The central state of Bihar is running for the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025, which will take place in two phases, with 121 seats on November 6,122 seats on November 11, and the results declared on November 14. These elections will be a litmus test for political stamina at both the state and national levels, with alliances trying to maximize their influence.
NDA Seat Sharing Strategy
While the seat-sharing arrangement for this election has been announced closure for NDA now, arrangements include- Both the BJP and JD(U) are to contest from 101 seats each. The Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) has been allotted 29 seats, while the Rashtriya Lok Morcha and Hindustani Awam Morcha have been given 6 seats each. This would be an arrangement that would allow NDA to strengthen itself in the midst of many different constituencies in Bihar.
Challenges to the Other Side: The INDIA Alliance
The INDIA alliance, consisting of the RJD and Congress, is facing difficulties in its seat-sharing arrangement. The RJD is expected to field candidates in 135-140 seats, while Congress is said to get allocation for 50-52 seats, that too, less than it had initially demanded. The Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) Liberation also seems dissatisfied with the proposed allocation of 20-25 seats. Such disagreements may jeopardize the alliance's internal unity and outreach to voters during elections.
Candidates and Campaign Preparations
The nomination process for the first phase remains active until October 17. With its announcement of 51 candidates, Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party has already begun to demonstrate a formidable presence. NDA and JD(U) are finalizing their lists of candidates, while opposition parties keep negotiating among themselves.
Key Constituencies and Voter-Engagement
The first phase covers 121 seats in districts including Patna, Darbhanga, Madhepura, and Muzaffarpur. The second phase comprises 122 seats in border districts such as Purnea, Darbhanga, and Madhubani. Both alliances are focusing on voter outreach.NDA speaks of development projects and economic welfare programs, while opposition parties cite unemployment, governance, and social justice in their campaigns.
With the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025, an exciting political contest is coming into shape. Strategic seat-sharing, candidate announcements, and focusing on campaigns make way for the ultimate consequences for elections. Who shall lead the state in another term will be scantly looked at in Bihar.