New Delhi
With polling for the second and final phase of the Bihar Assembly elections set for November 11, 2025, the state has become the epicenter of a political blitzkrieg.1 Senior leaders from the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the opposition Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance) are holding non-stop rallies in a feverish final push to woo voters across 122 crucial assembly constituencies.2
The ultimate outcome of the two-phase election—which saw voting for the first phase on November 6—will now be decided by voters in the final stretch, covering key regions like Seemanchal, Magadh, Shahabad, and Champaran.3
The NDA Push: Modi-Shah Blitzkrieg vs. ‘Jungle Raj’
The NDA, comprising the BJP and JD(U), has deployed its biggest firepower, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah leading the charge.4
Prime Minister Modi has addressed multiple rallies in districts like Aurangabad, Bhabhua, Saharsa, and Katihar, focusing heavily on development, national security, and the success of central welfare schemes.5 His core strategy revolves around contrasting the “good governance” (Sushasan) of the incumbent government with the alleged “jungle raj” of the RJD-led past.6
Key NDA Messages:
- Development & Governance: Promises of infrastructure (new expressways, airports, metro), and a blueprint for attracting investments to boost Bihar’s economic base.
- Women-Centric Schemes: Highlighting schemes like ‘Lakhpati Didis’ (aiming to make one crore women earn over ₹1 lakh annually) and other welfare packages.
- Job Creation: Pledging two crore new jobs over the next five years through large-scale investment and the establishment of global skilling centers.
Mahagathbandhan’s Counter: A Marathon for ‘Tejashwi’s Promise’
The Mahagathbandhan, spearheaded by Chief Ministerial candidate Tejashwi Yadav (RJD), has maintained a relentless, high-energy campaign, focusing overwhelmingly on the theme of youth aspiration and unemployment.
Tejashwi Yadav has been conducting a series of marathon rallies, sometimes addressing 15-18 public meetings in a single day, cementing his image as the young challenger.7 He has been joined by senior Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi, in areas like Banka, Bhagalpur, and Saharsa.
Key Mahagathbandhan Promises:
- Jobs Law: The alliance’s biggest pledge is to pass a law guaranteeing one government job per household within 20 days of forming the government.
- Financial Aid: Promising ₹2,500 per month to women under the ‘Mai-Behin Maan Yojana’ and 200 units of free electricity per month for every household.
- Social Justice: Vowing to hike reservation quotas for Most Backward Classes and Scheduled Castes.
The Decisive Issues: Jobs vs. Development
The final phase has distilled the contest into a sharp narrative clash.8
| Issue | NDA (BJP/JD(U)) Stance | Mahagathbandhan (RJD/Congress) Stance |
| Employment | Focus on long-term industrial investment and two crore jobs over five years; accuses RJD of failing on this issue historically. | Focus on immediate relief with a guaranteed government job per family within a month of forming the government. |
| Governance | Emphasizes ‘Sushasan’ (Good Governance) under the incumbent CM and warns against a return to the ‘Jungle Raj’ of the RJD era. | Accuses the NDA government of two decades of stagnation, migration, and paper leaks in recruitment exams. |
| Welfare | Highlights existing central schemes (free rations, health insurance) and targeted women’s empowerment programs. | Promises direct financial aid (₹30,000 annually) for women and free electricity. |
As the political heat reaches its zenith, the fate of the next Bihar government hangs in the balance, resting entirely on how voters in the final 122 seats prioritize these core issues. The results for all 243 constituencies will be declared on November 14, 2025.9
