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Bihar Election Dates Set for Nov. 6 and 11, Counting on Nov. 14

The Supreme Court now reviews the voter-roll purge that trimmed Bihar’s list by about 68 lakh names.

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AAP in-charge of Bihar Ajesh Yadav (centre) along with state AAP president Rakesh Yadav (right), releases the party's first list of candidates for the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections.
The NDA is looking to repeat its performance from the 2024 Lok Sabha elections when it won 174 of the 243 assembly constituencies, resulting in it winning 30 of the 40 parliamentary constituencies in the state (HT Photo)

Overview

  • The Election Commission scheduled two phases covering 121 seats on November 6 and 122 on November 11, with the Model Code of Conduct in force and nomination windows closing October 17 and 20 for the two phases.
  • Revised electoral rolls list about 7.42–7.43 crore voters, including roughly 14 lakh first‑time voters, after the Special Intensive Revision.
  • The Supreme Court is set to hear final arguments today on petitions challenging the legality of the Special Intensive Revision.
  • The Aam Aadmi Party announced a solo foray, saying it will contest all 243 seats and releasing a first list of 11 candidates.
  • Prashant Kishor said he will contest as Jan Suraaj prepares to publish its candidate list on October 9, while NDA and INDIA partners intensify seat‑sharing talks with smaller allies pressing for larger allocations.