Bihar elections have consistenly seen shifts in caste alignments, power equations, and voting patterns since 2000. File
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A high-stakes political battle in the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 is all set, with voting to be held on November 6 and 11 and the results to be announced on November 14 for all 243 seats. The contest is again between the incumbent National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the opposition Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance), which marks a significant turn in Bihar coalition politics.

Over the past two decades, the State has witnessed dramatic changes in voter behavior, alliance structures, and political loyalty. The Grand Alliance, once a cohesive force under Tejashwi Yadav’s leadership, is struggling with internal rifts with the coalition staring at direct contests on 11 seats among its own partners. RJD and Congress are set to clash on six seats, Congress and CPI on four, and the Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) is challenging the RJD in Chainpur. Meanwhile, the Janata Dal (United) (JD(U)) will stick with the BJP-led NDA.

Published – October 25, 2025 10:54 am IST