The Bihar Assembly Election 2025 is expected to be held between October and November 2025 to elect 243 members of the Bihar Legislative Assembly. The election is crucial as it will decide the next state government before the current term ends on November 22, 2025. All major political parties have begun preparations and alliances have started to take
The key contenders are the NDA alliance (including BJP and JD(U)) led by Nitish Kumar and Samrat Choudhary, and the Mahagathbandhan (INDIA bloc) led by Tejashwi Yadav’s RJD, along with the Congress and Left parties. A new force in this election will be Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Party, contesting all 243 seats.
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Major election issues include governance, employment, caste equations, infrastructure, education, and the ongoing debate around voter list revisions. Opinion polls currently show NDA holding a lead, but the Mahagathbandhan still retains strong support in key regions.
The Election Commission is expected to announce the official dates by September 2025. With voter turnout likely to be high and multiple parties entering the fray, the 2025 Bihar Assembly Election promises to be one of the most competitive and dynamic in recent history.
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Major Issues & Controversies
Electoral Roll Revision: EC initiated a special revision on June 24. Opposition alleges it’s aimed at voter exclusion; Supreme Court questioned its timing but acknowledged underlying logic
Mobile e‑Voting Pilot: Bihar became the first state to allow mobile-based e‑voting in June 2025 for municipal bypolls, achieving 70.2% turnout via app
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What Comes Next
Official dates and the full roster of candidates will be announced by the EC in September–October 2025
Intense pre-poll maneuvers are likely: RJD wooing disgruntled JD(U)/Muslim leaders; BJP projecting Choudhary to phase in caste messaging; Prashant Kishor’s party aiming to reshape narratives
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In Summary
NDA currently leads in polls.
Mahagathbandhan counters with Tejashwi’s momentum.
New entrants are shaking up the equation.
Campaigns will intensify after the EC’s upcoming schedule announcement.
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