ThePrint ThePrintAM: What is the schedule for Bihar Assembly Elections?
Oct 7, 2025
Bihar's upcoming assembly elections are front and center, with discussions about significant voter figure adjustments. The conversation delves into SIR deletions and the complexities of alliance seat negotiations among parties. A likely three-way contest is predicted, highlighting current seat tallies and past vote shares. The impact of Modi's women's welfare scheme is also explored. Finally, the podcast wraps up with an analysis of the BJP and RJD strategies, plus Tejashwi's yatra and Prashant Kishore's intriguing third-front proposal.
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Election Dates And Voter Roll Shift
- Bihar Assembly elections will be held in two phases on 6th and 11th November with counting on 14th November.
- The voter list shows 7.42 crore electors after a controversial revision that removed nearly 50 lakh names.
Voter Count After Controversial SIR
- The Election Commission reported 7.42 crore voters including 14 lakh first-time voters after the special intensive revision (SIR).
- The SIR deleted nearly 50 lakh names, reducing the roll by about 6% from the pre-SIR total.
SIR Sparks Political Row
- The special intensive revision triggered a major political row with the opposition calling it 'vote chori' and the BJP accusing the opposition of enabling infiltrators.
- The exercise became a central pre-election controversy shaping campaign narratives.