Bihar elections 2025: What are the key development issues driving voter sentiment in the state?

The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced on October 6 that Bihar will vote in two phases—November 6 and November 11—with results declared on November 14. The upcoming elections are set to witness a fierce contest among the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA), the opposition INDIA bloc, and the Prashant Kishor-led Jan Suraaj party. Bihar has witnessed frequent political and alliance shifts in recent years, with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar alternating between the BJP and the RJD alliances. His long tenure has been marked by both development initiatives and political realignments.

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