The stage is set for the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025, with the Election Commission of India officially announcing the commencement of the electoral process. Voters will head to the polls on November 6 and November 11 to elect representatives for the 243-member Bihar Vidhansabha. The much-anticipated vote counting is scheduled for November 14.
The ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has successfully finalized its seat-sharing agreement. Key partners JDU and BJP will contest 101 seats each, while HAM and RLM will field candidates in six constituencies apiece. Chirag Paswan’s LJP-RV has secured 29 seats for the upcoming polls.
Challenging the NDA is the formidable Mahagathbandhan, comprising RJD, Congress, VIP, and Left parties. They are actively campaigning to unseat the current Nitish Kumar government.
Adding a dynamic element to the electoral landscape is Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj, which has declared its intention to contest all 243 seats independently. This move could significantly impact the traditional political equations.
Furthermore, Asaduddin Owaisi’s AIMIM, a party that previously won five seats, has announced its intention to contest a considerably larger number of constituencies this time. This strategy has raised concerns about potential polarization, particularly in Muslim-majority areas.
The following provides a detailed breakdown of party-wise candidates and their respective constituencies for the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025.