The stage is being set for the Bihar Assembly Election 2025, and the Election Commission of India is speeding up preparations. Sources say the announcement could come as early as the first week of September.
And just like last time, voting is expected to be held in three phases across all 243 assembly seats.
Model Code of Conduct to Be Enforced Soon
Once the election is officially announced, the Model Code of Conduct will automatically come into effect across Bihar. This means all political parties will have to follow strict rules on campaigning and government conduct.
What Happened Last Time?
In 2020, the assembly election was announced on 25 September, with voting held in three stages. That year, elections were delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Here’s how it went down:
- Phase 1: 28 October — 71 seats in 16 districts
- Phase 2: 3 November — 94 seats in 17 districts
- Phase 3: 7 November — 78 seats in 15 districts
- Results: Announced on 10 November
This year, the current Bihar assembly’s term ends on 22 November 2025. So, the announcement may come a few weeks earlier than in 2020 to ensure everything runs on time.
Bihar Assembly Term Timeline
| Election Year | Term End Date | Announcement Date | Result Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 29 November | 25 September | 10 November |
| 2025 | 22 November | Expected: Early Sep | TBD |
Looking Back: Bihar’s 2015 5-Phase Election
In contrast, the 2015 Bihar Assembly Election took place in five phases, from 12 October to 5 November. Here’s a quick breakdown:
- Phase 1: 49 seats in 10 districts
- Phase 2: 32 seats in 6 districts
- Phase 3: 50 seats in 6 districts
- Phase 4: 55 seats in 7 districts
- Phase 5: 57 seats in 9 districts
- Results: Declared on 8 November 2015
The shift from 5 phases in 2015 to 3 in 2020 helped streamline logistics and improve turnout. A similar pattern is likely this year.
What to Expect in 2025?
- Polls likely in October–November
- Announcement in early September
- Voting in 3 phases across all 243 seats
- Result likely by mid-November
Election officials are working with district administrators, police, and state agencies to finalize booths, staff, and security.
FAQs
Q1. When will Bihar Assembly Election 2025 be announced?
Most likely in the first week of September 2025, according to official sources.
Q2. How many phases will the election have?
The election is expected to be held in three phases, similar to 2020.
Q3. How many seats are there in the Bihar Assembly?
There are 243 seats across all districts of Bihar.
Q4. When does the current assembly’s term end?
The term ends on 22 November 2025.
Q5. What is the Model Code of Conduct?
It’s a set of rules that kicks in once elections are announced, guiding political behavior.
