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By Impact News Point | October 31, 2025
As Bihar gears up for the 2025 Assembly Elections, three big questions dominate every political discussion Will migrant workers shape the final vote count? Can the voter-roll revision ensure fair elections? And which way will the seat-sharing tug-of-war between the NDA and the Mahagathbandhan tilt the balance of power?
The battle for Bihar has never been just about numbers; it’s a reflection of people’s pain, pride, and pursuit of progress.
The Migrant Voter Factor: Bihar’s Missing Millions
For decades, migration has been Bihar’s untold story young men and women leaving home for survival, working in cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Surat, while their families remain behind to vote.
This year, migration is no longer just an economic reality it’s a political force. Parties are struggling to reach out to a voter base that’s physically absent from the state. Many of these workers, who form a massive chunk of Bihar’s youth population, are unable to return home during polling days due to work commitments.
Political experts call it the “silent voter crisis” a section that influences Bihar’s economy through remittances but remains invisible in the voting booth.
To counter this, some political parties have started digital outreach campaigns targeting migrant workers on WhatsApp and social media, promising better job opportunities and homegrown employment if voted to power.
However, critics say these promises sound familiar the same pledges that echo every election and fade once the banners come down.
A migrant worker from Bhagalpur told Impact News Point over a phone call, “We build cities across India but our own villages remain the same. Every election, they promise jobs, but we still pack our bags every year.”
The Voter Roll Revision: A Test of Trust and Fairness
As the Election Commission prepares for Bihar’s two-phase polls on November 6 and 11, it has undertaken a “Special Intensive Voter Roll Revision” to clean up the lists and ensure that no voter is left out or counted twice.
The move comes after growing concerns about fake entries, missing names, and manipulation of voter rolls in previous elections. Officials claim this revision is the most transparent and technology-driven effort so far, involving booth-level verification, cross-district data checks, and digital registration for absentee voters.
But the opposition parties are not entirely convinced. They allege that certain regions have seen unexplained deletions and demand an independent audit.
For voters, it’s a question of faith in democracy. In many rural areas, awareness drives are being launched by NGOs to help people check their voter status and ensure their right to vote is not lost in bureaucratic errors.
An election observer in Patna said, “In Bihar, every single vote carries emotional weight. For many, voting is not just a duty it’s an act of hope.”
Seat-Sharing Showdown: When Allies Turn Rivals
As election day nears, the real drama is unfolding behind closed doors the seat-sharing talks.
Both the NDA and the Mahagathbandhan are caught in heated negotiations over who gets what. The BJP and JD(U) are trying to balance old loyalties with new ambitions, while the RJD, Congress, and Left parties are struggling to keep their coalition intact.
Every seat has become a prestige battle. Leaders are racing to claim “winnable constituencies,” while smaller allies are threatening rebellion if sidelined. Political insiders say this election could see new regional alliances emerge, as dissatisfaction brews within both camps.
Social media has turned into a political battlefield memes, slogans, and fiery statements are flying faster than campaign vans.
Analysts believe that seat-sharing politics could either make or break the alliances before a single vote is even cast.
A political strategist told Impact News Point, “In Bihar, alliances are made on stage and broken backstage. This election is as much about negotiation as it is about votes.”
Beyond the noise of rallies and headlines, the Bihar 2025 election is about something deeper trust.
Trust that the migrant worker’s vote counts.
Trust that the voter list is fair.
And trust that political alliances will finally deliver more than promises.
As November approaches, the mood on the ground feels electric. From tea stalls in Patna to paddy fields in Purnea, everyone is talking politics. Bihar stands at a crossroads one path leads to old patterns, the other toward transformation. In the end, it’s not the politicians, but the people of Bihar who will decide which story gets written next.
