Bihar Election 2025 Result Date: Bihar is witnessing one of its most keenly observed Assembly elections in recent years across 243 constituencies. The results will decide whether Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s JD(U)-BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) retains its hold on power, or if Tejashwi Yadav’s RJD-led INDIA bloc manages to unseat the nine-time chief minister.
1. What are the voting dates in Bihar?
The first phase of voting, held on November 6, covered 121 constituencies across 18 districts. It saw a remarkable 65.08% voter turnout — the highest ever recorded in the state’s Assembly election history. The figure marks a sharp increase from the 57.29% turnout registered in the 2020 polls, signalling a surge of public participation and interest of voters in this election cycle.
The second phase of polling, scheduled for November 11 (Tuesday), will cover the remaining 122 constituencies across 20 districts, including key seats in Gaya, Nawada, Jamui, Bhagalpur and Purnia. Both alliances have intensified their final push, with senior leaders fanning out across the state to consolidate support before the campaign silence begins.
2. When will the exit poll results be released?
The exit poll results are likely to be out once voting for the second phase ends on November 11. The projections are likely to be out after 6.30 pm on Tuesday.
3. When will the Bihar election 2025 results be declared?
The counting of votes in Bihar Election 2025 will start in the morning on November 14 and the results will be declared by the evening.
4. What Bihar CEO said after 1st phase of voting
According to Bihar’s Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), the first phase passed off peacefully, with polling largely incident-free across the voting constituencies. Poll data suggests an 8% rise in voter participation compared to the last election — indicating heightened public engagement in what has become a close political contest.
5. Key details on Bihar Elections 2025
Meanwhile, political strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor, through his newly formed outfit Jan Suraaj, has sought to position himself as an alternative voice in Bihar’s politics. With Jan Suraaj contesting all 243 constituencies, Kishor’s outreach across rural Bihar — built over a two-year padyatra — has been gathering a lot of attention among voters across the state. As his appeal to against migration (Palayan) gains traction, observers say his long-term political presence could challenge the state’s bipolar structure.
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For the ruling NDA, which currently commands 132 MLAs in the outgoing Assembly, comfortably above the 122-mark needed for a majority, the election is a test of continuity and stability under the leadership of incumbent chief minister Nitish Kumar. For the opposition INDIA bloc, led by the RJD, the contest is an opportunity to capitalise on anti-incumbency and youth discontent to script a political turnaround.