The Election Commission of India announced that Bihar will vote in two phases on November 6 and 11, with counting of votes set for November 14, 2025. The current Assembly’s term ends on November 22.
Several political parties urged the ECI to conduct the polls immediately after the Chhath festival to maximize voter turnout, while JD(U) and others pushed for single-phase voting, citing improved law and order in the state.
The ECI reviewed security and logistics in Patna to ensure free and fair elections, as both the INDIA and NDA alliances prepare to announce their seat-sharing agreements later this week.