The 2025 Bihar Assembly elections are shaping up to be a major political showdown between the ruling NDA and the opposition INDIA bloc. Scheduled for October or November 2025, the elections will see the deployment of 470 central observers by the Election Commission to ensure free and fair polling.

The NDA, led by the BJP and JD(U), is focusing on consolidating support among the Extremely Backward Classes (EBCs), a significant segment of Bihar’s electorate. Recent cabinet expansions at the Centre are seen as strategic moves to strengthen the party’s appeal among EBCs and other backward communities. 

Internal dynamics within the NDA are closely watched, with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar affirming his commitment to remain with the BJP for life. BJP’s election in-charge for Bihar, Dharmendra Pradhan, recently met Kumar, signaling pre-election coordination.