Election Schedule Overview
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has released the timetable for the General Elections to the Bihar Legislative Assembly in 2025, along with bye-elections for eight Assembly Constituencies. Polling is scheduled for November 6, 2025 (Thursday) and November 11, 2025 (Tuesday).
Guidelines for Fair Campaigning
To promote an equitable electoral environment, no political party, candidate, organization, or individual is permitted to publish advertisements in print media on the poll day or the day immediately preceding it, unless the content has been pre-certified by the Media Certification and Monitoring Committee (MCMC) at the state or district level.
Restricted Periods in Bihar
The restricted dates for Bihar are as follows:
- Phase-I: November 5 and 6, 2025
- Phase-II: November 10 and 11, 2025
Application Process for Pre-Certification
Those seeking pre-certification for political print advertisements must submit their applications to the relevant MCMC no later than two days before the planned publication date. To support efficient processing, MCMCs at both state and district levels have been established and are actively reviewing applications to provide timely approvals.
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