Bihar Elections

Elections are an important part of Bihar's democratic and political system. Through elections, citizens choose their representatives to the Bihar Legislative Assembly and Lok Sabha, while elections are also conducted for other constitutional and local representative institutions.

BiharPolitics.com provides information about Bihar elections, including election history, constituencies, candidates, political parties, voting, results, voter participation and important election developments.

The Election Commission of India is responsible for administering elections to the Bihar Legislative Assembly and Lok Sabha constituencies in the state. The Chief Electoral Officer, Bihar manages election-related administration at the state level.

Types of Elections in Bihar

Bihar participates in several types of elections:

Bihar Legislative Assembly Elections
Lok Sabha Elections
Rajya Sabha Elections
Bihar Legislative Council Elections
Local Body Elections
Panchayat Elections
Municipal Elections
Assembly By-Elections
Parliamentary By-Elections

Bihar Legislative Assembly Elections

The Bihar Legislative Assembly is the directly elected House of the state legislature.

Bihar has 243 Assembly constituencies.

Assembly elections are normally conducted at the end of the Assembly's constitutional term, unless the Assembly is dissolved earlier.

The Assembly election determines the elected representatives of the state's 243 constituencies and plays a central role in the formation of the state government.

2025 Bihar Assembly Election

The most recent general election to the Bihar Legislative Assembly was held in 2025.

The election was conducted in two phases:

Phase 1: 6 November 2025
Phase 2: 11 November 2025
Counting: 14 November 2025

All 243 Assembly constituencies participated in the election.

The Election Commission reported a provisional overall voter turnout of 66.91%, with female turnout at 71.6% and male turnout at 62.8%.

Assembly Constituencies

Bihar has 243 Assembly constituencies distributed across its districts.

Each constituency elects one Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA).

BiharPolitics.com can provide an individual page for every constituency containing:

Constituency Name
Constituency Number
District
Current MLA
Political Party
Previous Election Results
2025 Election Result
Candidates
Vote Share
Voter Turnout
Reserved Status
Election History

Lok Sabha Elections in Bihar

Bihar sends elected representatives to the Lok Sabha, the lower House of India's Parliament.

Lok Sabha elections are conducted by the Election Commission of India as part of India's general parliamentary elections.

BiharPolitics.com can provide information about:

Lok Sabha constituencies
Members of Parliament
Candidates
Election results
Vote share
Voter turnout
Party performance
Constituency history
Previous election results

Bihar Parliamentary Constituencies

Bihar has 40 Lok Sabha constituencies.

These constituencies represent different geographical areas of Bihar in the Lok Sabha.

Each parliamentary constituency elects one Member of Parliament.

Bihar Election History

Bihar has a long electoral history dating back to the first elections held after independence.

The state's electoral politics has seen changes in political parties, alliances, governments, voter participation and representation over different periods.

BiharPolitics.com can maintain election records covering:

Assembly Elections
Lok Sabha Elections
By-Elections
Major Political Transitions
Election Results
Party Performance
Voter Turnout
Constituency Changes

Major Assembly Election Years

1951–52
1957
1962
1967
1969
1972
1977
1980
1985
1990
1995
2000
2005
2010
2015
2020
2025

Election Results

Election results provide constituency-level information about candidates and political parties.

BiharPolitics.com can provide:

Winning Candidate
Political Party
Total Votes
Vote Share
Runner-Up
Runner-Up Votes
Winning Margin
Voter Turnout
Number of Candidates
NOTA Votes, where applicable

For official election results, readers should verify information through the Election Commission of India and Chief Electoral Officer, Bihar.

Political Parties in Bihar Elections

Bihar elections involve national and state-level political parties and candidates.

BiharPolitics.com can maintain individual party profiles covering:

Bharatiya Janata Party
Janata Dal (United)
Rashtriya Janata Dal
Indian National Congress
Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas)
Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular)
CPI(ML) Liberation
Jan Suraaj Party
Communist Party of India
Communist Party of India (Marxist)
Other registered and recognised parties

Party participation and electoral representation can change from one election to another.

Candidates

Election coverage can include information about candidates contesting Assembly and Lok Sabha elections.

Candidate profiles may include:

Name
Age
Political Party
Constituency
Educational Qualification
Profession
Declared Assets
Criminal Cases, where disclosed in official affidavits
Election History
Votes Received
Election Result

Candidate information should be based on official election records and affidavits wherever possible.

Voter Participation

Voter turnout is an important indicator of electoral participation.

The Election Commission reported that the 2025 Bihar Assembly election recorded a provisional overall turnout of 66.91%, the highest recorded in Bihar since 1951 according to its November 2025 press note.

BiharPolitics.com can provide voter turnout information by:

State
District
Assembly Constituency
Polling Station
Gender
Election Year

Women Voters

Election data can also be analysed by gender and other available electoral categories.

The Election Commission reported female voter turnout of 71.6% in the 2025 Bihar Assembly election.

Election Campaigns

Election campaigns are conducted by political parties and candidates before polling.

BiharPolitics.com can cover publicly reported campaign activities such as:

Public Meetings
Rallies
Roadshows
Political Speeches
Manifesto Releases
Press Conferences
Party Meetings
Election Events
Candidate Campaigns

Campaign information should distinguish between statements made by political actors and independently verified facts.

Election Manifestos

Political parties may publish manifestos containing their proposed policies, programmes and commitments.

BiharPolitics.com can provide party-wise manifesto information covering:

Key Promises
Employment
Education
Healthcare
Agriculture
Infrastructure
Women
Youth
Industry
Social Welfare
Governance

Manifesto commitments should be presented as proposals or promises rather than as completed government achievements unless independently verified.

Voting Process

Eligible voters cast their votes at designated polling stations.

The election process includes:

Electoral Roll Preparation
Candidate Nomination
Scrutiny of Nominations
Withdrawal of Candidatures
Election Campaign
Polling
Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) Voting
Voter-Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) Procedures
Counting
Declaration of Results

The Election Commission provides official information and procedures relating to election management.

Electoral Roll

The electoral roll contains the names of eligible registered voters.

Voters can use the Election Commission's voter services to search electoral-roll information and access voter-related services.

By-Elections

By-elections are conducted when a seat becomes vacant before the completion of the normal term.

BiharPolitics.com can provide dedicated coverage of:

Vacant Constituency
Reason for Vacancy
Candidates
Polling Date
Result
Winning Candidate
Vote Share
Winning Margin

Election Commission

The Election Commission of India is an autonomous constitutional authority responsible for administering elections to the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, State Legislative Assemblies and the offices of the President and Vice-President.

The Chief Electoral Officer, Bihar manages election administration at the state level under the election framework.

Election Data

BiharPolitics.com can maintain a structured election database containing:

Election Year
Election Type
Constituency
Candidate
Party
Votes
Vote Percentage
Result
Winner
Runner-Up
Margin
Turnout

This database can help readers compare election results across different years.

Election Timeline

BiharPolitics.com can maintain a chronological timeline of major elections and electoral developments in Bihar.

The timeline can include:

First Elections After Independence
Major Assembly Elections
Lok Sabha Elections
Changes in Government
Major Political Alliances
Important By-Elections
Electoral Reforms
Changes in Constituencies
Recent Election Results

Election News

The election section can provide current and archived election-related news, including:

Election Announcements
Candidate Lists
Party Alliances
Manifestos
Campaign Events
Polling Updates
Voter Turnout
Counting Updates
Election Results
Post-Election Developments

Official Election Information

For authoritative election schedules, electoral rolls, candidate information and official results, readers should refer to the Election Commission of India and Chief Electoral Officer, Bihar.

BiharPolitics.com is an independent information platform and is not affiliated with the Election Commission of India or any political party.

Our Approach to Election Coverage

BiharPolitics.com aims to present election information in a clear, factual and accessible manner.

Election results, official statistics and candidate information should be presented using reliable sources. Political claims and campaign statements should be attributed to the person, party or organisation making them.

The platform does not endorse or oppose any political party or candidate.

Conclusion

Bihar elections are an important part of the state's democratic system. From Assembly constituencies and Lok Sabha seats to voter participation and election results, BiharPolitics.com aims to provide a structured source of information about the state's electoral process and political history.

The election section can serve as a central database for Bihar election news, historical results, constituency information, candidates, political parties and voter-related information.