Bihar Elections 2025: Election Commission to Announce Poll Dates Today at 4 PM

Bihar Assembly Elections 2025: Political tensions are set to rise once again in Bihar. The Election Commission will announce the dates for the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections on Monday. The Commission has called an important press conference for this purpose at 4 pm. The term of the 243-member state assembly ends on November 22nd, so final preparations for the election process have begun.

Both the ruling and opposition parties in the state are fully in election mode. Each party has begun formulating its own strategy. Meanwhile, all political parties have requested the Election Commission to set the voting dates after the Chhath festival. They say that this festival, celebrated in late October, is the biggest festival for the people of Bihar and during this time a large number of migrant laborers and workers return home. If elections are held during this period, voter participation will naturally increase.

Demand for Single Phase Elections

It is noteworthy that the 2020 Assembly elections were held in three phases under the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic. Voting then took place under strict security protocols and social distancing. However, this time, as the pandemic is not a challenge, several parties have demanded that the Commission conduct the elections in a single phase. This will not only reduce administrative burden but also simplify security arrangements and monitoring. The Commission is expected to announce its final decision on this matter at its press conference today.

Additional paramilitary forces will be deployed in sensitive areas

According to Election Commission officials, the voter list process is nearly complete, and this time, both facilities and security at polling stations will be improved. Special arrangements will be made for women voters and voters with disabilities. Plans are also underway to deploy additional paramilitary forces in sensitive areas.

243 Assembly seats, 122 required for majority

Bihar has a total of 243 assembly seats, and a majority requires 122 seats. Currently, the state's politics is in a direct contest between the NDA and the Grand Alliance. All parties are considering this election more important than in 2020, as issues this time seem to revolve around development, employment, and law and order.

All eyes are now on the press conference scheduled for 4 p.m., where the Election Commission will clarify when and in how many phases the next major festival of democracy in Bihar—the 2025 Assembly elections—will be held.