Bihar Assembly elections are set to take place before November 22, 2025, as confirmed by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. This announcement follows a two-day review of election preparations in Patna. The current term of the Bihar Legislative Assembly ends on November 22, and the elections are expected to be held in the first week of November, likely after the Chhath Puja festivities conclude on October 28.

Bihar has 243 assembly constituencies, with 38 reserved for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and 2 for Scheduled Tribes (STs). Kumar praised the efforts of over 90,000 Booth Level Officers (BLOs) for their role in the successful completion of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. He stated, "Just as Vaishali showed the world the path to democracy, Bihar’s BLOs have set an example for the entire country in cleansing voter lists."

The CEC urged citizens to view voting as a "festival of democracy" and encouraged them to participate with enthusiasm similar to that shown during Chhath. To improve the voting process, the Election Commission has introduced several new measures. No polling booth will accommodate more than 1,200 voters, and voter ID cards will be issued within 15 days. Additionally, all polling stations will feature 100% webcasting for transparency.

In a significant reform, ballot papers will now include larger serial numbers and coloured photographs of candidates for easier identification. Postal ballots will be counted before the final two rounds of Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) counting to streamline the process. The Election Commission has also launched 17 new initiatives aimed at digitising election processes, including ECI-NET, which will provide quick updates on voter turnout by gender.

Political parties have been actively engaging with the Election Commission, discussing the number of phases for voting. The upcoming elections are anticipated to be a competitive three-way contest, with the ruling BJP-JDU alliance facing off against the Mahagathbandhan led by the RJD and Congress, alongside the new Jan Suraaj Party led by election strategist Prashant Kishor. As the state prepares for this crucial electoral season, political activity is intensifying, with parties ramping up their campaigns.