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Patna: Bihar is all set for its 2025 Assembly Elections, and this time several notable changes have been introduced in the voting process. From Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) to E-voting systems, the state is embracing modern election technology. Here are 20 essential facts about Bihar elections that voters and aspirants should know.

Key Bihar Election Facts 2025

1. First Bihar Assembly Election: Bihar held its first assembly elections in 1952. At that time, Jharkhand was part of Bihar, and voting was conducted across 330 constituencies using ballot papers.
2. Assembly Sessions: Typically, Bihar has three assembly sessions in a year – Budget, Monsoon, and Winter.
3. Election Conducting Authority: Bihar’s assembly elections are organized by the Election Commission of India (ECI).
4. E-Voting: Bihar uses E-voting systems in urban local body elections.
5. Candidate Photos on EVMs: For the first time in 2025, candidate color photos will be printed on EVMs, starting with Bihar, as per the Election Commission of India.
6. Photo Space on EVM: On EVMs, three-fourths of the photo space will be dedicated to the candidate’s face.
7. Font and Name Display: Candidate names, including NOTA (None of the Above), will appear in uniform font type and large font size.
8. Mobile Phones at Polling Booths: Voters can carry mobile phones to polling booths but must deposit them before entering the voting area.
9. Maximum Voters per Booth: A maximum of 1,200 voters will be assigned to each polling station.
10. Voter Slip Updates: Voter slips will feature larger fonts, and the polling booth name and address will be in bold.
11. BLO Identification: ID cards for Booth Level Officers (BLOs) have been introduced for better identification.
12. Postal Ballot Counting: Postal ballots will be counted before the last two rounds of EVM counting.
13. Election Observers: 243 observers will be appointed, one for each constituency, acting as the eyes, ears, and nose of the Election Commission.
14. Election Phases: Bihar Assembly elections 2025 will be held in two phases.
15. First Phase Constituencies: Voting in the first phase will take place in 121 constituencies.
16. First Phase Voting Date: The first phase of polling will be conducted on 6th November 2025.
17. Vote Counting Date: Counting of votes for the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 is scheduled for 14th November 2025.
18. NOTA Meaning: NOTA stands for “None of the Above”, allowing voters to reject all candidates if they choose not to vote for any.

This election marks a historic change in Bihar’s voting system, introducing candidate photos on EVMs for greater voter clarity and transparency. Voters are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the new process to ensure smooth and informed voting.

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