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Poll schedule set for Bihar Assembly Elections 2025
The Election Commission of India has announced that Phase 2 of the Bihar Legislative Assembly Elections will take place on November 11, 2025, with counting to be completed on November 14. The constituencies for Phase 2 span from Valmiki Nagar to Bhagalpur.
Why it matters: Political momentum is building, and both national and regional parties are intensifying campaigns. The outcome will have implications for regional governance and possibly national alliances.
Key dates & phases
- The elections will be held in two phases:
- Phase 1: 121 assembly constituencies will vote on 6 November 2025.
- Phase 2: The remaining 122 constituencies will vote on 11 November 2025.
- The counting of votes and announcement of results will take place on 14 November 2025.
- The current Assembly’s term ends on 22 November 2025, so the process is scheduled to complete before that.
More detailed schedule milestones
According to the official announcements:
Phase 1 (121 seats)
- Gazette notification issued: 10 October 2025.
- Last date for filing nominations: 17 October 2025.
- Scrutiny of nominations: 18 October 2025.
- Last date for withdrawal of candidature: 20 October 2025.
- Polling date: 6 November 2025. (As above)
- The process for this phase is noted to conclude by around mid-November.
Phase 2 (122 seats)
- Gazette notification: 13 October 2025.
- Last date for filing nominations: 20 October 2025.
- Scrutiny, withdrawal: following soon after (21 & 23 October respectively) per the schedule.
- Polling date: 11 November 2025.
- Counting date: 14 November 2025.
Other key points
- Total number of assembly seats: 243.
- Total voter count: Over 74 million eligible voters for this election.
- The Election Commission of India (ECI) has mandated model-code and facilities such as “Assured Minimum Facilities” at each polling station (waiting shed, ramp for persons with disabilities, signage etc) for this election.
