By | Arvind Jadhav
🟡 Election Schedule Announced
Patna: As Bihar gears up for the much-awaited Assembly Elections 2025, the political atmosphere across the state is heating up.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced that polling will take place in two phases — November 6 and November 11 — while the counting of votes is scheduled for November 14.
Elections will be held across all 243 constituencies, and the ECI has implemented strict measures for transparency — including 100% webcasting of polling booths and limiting the voter count to 1,200 per station to ensure smooth and fair polling.
🟡 Voter List Revision Sparks Political Controversy
Ahead of the elections, Bihar’s voter list revision has become a major political flashpoint.
The ECI’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) has finalized the roll with 7.42 crore registered voters, while nearly 69 lakh names were deleted due to duplication, relocation, or death records.
However, Opposition parties have accused the ECI of bias, claiming that a large number of voters from marginalized and minority backgrounds have been unfairly removed.
Protests have been held in Patna and New Delhi, demanding that the deletion process be reviewed and made more transparent.
🟡 Alliances and Seat-Sharing Talks Intensify
The pre-poll scene in Bihar is dominated by seat-sharing negotiations among alliances.
Within the Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance), led by RJD, Left parties have demanded 35 seats and urged that Tejashwi Yadav be officially declared as the Chief Ministerial candidate.
Meanwhile, the ruling NDA alliance, comprising the BJP and JD(U), is also in the midst of seat-sharing talks. Chirag Paswan’s Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) has sought around 40 seats, citing its improved vote share in the 2024 general elections.
On the other side, Asaduddin Owaisi’s AIMIM has decided to contest independently after being denied entry into the INDIA bloc, launching solo campaigns in the Seemanchal region.
🟡 Religion and Symbolism in Campaigns
Faith and politics are once again interwoven in Bihar’s election narrative.
Recently, RJD leaders performed ‘Pind Daan’ rituals in Gaya — a symbolic act that has stirred political discussions across the country.
Reports also suggest that Prime Minister Narendra Modi may visit Gaya for similar rituals — a move seen as both spiritual and strategic.
Political analysts believe such acts highlight a broader attempt by parties to blend religion, identity, and politics ahead of polling day.
🟡 Voices from the Ground
Across Bihar’s towns and villages, voters express a diverse range of opinions.
In rural areas, citizens are focused on employment opportunities, agriculture, and basic infrastructure, while urban voters are vocal about inflation, governance, and law and order.
Analysts suggest that the 2025 polls could serve as a decisive turning point for Bihar’s political future — shaping leadership and policies for the next decade.
