Bihar is ready for the first major political test of 2025. On November 6, voters across 121 Assembly seats in 18 districts will step out to choose who leads the state next. This is the opening round of the two-phase election. The remaining constituencies will go to polls on November 11 closing a dramatic campaign season filled with loud rallies, sharp speeches, and high promises. (Also Read: Bihar Election 2025: Full list of 121 constituencies voting in first phase on November 6)

Both sides know what is at stake. The National Democratic Alliance, led by the BJP and its allies JD(U), LJP, HAM, and RLM, wants to protect its hold on power, much like it did in 2020 when it edged past the Opposition with 125 seats.

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Their rivals, the Mahagathbandhan, built around the RJD, Con

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