for November 14, after which the results will be declared. With 243 assembly constituencies, Bihar is gearing up for a high-stakes electoral contest that will determine the future political landscape of the state. Political parties have already intensified their campaigns, aiming to win the confidence of voters ahead of the crucial polls.
Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 Date and Schedule LIVE Updates
The election commission monday announced the dates for the keenly watched bihar elections. over the 7.4 crore pf electors of the state will cast their votes in two phases. the first phase will take on 6 November and second phase will take on 11 november. The counting of votes will take place on 14 novemer 2025.
The term of the 243 members state assembly ends on 22 November. The political parties had requested the election commission to conduct the election immediately after the chhath festival to ensure greater voter partcipations as a large number of people employed outside return home for chhath festivial.
The announcement of the poll dates followed a press conference by the Election Commission of India, during which officials shared new details and procedures that will be implemented for the highly anticipated state elections.
These include updated electoral processes aimed at ensuring transparency, voter convenience, and the smooth conduct of polling across all 243 constituencies. With Bihar gearing up for a high-stakes electoral battle, political parties have intensified their campaigns to connect with voters and secure a decisive mandate.
Stay tuned for LIVE updates, in-depth coverage of campaign developments, candidate lists, voter turnout, and real-time results as Bihar heads into one of the most crucial elections of 2025.
In preparation for the elections, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, along with Election Commissioners Vivek Joshi and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, held a series of meetings in Patna over the weekend. The discussions focused on reviewing arrangements related to security, logistics, and enforcement preparedness with top state officials to ensure free, fair, and inducement-free elections throughout Bihar.
Following the announcement, several political parties involved in the Bihar polls urged the Election Commission to ensure the conduct of fair, transparent, and impartial elections across the state.
Parties emphasized the need for strict monitoring to prevent any misuse of power or attempts to influence voters.With Bihar gearing up for a high-stakes political contest, major parties have intensified their campaigns, aiming to win the trust and support of voters across the state.
Special facilities for voters
During the press conference, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar announced that all polling booths will be made accessible with ramps and wheelchairs to ensure ease of voting for differently-abled and elderly citizens. He further informed that webcasting will be conducted from every booth to maintain transparency. Additionally, Anganwadi workers will be deployed to assist in verifying the identity of burqa-clad women voters, ensuring a smooth and secure voting process.
