Voting Phases & Turnout
- Phase 1: 6 Nov – polling on 121 seats.
- Phase 2: 11 Nov – polling on remaining 122 seats.
- Counting & Results: 14 Nov 2025.
Voter Turnout
- Total turnout: ~67.13 % – highest in Bihar’s history since 1951.
- Male turnout: ~62.98 %
- Female turnout: ~71.78 % – women outpolled men by a significant margin.
This record turnout was seen as a reflection of strong democratic participation.
Special Intensive Revision (SIR) & BLO Challenges
What was SIR?
The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) was an electoral roll overhaul undertaken by the Election Commission of India (ECI) ahead of the 2025 polls to ensure accurate, up-to-date voter lists, addressing duplicates, deaths, and migration.
Ground Reality and Challenges
- Booth Level Officers (BLOs) were key officials tasked with house-to-house verification under SIR.
- Reporting showed BLOs faced intense work pressure, with duties starting early and extending long hours, often with limited breaks and low pay (~₹3,000/month), making the task physically and mentally taxing.
- Complaints included poor infrastructure at verification booths, slow internet connectivity, and difficulties searching old lists during updates.
- Opposition & civil groups raised concerns that SIR could disenfranchise voters due to documentation hurdles and process complexities.
- Legal challenges were raised in the Supreme Court questioning the SIR’s legality.
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Impact: Though controversial, SIR was credited by officials with cleaner electoral rolls, possibly contributing to high turnout, but it sparked debate about voter inclusion.
Major Political Players & Agendas
National Democratic Alliance (NDA)
- Led by BJP and Janata Dal (United) (JDU) under CM Nitish Kumar.
- Focused on:
- Development and infrastructure.
- Law & order.
- Social welfare continuation.
- Job creation for youth.
- Women’s empowerment & safety.
Mahagathbandhan (MGB)
- Led by Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) with Tejashwi Yadav as CM face.
- Agenda included:
- Pro-poor policies.
- Employment generation.
- Opposing what opposition called “biased processes” like SIR.
Other Parties
- Indian National Congress (INC) and regional outfits like LJP (Ram Vilas) also contested, though with limited success.
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Election Results – Winners & Margins
Overall Outcome
- NDA won a landslide victory with 202 of 243 seats.
- Mahagathbandhan: 35 seats.
- Other parties: BJP & JDU performed strongly; INC and others lagged.
- For the first time, BJP emerged as the single largest party in a Bihar assembly poll.
Source: Election Commission of India website
Couple of MLA Results
- Sonam Rani Sardar (JD(U)) won Triveniganj (SC) with a margin of ~5,683 votes.
- Abhishek Anand (JDU) won Cheria-Bariarpur seat in Begusarai district.
(Detailed constituency-wise data and individual margins are available from the ECI website.)
Government Formation & Portfolios
- Nitish Kumar was sworn in again as Chief Minister for a record tenth term.
- Deputy CMs: Samrat Chaudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha retained their posts.
Cabinet portfolios were allocated among NDA leaders, with key ministries such as Home, Finance, Education and Rural Development going to senior party members, reflecting internal coalition balance.
Reactions from Parties
Ruling Alliance (NDA)
- Declared the results a mandate for stability, development, and continuity.
- Stressed that high turnout showed voters’ trust in their governance.
Opposition Views
- Alleged that SIR aggravated voter exclusion and affected electoral fairness.
- Acknowledged defeat but vowed to regroup and challenge policies.
Journalistic Commentary
Independent journalists on platforms like YouTube highlighted:
- The record female turnout as a key narrative influencing outcomes.
- Discussion on celebrity candidates like Maithili Thakur (BJP) who were in early leads, showing changing candidate profiles.
Other Key Insights
- Close contests: Several seats were won with very narrow margins, some under 100–300 votes, emphasizing local dynamics.
- Post-election discussions included debate on state representation in the Rajya Sabha given NDA’s dominance.
- Local political shifts included emergence of leaders breaking traditional patterns, e.g., Ram Vilas Kamat’s win continuing local momentum.
Summary
| Aspect | Key Point |
|---|---|
| Dates | 6 & 11 Nov 2025; Results 14 Nov |
| Turnout | 67% overall; ~72% women |
| Winner | NDA landslide (202/243) |
| CM | Nitish Kumar (again) |
| SIR | Major pre-poll process; contested |
| BLO Issues | Work pressure, admin challenges |
| Opposition stance | Criticized SIR & rollout |
Story: BlazeBulletin | Political Desk
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