Bihar Elections 2025: Poll Dates To Be Announced Today; Key Focus On Women Voters And Development Issues

The Bihar Assembly elections 2025 are set to enter a critical phase, with the Election Commission announcing the official schedule today at 4 PM. Sources indicate that polling may take place over one or two phases in November, with results expected by mid-November. Political parties, including the NDA and Mahagathbandhan, have been actively preparing, with discussions on seat-sharing and campaign strategies ongoing. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s government is leveraging welfare initiatives, such as direct cash transfers of ₹10,000 to 21 lakh women under empowerment schemes, highlighting efforts to enhance women’s participation in the elections. Opposition leaders, including Tejashwi Yadav and Rahul Gandhi, have focused on issues like governance, unemployment, and voter rights, while Prashant Kishor is attempting to influence alliances and campaign dynamics. Additionally, Asaduddin Owaisi is exploring a third-front strategy, making the electoral contest multi-dimensional. The caste census data and related reservation policies are expected to be significant discussion points, alongside economic development, social welfare, and women’s empowerment. Analysts note that voter behavior, particularly among women, will play a decisive role in the upcoming polls. With multiple stakeholders and high stakes, Bihar’s 2025 elections are shaping up to be a complex and closely-watched political battle.