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Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 to Be Held in Two Phases on November 6 and 11

By Gireesh Vasishta
Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 to Be Held in Two Phases on November 6 and 11

Bihar's electorate stands at a record 7.42 crore voters, including 14 lakh first-time voters, following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls completed in June-August 2025. The ECI has introduced several voter-friendly measures, including webcasting from 100% of polling stations (up from 50% in 2020), color photographs on EVMs for candidates, and mobile phone deposit facilities at booths.

New Delhi, October 6, 2025 – The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday announced the schedule for the 2025 Bihar Legislative Assembly elections, confirming that voting for all 243 constituencies will be held in just two phases on November 6 and November 11, with results to be declared on November 14. This marks the shortest polling duration for Bihar in over two decades, a significant departure from the multi-phase polls typically conducted in the state due to its size and logistical challenges.

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar highlighted the ECI's commitment to efficient and transparent elections, deploying 8.5 lakh officers across the state. The decision to limit the polls to two phases—covering 121 seats in the first phase and 122 in the second—has been praised for minimizing disruptions and enhancing voter turnout, especially post the Chhath Puja festival. The 2020 elections, held amid the COVID-19 pandemic, spanned five phases over nearly three weeks, while the 2015 polls were conducted in five phases as well.Also Read: Sabarimala Gold Missing Case: Kerala High Court Orders SIT Probe

Bihar's electorate stands at a record 7.42 crore voters, including 14 lakh first-time voters, following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls completed in June-August 2025. The ECI has introduced several voter-friendly measures, including webcasting from 100% of polling stations (up from 50% in 2020), color photographs on EVMs for candidates, and mobile phone deposit facilities at booths.YOHO Bubbles Men Ortho slippers | Soft comfortable and stylish flip flop slippers for Men in exciting colors |Lightweight | Anti Skid | Daily Use Chappal

- 243 constituencies across Bihar.

- Phase 1: November 6 (121 seats); Phase 2: November 11 (122 seats). October 10 (Phase 1); October 21 (Phase 2).

- October 17 (Phase 1); October 28 (Phase 2).- October 20 (Phase 1); October 30 (Phase 2).

- 7.42 crore voters (post-SIR; 65 lakh names deleted from draft).

- 100% webcasting; color EVM photos; one general observer per constituency; police observer per district.

This election cycle underscores Bihar's pivotal role in national politics, with the outcome likely to influence the balance of power in the INDIA bloc and NDA alliances ahead of the 2029 Lok Sabha polls..