Patna (Bihar): Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Sunday announced that Bihar Assembly elections will be held before November 22, when the current term of the State Assembly expires.
Speaking at a press conference in Patna, Kumar said, “Bihar has 243 assembly constituencies, including 2 reserved for STs and 38 for SCs. The term of the Bihar Legislative Assembly ends on November 22, 2025, and elections will be conducted before that date. For the first time, the Election Commission trained booth-level officers. The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) was launched on June 24, 2025, and completed within the stipulated timeline.”
He congratulated voters on the successful completion of the SIR and urged citizens to actively participate in the upcoming elections. “I appeal to all voters in Bihar to treat this as a festival of democracy, just as you celebrate Chhath, and ensure full participation at the polls,” Kumar added.
Kumar also praised the state’s booth-level officers for their exemplary work in updating the voter list. “The recent voter list cleansing in Bihar was carried out not only efficiently at individual booths but also set a national example. A total of 90,217 booth-level officers contributed, demonstrating dedication and commitment. Just as Vaishali in Bihar once showed the world the path to democracy, your efforts will inspire the entire country,” he said.
The Election Commission officials were on a two-day review visit to Bihar ahead of the elections.
The electoral battle in Bihar is expected to be a direct contest between the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, and the Mahagathbandhan, spearheaded by the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD). Currently, in the 243-member Bihar Assembly, the NDA holds 131 seats — BJP 80, JD(U) 45, HAM(S) 4, and 2 Independents — while the Mahagathbandhan has 111 seats, comprising RJD 77, Congress 19, CPI(ML) 11, CPI(M) 2, and CPI 2.
Political activity across the state has intensified, with parties exchanging charges and ramping up campaigns ahead of the high-stakes election.
